Online Courses

Estimate program length: 1 hour

Contains Module(s): The following modules are just some of the topics and discussions covered in Towing a Trailer Safely. This is a program that is participant-based that will require an examination of the materials covered upon completion. Each module will be followed by a quick quiz and the final exam will follow module five. 80% will be required to pass the final exam and upon successful completion of the course a printable certificate will be available for download.

Please Note: You must reach 100% on each quick quiz to advance to the next module.

Welcome to the Tractor Safety online training workshop offered by the Motor Safety Association (MSA). In this workshop we will review some basic safety information that is important to know when operating a tractor. All tractors have hazards that are specific to each tractor. This is based on the type of tractor you are operating and the conditions you are operating in.

This course will be approximately 2 hours long and will go toward the necessary 16 hours of training that is required to be deemed a competent operator. The goal of this online course is to help educate employees regarding the safe use of a tractor.

Federal and Provincial Governments cooperatively developed the comprehensive legislation labeled the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations (TDG). The Act and Regulations apply to all modes of transport and to all persons involved in the handling, transporting and offering for transport of dangerous goods.

This 2 hour course covers transportation requirements for “road” shipments only. In the course you will learn about legislation and regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods including information on training requirements, responsibilities, classification, documentation and safety marks, exemptions & special cases, industry TDG examples and reporting.

This course has been provided by the Motor Safety Association as a general introductory overview of the TDG legislation as it applies to our industry. Employers are ultimately responsible to ensure you are trained to handle the site-specific dangerous goods shipped, transported or received by your employer.

Estimated program length:  2 to 4 hours

This is a program that is participant based and will require an examination of the materials covered upon completion.

The information provided within this course is a guideline that is meant to inform and educate. The employee’s ability to perform the practices discussed will depend on his/her experience and the site specific training provided by the employer.

Please refer to the Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Regulations and your company’s health and safety manual/materials for additional information.

This course should take approximately 1.5 to 2 hrs to complete and is intended for informational and educational purposes. It is participation based, with section quizzes and a final exam of which 80% will be required to pass. All videos and links to documentation are for informational purposes and are not required to pass this course.