DOT has issued an information paper on the Reported Damages versus Projected True Costs of Hazardous Materials Incidents from 1998 to 2000. During this period, …
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Are Your Employee‘s Subject To Haz-mat Training?
In a letter recently submitted to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), a packaging manufacturer asked if his employees were subject to Hazardous Materials training …
Check Salvage Drum Rated Capacities For Compliance
In accordance with CFR 173.3, a Salvage Drum can be used to overpack a damaged, leaking or non-compliant container. However, according to a recent clarification …
Thank‘s DOT — Glad You Clarified This!
Last month, we erroneously reported that 97% of the DOT inspections were the result of employee complaints, and to this, the DOT (US – Dept. …
Expect More From Our Drums Than Minimum Performance
The debate over appropriate metal thickness for steel drums has turned a corner as a result of our increased concerns about reducing risks and increasing …
Closure Instructions Must Be Current And Followed For Compliance
Closure Instructions for steel drums require that the ‘art’ of closing a steel drum be translated into technical instruction. These instructions are written without any …