For the past several years, we have been made more aware than ever of the hazards associated with lithium batteries. For this reason, there have been long-standing requirements in the dangerous goods regulations that lithium cells and batteries being transported… Continue Reading
Lithium batteries transported as cargo and carried by passengers in luggage remain a safety focus for airlines and government entities responsible for enforcing the dangerous goods regulations. This is why IATA on an annual basis releases the Lithium Battery Guidance… Continue Reading
December is finally here, and while we are having difficulty staying focused due to the upcoming holidays, IATA (International Air Transport Association) has released a brand-new addendum for the 61st Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) to kick… Continue Reading
This Thanksgiving, Americans at home and in other parts of the world will gather together over dinner and do exactly what the holiday’s name implies. With family, friends, and loved ones beside them, they will give thanks for everything… Continue Reading
If you are an airline that offers and or transports hazardous materials as cargo on passenger and or cargo-only aircraft, you are probably all too familiar with the term COMAT. However, not everyone in the transportation world is aware… Continue Reading
Schooling, both primary and collegiate, is supposed to give people the knowledge, training, and skills they need to succeed in a work environment. By the end, though, all the knowledge you acquire should give you a major advantage in your… Continue Reading
Complying with hazmat packaging regulations is essential. Well, complying with any kind of hazmat regulations is essential, but this specific set is particularly important because it’s so close to the end of the compliance process. Imagine running a marathon and… Continue Reading
Airbags, fire extinguishers, fuels—they all conjure images of what are colloquially referred to as “hazardous materials.” E-cigarettes and vaporizers, while seen as innocuous and ever-present accessories in our modern world, have a connotation as harmless and safe ways to… Continue Reading
Hazmat compliance must be a top priority in a hazmat shipper’s world. Historically, many organizations have viewed compliance as a cost of doing business and important primarily for safety and to avoid the delays and civil penalties of non-compliance.… Continue Reading
It is that time of the year again. IATA has released a list of “significant changes and amendments” to the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), which will now see its 61st edition. Hazmat employees involved in the transport of dangerous… Continue Reading
