Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Alberta Environmental and Dangerous Goods Emergencies

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors

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Description

Provides a 24 hour hotline for all dangerous goods questions and to report dangerous goods transport related incidents.

Service provides:

a 24 hour hotline to provide information to the general public and industries on dangerous goods compliance
an emergency response centre for all Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) incidents

Call centre provides:

technical information - compliance information related to the federal and provincial dangerous goods legislation, federal and international requirements for the shipment of dangerous goods, interpretive information for the on-highway enforcement process, awareness material for inspectors, industry, and the general public
emergency reporting - manages all emergency calls, assesses the severity of dangerous goods incidents, provides assistance to emergency response personnel attending the scene of an incident, and communicates with other regulatory agencies in the event of an emergency or safety-related incident

Eligibility

Application Process

Service Access: Telephone Information Line, To access service:

visit the Transportation of Dangerous Goods website
contact the 24 hour Alberta Environmental and Dangerous Goods Emergencies (EDGE) centre
or visit the Alberta EDGE website

Referral Process: No

Waiting Period: No,

Toll Free: 1-800-272-9600 (24 Hour Alberta Environmental and Dangerous Goods Emergencies Centre)
Telephone: 780-422-9600 (24 Hour Alberta Environmental and Dangerous Goods Emergencies Centre)
Web Site: https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-of-dangerous-goods
Languages: English
Fees: Fee: No

Fee Reduction: No

Membership Fee: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information: View Agency Profile
Last Verified On: January 11, 2024