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. …
A Guide For Proper HazMat Packing Of Sea Containers
Every day thousands of cargo transport units carrying dangerous goods are carried on ships. These consignments are potentially a major hazard if the dangerous goods …
Keep Current Closure Instructions For All UN Packagings
Even though you may be purchasing a drum that meets the United Nations criteria for shipping hazardous materials, proper closure of the drum is the …
Public Invited To DOT Meetings About HazMat Inspections
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is inviting interested persons to participate in a series of public meetings that will address new hazardous …
Are You As Good As Your Dog?
Of all the items ever published in this Newsletter, I am repeatedly asked to reprint this passage. I hope you will appreciate the sentiment. “If …
DOT Commits To Clarifying Approval Of Stenciled UN Marking
With all the heated issues emanating from the office of the US DOT, there has been a non-critical technical issue under consideration that could have …