ERAPS for Dangerous Goods

Are you meeting the requirements

of the Laws of Canada

Determine if an ERAP is
required for the
consignment

More QUESTIONS!
Determine if YOU require an ERAP
(are you importing or offering for
transport?)
Determine if you will use in-house
resources or emergency response
contractors for response (or a
combination of the two); If the
latter, confirm that the emergency
response contractor has the
capability to respond to the
dangerous goods and means of
containment;
Did you Complete a Written
Potential Accident Assessment
(PAA)

Written P A A
Note: A potential accident assessment considering
the hazards of the dangerous goods, the means of
transport and the geographical area covered by
the plan is done to anticipate the types of
accidents which can be foreseen as representative
of a reasonable worst case scenario by the plan
holder. It should be the very first exercise in
developing an effective plan. The analysis should
consider the dangerous goods and the containers
in which they are transported and present
reasonable accident scenarios of an escalating
nature. It should capture the consequences of the
accident and actions required for each scenario to
mitigate the consequences. This type of analysis
contributes to understanding the types and
quantity of personnel and equipment resources
needed in addition to any logistics issue to
expedite the resources to an accident site. It
should be the driving force for what has to be
contained directly in the plan.

Safety is JOB 1
Note: Site Assessment
A site assessment will be conducted to determine hazards at the incident
site, including:
Slip, trip and fall hazards.
Flammable, corrosive or toxic liquids that may be leaking from vehicles or
other means of containment involved in the accident.
Unstable structure or transport vehicles.
Sources of ignition (e.g. smokers, nearby fires, live overhead power lines,
power tools and equipment, radios, etc).
Moving vehicles.
Site Safety Plan
A detailed site safety plan may be required for larger scale incidents. Prior
to site entry, an escape or rescue plan must be established. Resources of
local emergency services may be used to implement this plan assuming
the level of personal protection is adequate.
Personal Protective Equipment
All on-site activities will be conducted in a manner that minimizes
exposure to any hazards present. Prior to conducting any activity in the
hot or warm zone, appropriate personal protective equipment will be
selected to:
Protect the responder from any skin contact with any spilt explosives.
Ensure respiratory protection is appropriate for other airborne
contaminants that may be present at the accident site;
Decontamination
Arrangements will be made for decontamination of responders and
equipment. This will usually involve brushing off personal protective
equipment and cleaning off response equipment to ensure that residual
explosives are not carried away from the incident scene.

DO NOT FORGET
Generally, the response actions to mitigate an actual or potential
product release would include:
Establishing isolation zones.
Avoiding any sources of ignition such as flames, heat, friction,
electro-static discharges or radio frequency energy.
In case of fire we will withdraw personnel immediately and allow
the fire to burn itself out before proceeding.
Assessing the packages for damage.
Recovering the undamaged packages by manually picking up and
retrieving the packages.
Containing the explosives to damaged packages by taping any
damaged packages.
Confining all spilt explosives, being careful not to walk through any
spilt explosives.
Using a plastic tarp to confine any spilt explosives and protect from
the elements (ie: rain, wind, etc).
Recovering spilt explosives using scoops or spark-proof shovels.
If the product is undamaged and/or uncontaminated, repackage
product in original packaging or in another approved container.
Arranging for the disposal of contaminated or unusable explosives.
Ensuring that a complete account of product has been made and is
verified.
Washing any contaminated area with water.
Assisting in site cleanup. Ensuring that the explosives are safely
transported from the accident site.

Content to the
ERAP
An ERAP
The emergency response assistance plans must address the
following basic elements of emergency response:
Hazard Identification and Analysis
A Potential Accident Analysis must be included in the plan as
per the TDG Regulations, including an analysis of how an
accidental release could occur, potential consequences related
to a release and response actions that can be taken to mitigate
the release or potential release.
Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of key personnel must be
described in the plan, including senior-level management (for
authorizations), technical advisors, team leaders, response
team members, specialized resources that are critical to the
response (e.g. media relations, medical resources).
Resources
The plan must include internal and external resources required
for response, including response contractors, technical advisors
and resources for specialized tasks (e.g. vent and burn).
Third Party Agreements (if applicable)
Third party agreements between the plan holder and the
primary response contractor must be provided. Agreements
between the primary response contractor and the
subcontractors must also be provided describing the product(s)
to which the subcontractors will respond and the resources they
must supply. All copies of the agreements must be signed.

