Three months ago, DOT began training their in-field inspectors in the matter of security training. The latest regulation requires that companies dealing with hazardous materials comply with security training per CFR 172.704 security. Already DOT is finding preparedness to be weak. Under CFR 172.704(a)(1), "each hazmat employee shall be provided general awareness/familiarization training designed to [...] Read Full Story
During these initial stages of Security Plan Inspections, the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council warns that "any plan is better then no plan." If you have no plan, you are going to be considered in violation of the requirement without further deliberation. If you have a plan, the opinion of the inspector may be somewhat subjective [...] Read Full Story
Only 2 years ago, American companies manufacturing products of steel were subjected to one of the largest trade tariffs ever placed on steel. And only 5 months ago, we were celebrating the repeal of those tariffs. However, without any warning, in December 2003, steel prices began to soar and availability became scarce. Within one week, [...] Read Full Story