The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently conducted an unannounced hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) inspection blitz across Canada and the U.S., revealing significant compliance challenges. …
Department of Transporation and the United Nations
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Renewal of “M” Numbers
At the recent Reusable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA) Technical Meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, an update was provided to RIPA members on recent changes: Beginning in …
PHMSA SEEKING COMMENTS
PHMSA and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are jointly seeking comments on issues concerning requirements in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations for the …
Do Your Employees Need Hazmat Training?
The U.S. Department of Transportation requires every hazmat employer to provide one or several types of training to hazmat employees that perform hazmat transportation functions. …
Steel Drums Reign
Usage of steel drums continues to defy contenders as being the most reliable packaging for the shipment of dangerous goods. However, while the popularity is …
Avoid Invalidation of UN Certification
UN packagings are fabricated and tested to specific levels of performance. These tests allow a manufacturer to mark the packaging with the appropriate testing criteria …