Lithium batteries power a wide range of items that we use on a daily basis – from smartphones to computers, watches, toys, power tools, medical devices, and electric vehicles. Due to their high energy density, lithium batteries can store an… Continue Reading
Each day hundreds of thousands of hazmat shipments take place throughout the length and breadth of this country as well as internationally. The risks and challenges involved in transporting hazardous materials, whether they are transported by ground, air, or vessel,… Continue Reading
One of the recent controversial topics in the hazmat and dangerous goods industry is the IATA’s/ICAO introduction of competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) as part of the regulations for the shipping of dangerous goods by air. CBTA for DGR is… Continue Reading
Online hazmat training will have a new face in 2023 with the much-awaited launch of Hazmat University’s Dynamic Learning Environment. From the 1st of January, 2023, hazmat employees, freight forwarders, shipping agents, and anyone else who will handle, ship, or… Continue Reading
Working with dangerous goods in any capacity requires a thorough understanding of the dangerous goods regulations that govern this industry. It is important for hazmat professionals to stay up-to-date on these regulations and any changes or amendments, as noncompliance can… Continue Reading
Learning a new transport regulation is tough. Even if you are familiar with other modes, learning the intricacies of a new one is difficult. In our courses, we spend a good deal of time going over a basic shipping descriptions… Continue Reading
When it comes to transporting hazardous materials, choosing the right packaging is extremely important. If you choose the wrong packaging, it can lead to a hazmat incident, which can put the safety and well-being of people at risk and harm… Continue Reading
If you are someone who is involved in the transportation of hazardous materials, it is necessary for you to be aware of the technical and non-technical terms that are used in hazardous materials regulations, otherwise known as hazmat definitions, so… Continue Reading
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced a number of important changes and amendments in its 64th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual. Mandatory compliance with this new edition starts on the 1st of January, 2023.… Continue Reading
Spring is the season of new beginnings. It is the time to declutter, trim, and get rid of what you might no longer need. For those in the hazmat shipping industry, it is the right time to replace old and… Continue Reading
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