There are several reasons to follow the laws and regulations covering hazardous materials and their transportation. In previous blog posts, we mentioned that failing to abide by these regulations may result in severe incidents of exposure, leakage, contamination, or dangerous… Continue Reading
Using Hazardous Materials Tools and Technology Hazmat employees have a difficult task: maintaining compliance and safety standards while working with decidedly dangerous goods or hazardous materials. However, no one expects them to perform these vital tasks completely unaided. Plenty of… Continue Reading
Does anyone really choose to be a hazmat employee? For anyone who wants to be a hazmat employee, dangerous goods training and certification is not just required but necessary. Of that, there is no question. However, not just any assortment of lessons… Continue Reading
Placarding is a vital part of the hazardous materials shipping process. If you have ever driven down a highway, you have probably noticed trucks, tankers or freight containers with placards that resemble large hazard labels. These placards are meant to communicate the… Continue Reading
Reshipping packages of hazardous materials or dangerous goods is not an uncommon practice in the business of transportation. You can even reship packaged hazardous materials if needed. However, it is not as simple as putting a new address marking and sending… Continue Reading
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 172.704 lists the various types of training required for hazmat employees. These include function-specific training, general awareness training, and training in safety and security awareness. 49 CFR 172.704 also requires that employees retake their… Continue Reading
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