Many businesses are surprised to find out that commonly shipped products are often classified as “hazardous” under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Regulations. …
Department of Transporation and the United Nations
DOT/UN
Fines for In-Transit Leakage are Costly!
Being a shipper brings packaging liability issues that can be costly if that package leaks while in transportation. At a recent conference of the Council …
Closure Instruction Video’s for Closed and Open Head Drums
Because you are purchasing a drum that meets the United Nations criteria for shipping hazardous materials, the proper closure of the drum is the final …
1A2 UN Certified Drums
If you are familiar with UN markings and what they mean then the title of this post was easy to decipher if, however, you read …
Bill of Rights for DOT Packaging Inspections
Jerry Cox, legal counsel for the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council (DGAC), prepared a general overview of legal rights involving inspections for compliance with packaging-related regulations. …
Deciphering the Drum Marking Code
A customer recently asked us about all the “letters and numbers” that appear on the side and bottom of our drums. While he was aware …