The Reusable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA) brings together packaging manufacturers and reconditioners that believe in, and sell, reusable packaging. Active with domestic and international regulatory …
HazMat
Fusible Closures Approved For Hazardous Warehouse Storage
Storage of steel drums containing hazardous materials just got a boost…a one row boost! Recent testing conducted by Factory Mutual Global concluded that using fusible …
Salvage Drums Are Not All Created Equal
Effective since 1997, and adopted by all international regulatory agencies governing the transport of dangerous goods, the "T" drum is a Salvage Drum that has …
US Postal Service Looking Out For Hazardous Materials
While the US Postal Service does permit shipment of certain hazardous materials in a limited way, it is best not to ship ANY chemical samples …
Airlines Target Carry-ons And Checked Baggage For Hazmat
As to carrying chemical samples onto an airplane, either in carry-on or checked baggage we say FORGET IT. Typically, they‘re not packaged well enough, and …
Person-to-person Transport Of Hazmat Samples Need To Comply
Using your personal vehicle for hazardous materials that aren‘t for your personal use, but rather for sale to customers, is not a good idea. Salesmen …