Complying with hazmat packaging regulations is essential. Well, complying with any kind of hazmat regulations is essential, but this specific set is particularly important because it’s so close to the end of the compliance process. Imagine running a marathon and… Continue Reading
Airbags, fire extinguishers, fuels—they all conjure images of what are colloquially referred to as “hazardous materials.” E-cigarettes and vaporizers, while seen as innocuous and ever-present accessories in our modern world, have a connotation as harmless and safe ways to… Continue Reading
Hazmat compliance must be a top priority in a hazmat shipper’s world. Historically, many organizations have viewed compliance as a cost of doing business and important primarily for safety and to avoid the delays and civil penalties of non-compliance.… Continue Reading
It is that time of the year again. IATA has released a list of “significant changes and amendments” to the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), which will now see its 61st edition. Hazmat employees involved in the transport of dangerous… Continue Reading
The key body of regulations governing the lawful transport of hazardous materials, 49 CFR, is extensive and exhaustive. As a result, hazmat training, which focuses on learning and understanding regulations, can also be exhausting for those who are new… Continue Reading
In practically every single post on our blog, we usually focus on the hazmat employee. Hazmat employee is a term typically used to refer to the people on the forefront of the hazmat compliance process, the ones who may be… Continue Reading
Hazmat training, among other functions, serves to reinforce that any actions of noncompliance in this line of work may result in an incident. Despite this, hazmat employees may find themselves wondering if such concerns could be hyperbolic – and if… Continue Reading
Properly packaging dangerous goods is essential for their safe transport, but not just any type of packaging will suffice. Dangerous goods regulations prescribe packing requirements for each and every kind of dangerous goods. In many cases, the package will be… Continue Reading
As we recently explained, hazmat employees need to know the technical terms used in hazmat regulations. This may sound simple enough but the sections containing these hazmat terms and definitions can be quite lengthy. Just look at 49 CFR §171.8,… Continue Reading
When determining how to safely and compliantly transport hazardous materials, you need to assess multiple aspects of the package in question. All of them are important, but many of them, such as weight and volume, are strongly connected to one… Continue Reading
