On 11 August 1999, the DOT is hosting a public focus group meeting to discuss the issues concerning the effectiveness of their programs. This, the …
Department of Transporation and the United Nations
DOT/UN
Is It A Salvage Drum Or An Overpack?
Many Skolnik customers call in search of Salvage Drums or Overpacks, and thanks to our sales staff awareness, we are able to discern exactly which …
Don‘t Overlook Haz-mat Training
More than one-third of the DOT‘s Research and Special Programs Administration enforcement actions pertain to violations of the hazardous materials transportation regulations involving the failure …
Closure Instructions Are Not Created Equal!
In previous Skolnik Newsletters, we have mentioned the need for drum users to follow the "Skolnik-Specific" Closure Instructions when closing a drum manufactured by Skolnik. …
"Our Kinda Drum"
In a recent editorial profile in Hazardous Cargo Bulletin, I was interviewed about many facets of the future with regard to steel drums, dangerous goods …
Dot To Regulate Loading, Unloading And Storage Of Hazardous Materials
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) of the DOT has introduced proposed rulemaking (HM–223) that address the applicability of hazardous material regulations to loading, …