How Should Farmers Transport 
Pesticides that are 
Classified as Dangerous Goods?
Sometimes you need to use 
a pesticide that is classified 
under the Transportation of 
Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations.
A pesticide may be 
classified as Class 3, flammable liquid,
Class 6.1, toxic substance,
or Class 8, corrosive.
If the pesticide is a dangerous good
you must keep the product 
in its original packing and container 
at all times when you transport.
This means that the pesticide jug 
should be inside the box it was shipped in.
By doing this, you keep 
the pesticide protected properly 
during transport and it will always 
be labeled clearly with the 
transportation of dangerous goods marking.
Between the Retail Store and the Farm or Place of Use.
When you travel with 
dangerous goods pesticides 
between the retail store and 
the farm or place of use
you must keep the weight of the load 
to 3000 kg or less, 
travel a distance of 100 km or less, 
only transport containers that 
hold 450 litres or less.
From the Farm to the Place of Use.
When you travel with 
dangerous goods pesticides
from the farm to the place of use
you must keep the weight of the load
to 1500 kg or less,
travel a distance of 100 km or less,
and use a truck that has farm plates.
Always use a farm plated truck 
to transport pesticides between farms.
This lets the transportation officials 
know that you're using the 
dangerous good for farming purposes.
If you do not have a truck with farm plates 
ask your pesticide retail outlet to deliver the pesticides.
In the Spray Tank
When you travel with 
dangerous goods pesticides in your spray tank
you must put dangerous goods placards 
on the four sides of the equipment
and leave the placards on 
until you have cleaned out the tank.
If your tank holds 6000 litres or less,
and you will be going a 
short distance of 100 km or less,
you don't need to put 
product identification numbers on the placards.
What Can I do to Prepare to Transport Pesticides Safely?
Inspect each container.
Make sure there are no 
broken bags or cartons and no leaking containers.
Make sure that each container has a label.
Secure the containers so 
that they will not break open or spill.
Never transport pesticides 
in the passenger area of the truck
and never let people ride next to the pesticides.
Use a truck with a steel or plastic lined bed.
You can clean them up easily if there is a leak or spill.
Be prepared in case you have a spill.
Carry protective clothing and personal protective equipment,
spill clean up equipment such as a shovel and kitty litter,
and a list of emergency phone numbers.
Remember you must report spills to
the Spills Action Centre
1-800-268-6060 
if the spill may be harmful to humans or the environment.
Think ahead,
be prepared to transport safely.
