In our October 2007 edition of the SKOLNIKNEWS, we reinforced the need for hazmat shippers to follow a manufacturer‘s closure instructions prior to every shipment. …
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Why All The Talk About Lithium Batteries On Aircraft?
In my June 2007 Newsletter, I wrote about the DOT taking regulatory action to insure the safe transport of lithium batteries aboard aircraft. As a …
Reverse Logistics Requires Compliance To DOT Regulations
Most shippers recognize that when transporting a hazardous material (dangerous goods), there are regulatory requirements affecting the safe transport of the shipment. However, once the …
Markings On UN Packagings Must Be Ligible To Be Compliant
When shipping non-bulk drums that contain hazardous materials, it is the shippers responsibility, and liability, to confirm that the packaging is compliant with 49CFR 178.500 …
UN-symbol Font Still Unclear
For more the 5 years, questions relating to the font requirements of the UN symbol, marked on hazmat packagings, continues to elude shippers. As early …
Incidents Involving Batteries Are Being Addressed By DOT
As an attendee to last month‘s annual Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles Conference (COSTHA) in Scottsdale, AZ, there were presentations focusing on the …