In dangerous goods training classes, we sometimes like to ask the class why they think some dangerous goods are restricted to “cargo aircraft only.” The usual reply is, “Because there are people on the plane!” After we remind them that… Continue Reading
Throughout our blogs, we have touched on many aspects of the hazmat transportation process. Topics have ranged from packaging to marks and labels to classification, among many others. Our goal with every post is to be informative. However, no… Continue Reading
Recently, we have written on the importance of preparing packages and filling out the shipping papers – declaration. However, hazmat employess must do more than just these two steps to properly communicate the contents and dangers of a hazmat package. In… Continue Reading
Hazmat shippers and transportation companies must invest a great deal of effort and resources into complying with the industry’s pertinent standards. This does not just refer to the regulations established by the federal government in Title 49 CFR (Code of Federal… Continue Reading
The Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods is a widely misunderstood part of the hazmat transportation process. According to the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), mistakes in filling out the form constitute “one of the most frequently cited violations… Continue Reading
January 25, 2019, saw the end of the longest government shutdown in American history. For 35 days, hundreds of thousands of federal employees worked without pay or did not work at all. A quarter of the federal government was affected.… Continue Reading
As with anything related to hazardous materials transportation, preparing a package containing dangerous goods is never as simple as it sounds. Regulations such as 49 CFR, IATA and IMDG cover the required relevant requirements for the packaging requirements, and hazmat employees… Continue Reading
Hazardous materials pose a serious risk if regulations are not followed. Sadly, this danger is not abstract: hazardous materials incidents have resulted in extensive damage and even death. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reinforced this harsh reality with updates to… Continue Reading
Anyone who works for a company involved in the transportation of hazmat materials/dangerous goods may feel nervous at the mere thought of an inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). They may believe that just the presence of an FAA Hazardous… Continue Reading
Last time on this blog, we discussed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) “Pack Safe” program, intended to educate civilian passengers about taking household hazardous materials on board an airplane. We wanted to write on this initiative because it is… Continue Reading