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ACCURATE LISTS
Emergency Response Procedures
The ERAP must include written procedures for critical tasks (e.g.
product transfer, containment). Those procedures may be in a
different document if referred to in the ERAP and provided with the
application.
Contact Lists
The plan must include a contact list for internal and external
resources that are required to support the response. For example,
this would include contact information for response contractors,
suppliers, poison control centres, air or marine charters.
Records
Records must be maintained for training and exercises related to
the plan, equipment maintenance and ERAP activation and must be
available to TDG Inspectors upon request. Documentation of
accident response debriefs is also recommended.
The plan holder must maintain a listing of emergency response
activities related to response to products requiring an ERAP
including a brief description of the remedial actions taken.
Plan Activation
The ERAP must specify the steps necessary for its activation in an
emergency. It must include procedures to notify key response
personnel.
Response Actions
The plan must describe the response actions that can be
implemented to support a response (e.g. containment,
confinement, transfer, neutralization)

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Please
Situation Assessment
A situation assessment is required to help responders define
critical objectives and priorities for response. The situation
assessment must be re-evaluated continuously and must
address the following:
The specific nature of the emergency (e.g. product, releases or
potential for release, fire;
Modifying conditions (e.g. weather, location, topography);
Potential threats to life, property and the environment;
Appropriate protective and corrective strategies;
Re-evaluation of the situation on a continuous basis;

Resource Mobilization
The plan must address mobilization of response resources,
including identification of persons with the authority to
mobilize resources. Mobilization options must be appropriate
for the geographical area of coverage and mode of transport
(e.g. consider air and marine transport as appropriate).
Damage Assessment
The ERAP must address the assessment of damage to the
means of containment to determine the best course of action
(i.e. product transfer, depressurization, etc.). Resources with
expertise in damage assessment must be identified in the
plan. The plan should also identify the criteria or
methodology used to conduct a damage assessment.

Documented
training on the
ERAP
Training and Exercises
Response personnel identified in the ERAP
must be trained on critical aspects of the
response plan (e.g. product transfers, air
monitoring, containment options, Incident
command system, etc.). A training matrix
must be included in the plan.
Equipment availability and Maintenance
The plan holder or contractor must identify
how the response equipment identified in the
ERAP is adequate; available from a geographic
perspective, can be used in a timely manner
and serves its purpose. The response
equipment must also be inspected and
maintained in a state of readiness. Inspection
and maintenance records must be retained
and made available to a TDG inspector upon
request.

Some RESOURCE
help
Emergency Response Contractors
Canadian Emergency Response
Contractors' Alliance (CERCA):
http://www.cerca-aceiu.ca/
For LPG only
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Emergency
Response Corporation (LPGERC):
http://www.lpgerc.ca
Association Qubcoise du propane (AQP):
http://propanequebec.com/nous-joindre/
For Class 7 only
Class 7 specialists
Energy Solutions Canada
www.energysolutions.com
Stuart Hunt and Associates
http://www.stuarthunt.com/contact

Did you file with

the government
Prepare the ERAP application by filling out form
16-0075E
Submit the application to the Chief,
Enforcement and Response Operations. You
must include a copy of the ERAP, the Potential
Accident Assessment and signed agreements
with third party response contractors (including
mutual aid agreements if the mutual aid is an
integral part of your response capability).
Once completed, the application and supporting
information must be forwarded to the following
location (electronic format is preferred):
ERAPapplications@tc.gc.ca
Chief, Enforcement and Response Operations
Transport Canada
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Place de Ville, Tower C, 9th Floor (ASDB)
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5