Nearly all the drum types manufactured by SKOLNIK are tested and certified to the UN Recommendations and the US-DOT regulations (CFR49) for transport of hazardous materials. For manufacturer‘s within the United States, self-certification of the drum types is allowed, but annual retesting and re-certification is also required. When buying a UN specification drum, the entire [...] Read Full Story
In recent Newsletters, I have addressed some concerns regarding lithium batteries aboard passenger aircraft. Responding quickly to these incidents, DOT has issued a new safety rule effective January 1st, 2008, in which passengers will no longer be able to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage. The new regulation, designed to reduce the risk of [...] Read Full Story
We all know that consumerism in the US is epic, but are you aware of the lifecycle of the ‘stuff’ that we buy? During this past Holiday, my daughter Caroline, introduced me to The Story of Stuff. It’s a 20-minute video that, in a very clever format, offers an explanation of the global impact of [...] Read Full Story