Digitization Can Aid Hazmat Haulers
The world is a different place today than it was at the beginning of 2020 mainly because of the coronavirus, which has led to big changes in the economy, socializing and executing business. Global chemical…
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Moving Hazmat Waste Not So Simple
Hazardous wastes can present challenges when they are shipped. Because of this, getting hazardous wastes off of the dock isn’t as simple as slapping a standard shipping label on the container and waving goodbye to…
Hazmat Haulers Insurance Critical
Several homes were evacuated earlier this year after a semi-truck tanker overturned near Williamsburg, Ky.,and leaked 5,000 gallons of highly flammable butyl acrylate onto the railroad tracks below. Several agencies responded to the incident, including…
Confusion Surrounds Class 9 Hazmat Rules
There seems to be much confusion regarding transporting class 9 hazardous materials (hazmat). There are two leading issues, one concerning the need for a hazmat endorsement and the other concerning registration. In the classification system…
Vac Trucks Require Focus On Safety
Three years ago in British Columbia, oil and gas field service workers were unloading liquid hazardous waste from a pup tank into an open hopper at a hazardous waste processing facility. The pup tank was…
Selecting proper hazmat container is critical
Selecting the proper container to store and transport hazardous waste is a key factor in successfully managing wastes and complying with federal regulations. Choosing the Correct Type of Container When choosing a container,…
Yeast May Aid In Acidic Liquid Radioactive Waste Removal
About 46,000 nuclear weapons were produced during the Cold War era, leading to tremendous volumes of acidic radioactive liquid waste seeping into the environment. A new study suggests yeast as a potentially safer and...
Hazmat Haulers Must Follow EPA Rules
For transporters who haul caustic agents, here is a reminder of how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines hazardous waste transportation – and the basic rules pertaining to that process. Hazardous waste transporters, according...
