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Now’s the Time to Get Rid of Outdated Hazmat Compliance Materials

Posted on April 19, 2019 by
Hazmat Compliance Materials

Spring is in the air! And along with that comes the pleasant and incessant urge to clean closets, declutter the house, and scrub the whole thing down!  Something that we may overlook, however, is that Spring is also a perfect time to… Continue Reading →

49 CFR, IATA/ICAO Air, IMDG Vessel, Lithium Batteries, Online Training

Why Using Current Dangerous Goods Regulations is Vital

Posted on April 2, 2019 by
Current Dangerous Goods Regulations

Hazardous materials transportation workers must keep the relevant regulations in mind any time they perform their duties. However, those regulations are subject to change, and rules can be added, amended, or removed in regular revision sessions. No matter your role… Continue Reading →

49 CFR, IATA/ICAO Air, IMDG Vessel, Lithium Batteries, Online Training

The Future is Female: Programs Aim to Recruit More Women in Hazmat Transportation

Posted on March 25, 2019 by
Women in Hazmat Transportation

As with far too many parts of society, there is room for improvement when it comes to gender equality and employing women in hazmat transportation. To give just one appalling example from this past March, Business Insider revealed that women… Continue Reading →

49 CFR, IATA/ICAO Air, IMDG Vessel, Lithium Batteries, Online Training

Dangerous Goods on Passenger Aircraft?

Posted on March 15, 2019 by
Dangerous Goods Transportation

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 →

49 CFR, IATA/ICAO Air, Lithium Batteries, Online Training

Working as a Hazmat Professional

Posted on March 7, 2019 by
Working Hazmat Professional

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 one… Continue Reading →

49 CFR, IATA/ICAO Air, IMDG Vessel, Lithium Batteries, Online Training

Communication is a Primary Concern

Posted on February 21, 2019 by
Marks and Labels

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 this… Continue Reading →

49 CFR, IATA/ICAO Air, IMDG Vessel, Lithium Batteries, Online Training

Sharing the Costs of Hazmat Shipping Training with Customers

Posted on February 14, 2019 by
Hazmat fees

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 →

49 CFR, IATA/ICAO Air, IMDG Vessel, Lithium Batteries, Online Training

The Impact of the 2018-2019 Government Shutdown on Hazmat Inspections

Posted on January 29, 2019 by
Impact of the 2018-2019 Government Shutdown on Hazmat Inspections

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 →

IATA/ICAO Air, Online Training

What’s All the Fuss with the Package?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by
Packaging Hazardous Materials

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 must keep… Continue Reading →

49 CFR, IATA/ICAO Air, Lithium Batteries, Online Training

When Things Go Wrong: Lessons Learned About Aviation and Hazardous Materials

Posted on January 22, 2019 by
Lessons About Hazardous Materials

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 →

IATA/ICAO Air, Lithium Batteries, Online Training

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