{"product_id":"electronic-shipping-document-placards-or-decals","title":"Electronic Shipping Document Placards or Decals","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mrgn-tp-md\" id=\"why\"\u003eWhy use electronic shipping documents?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTransportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecurrently requires a physical paper shipping document to accompany most dangerous goods while they are in transport. Shipping documents include information on the dangerous goods being transported and give first responders the information they need to respond to incidents when they occur. Unfortunately, paper documents can be lost or destroyed, which can cause delays in emergency response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronic shipping documents present several potential benefits, as they can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasier to read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimpler to update\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equicker to share with emergency responders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintegrated with other digital business processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore flexible and able to give Canadian businesses a competitive edge, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealigned with international regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/dangerous-goods\/electronic-shipping-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/dangerous-goods\/electronic-shipping-documents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mrgn-tp-md\" id=\"electronic-shipping-documents\"\u003eAre you interested in using electronic shipping documents?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarriers interested in using electronic shipping documents instead of paper to transport dangerous goods must apply for an equivalency certificate. Find out\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"02db3ea9-1ad3-4c46-a76b-aad6e65d0652\" href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/dangerous-goods\/application-equivalency-temporary-certificate\" title=\"Application for an Equivalency or Temporary Certificate\"\u003ehow to apply\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you meet the requirements, you will be granted permission to use electronic shipping documents for a two (2)-year period. Some of the requirements are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyour company must have an existing electronic system in place. You will need to provide a demonstration of your system through a virtual meeting prior to issuance of equivalency certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einternet or cell connectivity are required at loading and unloading sites to update the electronic shipping document as dangerous goods are added or removed from the means of transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe electronic shipping document must be provided immediately upon request and must be communicated using two or more methods of information exchange, such as an electronic device, a single telephone call, a single electronic transmission (email), website or a web portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroad vehicles must display a sign advising that electronic shipping documents are in use. The sign must include the unit number, the emergency telephone number and the equivalency certificate number. The sign (34 cm X 47 cm) must be displayed on the right side, left side and rear of the truck, for example:\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrgn-bttm-lg align-center wxt-media-embedded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-05\/electronic-shipping-doc-sign.png\" width=\"367\" height=\"456\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"Image of the electronic shipping document sign:  a big lower case “e” letter, and the Wi-fi symbol – including unit number, phone number and equivalency certificate number. The “e” symbol must be 25 cm X 25 cm, while the text must be 5 cm high\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions on how to access electronic shipping documents must be available inside the road or railway vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompanies are responsible for ordering and purchasing signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information provided above is not a comprehensive list of requirements. For further details on requirements for using electronic shipping documents, please send an email to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:tdgapprovals@tc.gc.ca\"\u003etdgapprovals@tc.gc.ca\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TrimFX Sign \u0026 Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52634470711595,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/3503\/0059\/files\/electronic-shipping-doc-sign.png?v=1773071685","url":"https:\/\/trimfx.ca\/products\/electronic-shipping-document-placards-or-decals","provider":"TrimFX Sign \u0026 Design - Grande Prairie Sign \u0026 Design Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}