The transportation and storage of hazardous materials is a tricky business. There are loads of regulations from the UN, the Department of Transportation and others, …
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EPA Announces 2015 Environmental Enforcement Results
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2015 annual enforcement and compliance results highlighted by large cases that reduce pollution, level the playing field …
NEW Safety at Sea requirements effective July 1, 2016
A new publication has been developed that addresses a number of questions raised with respect to a new Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirement …
Choosing the Right Drum: Hazardous Materials
Most materials shipped or stored throughout the world are contained in a steel drum. This includes hazardous materials or dangerous goods. And at Skolnik, we …
Lithium Battery Video and DOT Update
If you are unfamiliar with the dangers of transporting lithium batteries, this video is an outstanding review of the issues at hand: /www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_c6bRPdO_8 On September …
University of Wisconsin Fined for Violating HazMat Regs on Passenger Aircraft
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $70,050 civil penalty against the University of Wisconsin-Madison for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. …