If a package or container is found to be damaged and leaking, the shipper has primary responsibility for ensuring that the hazardous goods inside, are …
A Hazardous Materials Riddle For You
Question: What do paint, resin, adhesive, a car battery, grapefruit peel oil, valeraldehyde, an empty automotive engine, organic peroxide, and fireworks have in common?? Answer: …
Don‘t Get Caught With Your Training Down
Companies continue to be fined by the Coast Guard, FAA, and RSPA for failing to train their hazardous materials employees. New security measures have caused …
Dangerous Goods Facing Increased Road Tests
Authorities for DOT, Canada and Mexico are checking commercial vehicles and their drivers at inspections sites along major highways. Inspectors are likely to be particularly …
House Measure To Address Dangerous Goods Security
On May 2nd, 2002, the Research and Special Projects Administration (RSPA) of the DOT published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: SECURITY REQUIREMENTS …
Which Is Correct?
Are they ‘Hazardous Materials’ or ‘Dangerous Goods?’ Shippers, consignees and transporters are starting to see the phrase ‘Dangerous Goods’ being used in place of Hazardous …