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 …
Another ‘twist’ On Closure Instructions For Steel Drums
Closure Instructions for steel drums require that the ‘art’ of closing a steel drum be translated into technical instruction. These instructions are written without any …
Flying "Ain‘t What It Used To Be!" (some Personal Thoughts)
Business American-style means heavy domestic travel for many in the hazardous materials arena. And as usual, those left behind often see our air travel as …
RSPA Names Robert Mcguire As New Associate Administrator
Kelly S. Coyner, Research and Special Programs Administrator, announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) A. McGuire as the Associate Administrator for the Office of Hazardous …
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 …