Did you know that most products carried by aerial applicators do not meet the definition of a dangerous good. However, it is important to stress the responsibility of each individual applicator to determine if the product carried in their aircraft is considered a dangerous good.
The Canadian Aerial Applicators Association (CAAA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Solo Training Systems to support members in meeting the latest Transport Canada requirements TDG under Advisory Circular (AC) 700-001.
These new rules apply to all Canadian air operators, requiring each operator to develop and maintain a customized training program that aligns directly with their Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Manual. This shift moves beyond generic training materials to operator-specific programs that reflect each company’s approved procedures and operational environment.
Through this collaboration, the CAAA and Solo Training are working together to provide aerial applicators with customized, compliant, and practical TDG training solutions that efficiently and effectively meet Transport Canada’s new standards.
As part of this partnership, Solo Training is offering CAAA members a $1,000 discount on TDG manuals, helping members stay compliant while reducing costs. This exclusive benefit underscores our shared commitment to supporting Canada’s aerial application industry with the resources and expertise needed to maintain the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.
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To help our members determine the types of materials that are considered dangerous goods, the CAAA has developed a program to show the three criteria applied to products in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations:
These criteria can be found in the CAAA’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Table, which can be accessed in our Members area.
If any of the products you apply are considered a dangerous good, you are required to submit a new Dangerous Goods chapter for your Operations Manual to Transport Canada and provide appropriate Dangerous Goods Training for all employees.