With much of the world’s air cargo made up of non-dangerous goods, there are, unfortunately, many shippers who are just not aware of nor work with the DG regulations. Something which could be avoided completely with IATA online training. Therefore,… Continue Reading
Every year, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) publishes a rule harmonizing the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with international regulations. The PHMSA is an organization we discuss often in hazardous materials training classes. This year, the proposed rule, published… Continue Reading
When an emergency involving dangerous goods transportation occurs, first responders such as firefighters, paramedics, and police officers must be able to respond appropriately to the nature of the hazardous materials. It can be done safely and effectively when these first… Continue Reading
According to 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG a hazardous material or dangerous goods is defined as a substance or material that has been determined to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, property, and security when transported… Continue Reading
It is hard to believe that 2022 is right around the corner. And with that said, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be making some significant changes to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). So as you may know… Continue Reading
Who Is PHMSA And What Do They Do? Many shippers know the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) as the writers of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) found in 49 CFR 171-180. However, what many shippers don’t know is that… Continue Reading
Dangerous Goods Training: Can I Use UN Specification Packaging Even When the Regulations Don’t Require It? Our students ask this question often and in many forms. Usually it goes something like this… “I want to ship a material that does… Continue Reading
Hazmat Online 49 CFR Training will help you understand the requirements of the 24-hour hazmat emergency response information and phone number, in addition when it will be required on most hazmat shipping papers. The Requirement for Emergency Response Information The… Continue Reading
Our online hazmat training specialists are often asked if marine pollutants in non-bulk packaging are regulated as hazardous materials. The answer is not so simple: it depends: The regulation of a marine pollutant depends on the mode of transport used.… Continue Reading
Hazmat training is the only way to know if exceptions apply when shipping hazardous materials in commerce. In the case of elevated temperature materials, to know the exceptions and the requirements, 49 CFR hazmat training by ground is a must.… Continue Reading
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