Even though you may be purchasing a drum that meets the United Nations criteria for shipping hazardous materials, proper closure of the drum is the …
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Public Invited To DOT Meetings About HazMat Inspections
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is inviting interested persons to participate in a series of public meetings that will address new hazardous …
Hazardous Material Spills Do Not Always Result In Penalties
While all persons offering hazardous materials for transportation are responsible for compliance with the HMR, each person is responsible only for the specific regulated functions …
Fashion Magazine Authorized To Include Perfume Sample Inserts
Have you ever opened a fashion magazine and found a sealed insert containing a perfume sample? Knowing that the contents of perfume, in sufficient quantities, …
Skolnik Products Exceed Industry Standards
Recently, I spoke to a customer about some of the specialized uses for our Carbon and Stainless Steel Drums. He was surprised to hear that …
DOT Enforcement Actions Grow Under PHMSA
Companies continue to be fined by PHMSA for failing to train their hazardous materials employees. In August 2005, fines to 26 companies totaled $146,761.00, many …