You may be aware that hazmat employees involved in transporting hazardous materials by highway/ground in the United States must follow the regulations listed in 49 CFR. You may also be aware that exporting and importing dangerous goods by air and… Continue Reading
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the United States government require anyone involved in shipping hazmat by air transportation to undergo both initial and recurrent training. This training is intended to give hazmat… Continue Reading
According to an almost two-decade-long study, less than one-third of working citizens in the U.S are engaged in the workplace. Employee engagement measures an individual’s enthusiasm and commitment to their job duties as well as the organization itself. These dismally… Continue Reading
All hazmat employees involved in the process of shipping hazardous materials, whether by air, ground, vessel or some combination, must comply with federal and international regulations when working with dangerous goods. Even those who are only indirectly involved with dangerous… Continue Reading
Handling and shipping hazardous materials is not a common daily function to the masses in the transportation industry, but a select group of people are selected to perform these functions. At a minimum, general awareness hazmat training is required by… Continue Reading
If you’re an employer whose employees meet the definition of a hazmat employee, you may already know the importance of proper hazmat training. Not only is stringent training required by law, which is enough of a reason to make sure your… Continue Reading
As of this writing, near the end of May 2018, close to 3,500 hazmat ground transportation incidents have occurred this year. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Office of Hazardous Material Safety, more than… Continue Reading
If your work involves the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials for sea transport, you need to know and abide by certain regulations to guarantee safety. This means shipments to, from, and in transit within the United States of… Continue Reading
Anyone whose job involves the performance of any task regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regulations is required by the US Department of Transportation to undergo hazardous materials shipping training. Likewise, all employers must provide their employees with relevant training applicable… Continue Reading
Lithium batteries are used in many devices, including electronics, car keys, remote control toys, smoke alarms, and even electric cars. Despite being common in items that people often keep close to them, they are considered hazardous materials. Lithium batteries produce… Continue Reading
