A recent inquiry to the DOT asked about the proper closure for transport of “empty” UN standard packagings (ie: steel drums, IBC‘s), which contain a …
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Non-compliance Of DOT Training On The Rise
Monitor recent Department of Transportation Hazmat fines, and you will see that there is a significant trend in the notifications of probable violation. Specifically, companies …
Skolnik‘s Staff Up On Regulatory Where-Abouts
When researching or buying containers for dangerous goods, knowing the regulatory links that define an ultimate packaging type can be difficult even for veteran CFR …
What Is The Allowable Gross Weight Of A Salvage Drum?
In accordance with CFR 173.3, the rated capacity of a Salvage Drum, in kilograms, is the maximum gross weight that the drum can weigh after …
Can Salvage Drums Be Reused Or Reconditioned?
As a package regulated by the US-DOT, Salvage Drums that are reconditioned must be in accordance with CFR 173.28. More specifically, in order to be …
DOT Continues Re-testing US Packagings
For nearly a decade, the Department of Transportation has been re-testing UN packagings at it‘s Test Lab in Tobyhanna, PA. The re-testing process involves taking …