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 …
HazMat
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 …
The Science Of Closure Instructions
What was once a common-sense 55 gallon steel drum art has now become a scientific process that is very difficult to define and repeat. Closure …
Battery Safety Under Scrutiny By DOT And FAA
According to a new safety advisory released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) passengers flying with cell phones, …