Some say that accidents cannot be avoided, but Dr. Pamela Jenkins, a professor at the Center for Hazards Assessment, Response & Technology at the University …
Salvage Drum
2013 Dangerous Goods Advisory Council Conference in New Orleans
The Dangerous Goods Advisory Council (DGAC) Conference took place last week at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans. Monday morning kick started the event with …
What is a T Rated drum?
and why is it important? According to the Code of Federal Regulations 173.3 ( c) (7), “a salvage packaging marked ‘T’ in accordance with applicable …
A Bright Spot from the Black Oil
As I write this, we’ve just crossed the 100 day mark of the BP oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. For almost as many …
Wikipedia Offers An Edited Definition Of A Salvage Drum
Proving to be a definitive source for just about anything, Wikipedia now contains a publicly edited definition of a Salvage Drum. It’s well worded and …
Salvage Drum Definition Clarified by DOT
Per CFR 173.3(c), Salvage Drums have long been used as overpacks for the efficient and effective transport of damaged, defective or leaking containers, irrespective of …