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9/18/2026

2027 IATA DGR Updates Take Effect January 1

This article highlights significant changes appearing in the 68th Edition IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), which takes effect as revised on January 1, 2027.

9/18/2026

[QUIZ] Spot the Fake: DOT Hazmat Rules Edition

In this quiz, examine up to four "rules" in each of the five questions in this quiz and find the fakes to get a perfect score.

9/17/2026

PHMSA “Preempts” California Reusability Mandate (And What That Means)

PHMSA's response to a request to preempt a California mandate prompts us to go a little bit further and talk about what that means.

9/14/2026

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 9/14

This Roundup highlights alleged hazardous waste violations by a national waste management company, an aircraft painting facility, and an automotive tools company.

9/11/2026

How to Get Hazmat Employees Working ASAP, In Compliance

A shipping department cannot always stop and wait for a new employee to finish in-depth training before work can continue. So, what options do you have?

9/4/2026

Lithium and Sodium Battery Updates in the 2027 IATA DGR

This article covers changes that may impact your lithium/sodium battery shipments. Compliance with the revised requirements in the 68th Edition DGR is mandatory as of January 1, 2027.

9/4/2026

TSCA Update: Progress on Chemical Risk Evaluations

EPA continues its TSCA-mandated effort to evaluate environmental and heath risks posed by chemical substances actively manufactured, distributed, or used in the US. Draft risk evaluations are now available for ethylene dibromide and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene.

8/31/2026

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 8/31

This Roundup highlights alleged hazardous waste management violations by a cannabis extracts manufacturer, a metal finishing, electroplating, and powder coating business, and a wood treating facility.

8/28/2026

5 Safety Lessons of Fatal Fog Incident

A single point of failure was the likely cause of a deadly cloud of hazardous gas. We broke down the CSB's new video to get to what matters: what you can learn from this event to improve safety at your site.

8/28/2026

[QUIZ] To Placard, or Not to Placard

Test your knowledge of US DOT PHMSA placarding requirements—or use this quiz to stay sharp.

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