By 2004, all employees pursuing US residency will be subject to new requirements by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The new regulations will …
2003
Skolnik Comments On What’s Ahead In 2003
In the January 2003 edition of HAZARDOUS CARGO BULLETIN, the esteemed British publication dedicated to Dangerous Goods issues, I recently participated in a special survey …
New Global Labeling System To Offer Better Protection
A new global labeling system was recently adopted by UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, and the Globally Harmonized System of …
Postal Service Cargo Restricted On Passenger Aircraft
Having tightened security for passengers and their baggage, the federal government and the airlines turned their attention to items shipped by the US Postal Service …
Are Your Employee‘s Subject To Haz-mat Training?
In a letter recently submitted to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), a packaging manufacturer asked if his employees were subject to Hazardous Materials training …
Check Salvage Drum Rated Capacities For Compliance
In accordance with CFR 173.3, a Salvage Drum can be used to overpack a damaged, leaking or non-compliant container. However, according to a recent clarification …