Notice

Dangerous Goods Carried in Toolboxes

Introduction

This Notice pertains to the transport of toolboxes containing dangerous goods, and is of importance to Air Operators, Trades Unions and Associations representing trades people.

Toolboxes that contain dangerous goods items are not permitted to be transported in passenger's carry-on or checked baggage, or cargo.

Regulations governing the transport of Toolboxes containing Dangerous Goods

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) and by reference the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO TI's) regulate the transport by air of toolboxes containing dangerous goods to, from and within Canada.

TDGR Requirements

Any articles or substances contained in the toolbox that are dangerous goods must be removed from the toolbox.

These items must be packaged, marked, labelled, and documented in compliance with the ICAO TI's. They must be handled, offered for transport, and transported by trained individuals, or under the direct supervision of trained individuals in compliance with the provisions of Part 12 - Air of the TDGR.

ICAO TI's

Chapter 6 of Part 7 of the ICAO TI's sets out the Provisions to aid the recognition of undeclared dangerous goods and provides a general description of toolboxes containing dangerous goods:

"tool boxes - may contain explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc."

"Operation Toolbox" poster

Industry and government convened to develop an "Operation Toolbox" poster to raise awareness among Trades people. The poster was designed to highlight examples of items commonly found in toolboxes that cannot be transported by aircraft. These items include:

Aerosol paints and lubricants, alkaline batteries with unprotected terminals, solvent based contact glues, barbecue lighters, tubes of resin, butane cylinders, and soldering paste.

The poster does not include all items that would be considered dangerous goods.

More information can be found on the following website: http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/commerce/DangerousGoods/RegOverview/
PassLugg/Equipment.htm

Additionally, Canadian Aviation Security Regulations provisions prohibit the transport of selected sharp objects by passengers. Please consult the following website: http://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/english/travel_voyage/list.htm

Associations and Unions are requested to distribute this information to all their members.

For additional information please call:

• Ottawa: (613) 990-1060
• Atlantic: (506) 851-7247
• Quebec: (418) 640-2796
• Ontario: (416) 952-0000
• Prairie and Northern: (780) 495-5728
• Pacific: (604) 666-5655
• Airline Inspection: (514) 633-3116

www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/commerce/DangerousGoods