As reported in previous Newsletters, the DOT inspectors are making their rounds to insure that packaging manufacturers comply with Performance Oriented Packaging requirements, and that …
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Hazardous Materials Training Too Costly To Overlook!
More then 1/3 of the DOT‘s enforcement actions pertain to the failure of employers to provide appropriate hazardous materials training. In most cases, violations are …
Another ‘twist’ On Closure Instructions For Steel Drums
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 …
RSPA Names Robert Mcguire As New Associate Administrator
Kelly S. Coyner, Research and Special Programs Administrator, announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) A. McGuire as the Associate Administrator for the Office of Hazardous …
Beware Of Shipping Even Touch-up Paint Via Air
A Chicago based machinery manufacturer needed to send touch-up paint to a customer to refinish some equipment. They took a one-gallon container of paint, a …
DOT Regulatory Issues Update
On June 14th, 2000, DOT held a Third Party Testing Seminar in Chicago to field questions about upcoming issues relating to packaging. Summarizing the issues …