Even though you may be purchasing a drum that meets the United Nations criteria for shipping hazardous materials, the proper closure of the drum is …
BACK-OFF Prevention Addressed in Canada
For many years, during DOT audits, customers are often asked to provide technical information regarding the prevention of the closure plug Back-Off. By definition, Back-Off …
Stainless Steel does not Rust…Wrong!
Stainless steel is a ubiquitous material with a wide variety of applications—from use in medical devices, to automotive parts, to jewelry and cooking utensils. Much …
What to do when the DOT Inspector Arrives at Your Door!
Before an inspection, all companies should establish procedures for dealing with visits by a regulatory inspector. These procedures should address a policy on taking pictures …
Can you Interpret the Marking on the Bottom of your Drum?
Every UN certified drum has a “birthmark” but few shippers know the meaning of these markings. In accordance with UN recommendations, certified markings indicate the …
Carriers Fine Shippers for Undeclared Hazardous Cargo
A quarter of all liner fires reported to the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) relate to mis-declared cargo, particularly hazardous materials. It is an age-old …