Much is Expected of Hazmat Professionals
I’ve never met a dangerous goods professional who told me he or she dreamed of managing hazardous cargo as a child. I’ve never met one who majored in “Hazmat Studies’’ in college or who even…
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Hazmat Drivers Must Comply With Rules
Last year there were about 3,500 hazardous materials (hazmat) ground transportation incidents, records show. More than 3,100 of these incidents happened during highway transportation, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials…
Shippers Must Understand Hazmat Rules
When shipping hazardous materials (hazmat) of any type, company representatives must have a strong understanding of the products they are attempting to ship and the federal requirements that govern the domestic and international transportation of…
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…
Placarding Critical For Hazmat Transporters
Placarding is a vital part of the hazardous materials shipping process. Anyone who has ever driven down a highway has probably noticed trucks, tankers or freight containers with placards that resemble large hazard labels. These…
For truckers, hazmat rules available at U.S. DOT
The Standards and Rule-making Division of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) is located in Washington, D.C. and led by the division director. The division is responsible for all aspects of rule-making, letters of…
Hazmat Carriers Need Special Insurance
There are more than 1.5 billion tons of hazardous materials (hazmat) transported each year in the United States either by truck, train, boat or aircraft, according to U.S. Department of Transportation and Commerce. Many federal…
PHMSA Amends Rules
Last month U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) amended a previous rule-making (June 2, 2016) that made miscellaneous updates to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The rule-making responds to appeals from…
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,…
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...
