The basis of all regulatory standards is the ability to communicate effective understanding and implementation of the requirements. Nowhere in the world are regulatory inspectors …
Regulators Say ‘No’ To Working With Industry
In a sudden turnaround of the US Department of Transportation, a decade of efforts to work with industry to improve the safe transport of dangerous …
Already Like the Skolnik Web Site? You’re Going to Love Our New One!
The Skolnik web site is, unquestionably, the best industry resource for carbon and stainless steel drum products, detailed resources and technical information. However, this week …
E-Verify Rule for Federal Contractors Becomes Law
Effective September 8th, 2009, the Federal Acquisition Regulation will require that Federal contractors and sub-contractors use the E-Verify system to electronically verify the employment eligibility …
Guidelines Available for HazMat Training
For almost 20 years, DOT has been enforcing the Hazardous Material employee training requirement as specified in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 172.700. While the …
Verify that Closure Instructions are On-Hand and In-Use
By now, most of our Newsletter readers know that for all HazMat packagings, the packaging manufacturer is required by CFR 178.2(c) to deliver Closure Instructions …