As of this writing, near the end of May 2018, close to 3,500 hazmat ground transportation incidents have occurred this year. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Office of Hazardous Material Safety, more than… Continue Reading
If your work involves the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials for sea transport, you need to know and abide by certain regulations to guarantee safety. This means shipments to, from, and in transit within the United States of… Continue Reading
Anyone whose job involves the performance of any task regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regulations is required by the US Department of Transportation to undergo hazardous materials shipping training. Likewise, all employers must provide their employees with relevant training applicable… Continue Reading
Lithium batteries are used in many devices, including electronics, car keys, remote control toys, smoke alarms, and even electric cars. Despite being common in items that people often keep close to them, they are considered hazardous materials. Lithium batteries produce… Continue Reading
