Companies continue to be fined by the Coast Guard, FAA, and RSPA for failing to train their hazardous materials employees. New security measures have caused …
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Dangerous Goods Facing Increased Road Tests
Authorities for DOT, Canada and Mexico are checking commercial vehicles and their drivers at inspections sites along major highways. Inspectors are likely to be particularly …
House Measure To Address Dangerous Goods Security
On May 2nd, 2002, the Research and Special Projects Administration (RSPA) of the DOT published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: SECURITY REQUIREMENTS …
Which Is Correct?
Are they ‘Hazardous Materials’ or ‘Dangerous Goods?’ Shippers, consignees and transporters are starting to see the phrase ‘Dangerous Goods’ being used in place of Hazardous …
A Hazardous Materials Riddle That‘s No Joke!
Question: What do paint, resin, adhesive, a car battery, grapefruit peel oil, valeraldehyde, an empty automotive engine, organic peroxide, and fireworks have in common?? Answer: …
Shipping Dangerous Goods Can Be A Dream — Or A Nightmare
Knowing the labyrinth of rules and regulations that govern the process of shipping dangerous goods is not optional knowledge. The laws that govern dangerous goods …