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8/7/2026

PHMSA’s Summer 2026 Final Rule Frenzy

Between August 4, and August 7, 2026, US DOT PHMSA finalized all 17 rules it proposed just over a year prior in July 2025. Read for a summary of each action taken by PHMSA.

8/6/2026

Alaska Becomes 49th State With Hazardous Waste Program

On August 6, 2026, US EPA granted final authorization for the state of Alaska to operate its own hazardous waste program.

7/31/2026

[Quiz] Proper Shipping Names: Summer BBQ Edition

Given four options, identify the real Proper Shipping Name (PSN) amongst the fakes!

7/30/2026

What Makes Lithium Batteries Dangerous in Transportation?

There are usually only around two or three battery-related events per one million batteries. However, with lithium batteries, it is not about how likely events are; it is how dangerous they are when they occur.

7/30/2026

TSCA Update: Draft Risk Evaluation for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane

US EPA released its draft risk evaluation for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, as required under TSCA, and extended compliance dates for facilities to comply with risk management requirements for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC).

7/27/2026

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 7/27

This Roundup highlights alleged workplace health and safety violations made by a semi-truck parts distributor, an auto service company, and supermarket franchisee.

7/24/2026

CSB Final Report: Catastrophic Chemical Fires and Toxic Gas Release

More than 100,000 people in the surrounding community and Atlanta metropolitan area were reportedly evacuated or advised to shelter in place.

7/17/2026

Top 20 Most Shipped Hazardous Materials in the US

Ranking the most-transported hazardous materials in the United States based on data from the US Census Commodity Flow Survey (CFS).

7/17/2026

Quiz: Who Needs Hazmat/Hazardous Waste Training?

Examine five scenarios and determine who needs DOT hazmat and/or RCRA hazardous waste training.

7/16/2026

HAZWOPER Training: A Complete Guide for Emergency Response & Site Cleanup

This guide clarifies the Federal OSHA training requirements and who needs HAZWOPER training, and answers common questions about relevant regulations.

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