UN packagings in the US are fabricated and tested to specific levels of performance per the US Code of Federal Regulations — CFR49 178.600. These …
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The Most Valued Steel Drum Resource for UN Compliance
Skolnik’s web site is designed to provide resources that are helpful to all steel drum and hazardous material shippers. The information is being accessed at …
No More Hand-Held’s for CMV Drivers
Last week, the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a final rule in the Federal …
Drum Components and Closure Instructions of UN Packagings Are Not Interchangeable
While steel drums may look alike, once they are United Nations certified for hazardous materials, they are as unique as each manufacturer. The entire design …
A Busy Month for Howard!
In this past month, I have made a number of presentations and appearances that I want to share with our customers and friends. Skolnik recently …
HazMat Fines: More Common, More Expensive!
Fines for non-compliant shipments of dangerous goods are getting larger and more frequent. Only recently, Jones International Groups, Inc. agreed to pay EPA $17,000 for …