Even though you may be purchasing a drum that meets the United Nations criteria for shipping hazardous materials, the proper closure of the drum is …
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Reduce Transport Risks By Design
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 …
It‘s A New Year, And Time To Check 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 …
Are They Dangerous Goods Or Hazardous Materials?
Taking global harmonization to another level, the hazardous materials community in the US is slowly converting the term ‘hazardous materials’ to the globally understood term …
Snail Mail Poses Federal Rulemaking Delays
In response to delays caused by recent terrorist events, the U. S. Department of Transportation‘s Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) has extended to Feb. …
Dot Proposes Higher Hazardous Materials Penalties!
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta sent to Congress proposed legislation that would strengthen security and safety in the transport of the nation‘s hazardous materials. "We are …