Under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, who must you report spills that may harm humans or the environment to?

Under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, reporting spills that may harm humans or the environment is a critical step in ensuring safety and environmental protection. The correct answer is to report to the Ontario Provincial Police, as they are typically responsible for managing emergencies involving dangerous goods within the province.

The role of the police includes coordinating the response to hazardous materials incidents, ensuring public safety, and preventing further harm. They also serve as a point of contact for notifications that might further engage other emergency services and relevant regulatory bodies.

The other choices, while they play important roles in various safety and environmental contexts, do not specifically have the mandate for immediate spill reporting in the way that the Ontario Provincial Police do in this context. For example, the local fire department may respond to hazardous situations, but the initial reporting obligation lies primarily with law enforcement when it comes to spills under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.