What Training is Needed to Ship Dangerous Goods by Ocean?
Shipping dangerous goods by ocean can be a risky endeavor. This is why dangerous goods shippers are required to comply with IMDG code. Here’s how. Continue Reading
Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes When Shipping Hazmat
Hazardous materials, due to the risks they pose to health, safety, and property, need to be handled with tremendous caution—especially when they are transported from one place to another. Even the smallest mistake you make can cascade into a serious… Continue Reading
Here Is Why You Should Take Your Required Hazmat Training Online
There are several options when it comes to accomplishing required hazmat training online. It’s is considered by many to be the best option. Here’s why. Continue Reading
Do I Have To Be Current With My IATA Certification?
IATA certification is required for anyone involved in the shipping of dangerous goods by air. Do you have to be current? Read on to find out. Continue Reading
Who Needs Online Hazmat Training For Shipping Lithium Batteries?
Lithium batteries are classified and regulated as a hazardous material. Who needs online hazmat training for shipping them? Read on to find out. Continue Reading
IMDG Training is Critical to Maritime Safety
Thousands of cargo ships transport containers throughout the world. IMDG training is integral for sustaining unnoticed shipping efforts. Continue Reading
How to Make the Most of Your Online HAZMAT Training
Who Needs to Be Trained U.S. and international law requires that employees whose job functions(s) affect the safe transportation of hazardous materials, also known as dangerous goods, receive proper and appropriate training prior to performing that function. In the… Continue Reading
When Do Special Provisions Appear On a Shipper’s Declaration?
Understanding the IATA requirements When it comes to compliance with dangerous goods regulations, a debt of gratitude is owed to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for presenting the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods By… Continue Reading
How Do Dangerous Goods Keep Us Safe and Healthy?
The working definitions of “dangerous goods” and “hazardous materials” are consistent within national and international hazmat transport regulations (including the impressive eloquence of 49 CFR’s legal terminology). To keep it simple, we will refer to IATA’s Subsection 1.0 of their… Continue Reading
Are We Eating HAZMAT?
The Chemistry of Food It seems that the subject of food garners more attention these days than at any time. From healthy eating tips to “foodie” blogs, groups, and tours, to bombardment with horror stories about the perils of processed… Continue Reading