Compliance Topics - Hazmat Shipping
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4/27/2020
PHMSA Provides Partial Relief for Shipping Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectants by Ground
To make it easier for carriers to provide hand sanitizers and disinfectants to workers throughout the supply chain, PHMSA will provide relief for the transport of these items on a motor vehicle for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of employees and contractors who directly support a carrier’s logistical operations.
4/20/2020
IATA and FAA Release Guidance to Carry Cargo on Passenger Aircraft During COVID-19 Emergency
US FAA and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have both released guidance pertaining to the use of passenger aircraft to safely transport cargo and/or mail during the COVID-19 global health crisis..jpg?ext=.jpg)
4/17/2020
Signing Hazmat Shipping Papers in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Unless you’re Stretch Armstrong, you can’t sign hazmat shipping papers from six feet away—the recommended social distance to prevent transmission of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. PHMSA has issued recommendations for meeting your regulatory responsibility from a safe distance..jpg?ext=.jpg)
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4/6/2020
IATA Clarifies Shipping Infectious Substances & COVID-19 Related Hazmat
Last month, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released information to help hazmat shippers transport infectious substances and hand sanitizer safely and in compliance via air. This new guidance aims to assist supply-chain professionals, aircraft workers, and frequent flyers alike in supporting the fight against COVID-19.
3/23/2020
Hazmat Employer’s Duty—Ensure Your Employees’ Training
The 49 CFR explicitly states that “hazmat employers” must ensure their “hazmat employees” are training to perform their essential job functions [49 CFR 172.702(a)]. But who exactly needs training and what kind of training is required? We answer these questions and more.
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