Monitor recent Department of Transportation Hazmat fines, and you will see that there is a significant trend in the notifications of probable violation. Specifically, companies …
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DOT Continues Re-testing US Packagings
For nearly a decade, the Department of Transportation has been re-testing UN packagings at it‘s Test Lab in Tobyhanna, PA. The re-testing process involves taking …
Undeclared HazMat Is Targeted By DOT
More than 3 billion tons of regulated hazardous materials are transported in the United States each year. At present, DOT has two new efforts under …
Drum Components Of UN Packagings Are Not Interchangeable
The entire design of a UN drum, and all its components (metal thickness, heads, ring, gasket, bolt, nut, plugs), is defined at a performance test. …
It‘s A New Year — Have You Checked Your Hazmat Training Status?
DOT requires that all hazmat employees performing regulated functions and/or who directly affect hazardous materials transport receive initial and recurrent training. Initial training must be …
A Guide For Proper HazMat Packing Of Sea Containers
Every day thousands of cargo transport units carrying dangerous goods are carried on ships. These consignments are potentially a major hazard if the dangerous goods …