More than 3 billion tons of regulated hazardous materials are transported in the United States each year. At present, DOT has two new efforts under way that officials expect will enhance the current approach for discovering undeclared haz-mats entering the US. First, DOT received enhanced authority to discover hidden shipments of haz-mats. The new authority [...] Read Full Story
There is a growing threat that a pandemic influenza outbreak could become reality in the US. Many are wondering what the effects will be on business. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that among working adults, an average of 20% will become ill during an outbreak while school-aged children will be about [...] Read Full Story
The entire design of a UN drum, and all its components (metal thickness, heads, ring, gasket, bolt, nut, plugs), is defined at a performance test. These elements comprise a drum type, or certification, that must meet a specific test standard for classified haz-mat products. Packaging users cannot alter or change any of these components, as [...] Read Full Story