Any Reconditioner / Re-manufacturer who produces rebuilt or remanufactured tight head steel drums should know that all tight heads that are produced through RE-BUILDING have …
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DOT Inspectors Expand Their Field Inspections In 2000
The DOT‘s Roy Burton of the Hazardous Materials Enforcement division claims that DOT does not randomly select their inspection locations. About 97% are the result …
Imported Packaging Is Subject To Us-dot Regulation
Heightened enforcement of dangerous goods transport on passenger aircraft, is causing airlines to deny transport for dangerous goods. While some European airlines did ban light …
A Hazardous Materials Riddle For You !! (this Is No Joke!!)
Question: What do paint, resin, adhesive, a car battery, grapefruit peel oil, valeraldehyde, an empty automotive engine, organic peroxide, and fireworks have in common?? Answer: …
When To Use A Salvage Drum
According to the US-DOT (CFR 173.3) and the Recommendations of the United Nations, Salvage Drums are to be used to prevent and temporarily contain damaged, …
Transport Of Batteries Under DOT Watch
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) is aware of incidents where heat generated by batteries or devices that contain batteries have caused smoke and/or …