PHMSA has provided a preview of the 2016 North American Emergency Response Guidebook, NAERG. The NAERG is published by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials …
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Final Rule to Strengthen Safe Transportation of Flammable Liquids by Rail
The recent rash of flammable rail accidents has been addressed by DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This past May, U.S. Transportation Secretary …
Return Logistics Proposal Identifies Compliant Packaging
Return Logistics, as proposed in CFR 173.157 will be defined in 171.8 as the process of moving goods from their final destination for the purpose …
What is Secondary Spill Containment?
Since the industrial revolution, businesses, governments and individuals have been shipping just about anything and everything to just about anywhere. Everything must travel, even hazardous …
Unsure About Choosing the Right Drum?
Undeclared hazmat shipments, especially those shipped by air, pose a great public safety risk and can result in costly fines. If you are not sure …
Punctures #1 For In-field Incidents
33% of incidents that occur in transportation are the result of damage that occurs during the process of loading or unloading. Furthermore, most of the …