This is a common question asked by many companies and transporters that possess raw materials often containing quantities of dangerous goods. In some cases these …
HazMat
Did You Know That According To The DOT…
The transportation of hazardous materials exclusively on private property, to which signs, gates and guard stations prevent public access, is not subject to the Hazardous …
Block And Brace Options Available From VOHMA
The Vessel Operators Hazardous Materials Association (VOHMA) has recently completed a guide to proper loading and securing hazardous material cargos in transport units. Titled the …
Hazardous Materials Training Too Costly To Overlook!
More then 1/3 of the DOT‘s enforcement actions pertain to the failure of employers to provide appropriate hazardous materials training. In most cases, violations are …
4-high Storage Of Steel Drums Approved
In a recent news release, the National Fire Protection Association approved an amendment to NFPA 30 that allows steel drums filled with flammable and combustible …
Beware Of Shipping Even Touch-up Paint Via Air
A Chicago based machinery manufacturer needed to send touch-up paint to a customer to refinish some equipment. They took a one-gallon container of paint, a …