As a child, you probably heard your mother telling you not to buy a food can that was dented. She was right! In order to …
Safety
Incidents Involving Batteries Are Being Addressed By DOT
As an attendee to last month‘s annual Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles Conference (COSTHA) in Scottsdale, AZ, there were presentations focusing on the …
Battery Safety Under Scrutiny By DOT And FAA
According to a new safety advisory released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) passengers flying with cell phones, …
Don‘t Ship A Drum If The Closure Is Not Complete!
Closure Instructions that are specific for each manufacturer must accompany containers that are DOT certified. These instructions indicate the process that a filler must follow …
Shipment Of Undeclared Hazmats Is Dangerous And Costly
Customers frequently call and ask us to mail them small quantities of touch-up paint. Knowing that most paints contain some quantity of solvent, mailing such …
Gaskets Need To Be Inspected Prior To Closure
One of the most critical components for proper drum closure is the gasket. Differing gasket styles, materials and profiles affect drum integrity and performance. Drum …