Compliance Topics - Hazmat Shipping

4/22/2024

2 Lithium Battery Updates in Major DOT Rule

A rule to align the HMR with international standards takes effect on May 10, 2024 and includes key updates for shippers of lithium batteries by highway or rail.

4/18/2024

Hazmat Training: What is HM-126F?

"HM-126F” is commonly used as shorthand for the US DOT hazmat training requirements found in 49 CFR Part 172.704. Lion offers hazmat employee training to help organizations satisfy these US DOT/PHMSA requirements.

4/18/2024

DOT HM-181 Hazmat Training Explained

The term "HM-181” gets thrown around as shorthand for the US DOT hazmat training requirements found in 49 CFR Part 172.704. Lion offers hazmat employee training to help organizations satisfy these requirements.

4/12/2024

Addendum I to the 2024 IATA DGR Released

IATA has released the first Addendum to the 65th Edition of its Dangerous Goods Regulations (2024).

4/1/2024

How to Find Watt-hour Rating of Lithium-ion Batteries

Updated: April 1, 2024. For lithium-ion batteries, energy density is measured in Watt-hour rating or Wh rating. The greater the energy density, the greater the potential hazard in transportation. This blog and video cover how to calculate or find the Watt-hour rating.

3/25/2024

DOT Issues Guidance on Transportation of Monkeypox Samples/Waste

PHMSA shares new advice from the CDC regarding diagnostic samples and clinical waste containing Monkeypox virus (MPXV) in Clade I or II.

3/19/2024

Video: Lithium-Ion vs Lithium-Metal

Lion instructor and lithium battery subject matter expert Joel Gregier, CDGP breaks down the difference between lithium-ion and -metal batteries.

3/14/2024

PHMSA Answers 19 Questions About Hazmat Training

PHMSA released a third set of FAQs meant to increase the understanding and awareness of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). This is part of an effort that was announced almost two years ago.

2/26/2024

Hazmat Safety Advisory: Nurse Tank Launched 300 Feet

A US DOT Safety Advisory warns hazardous materials stakeholders about potential "catastrophic failure" of a hazmat packaging known as nurse tanks made by one manufacturer during a five-year time window.

2/20/2024

New Video Series: Hazmat Essentials for New Shippers

There's a lot to know when you ship hazardous materials! Introducing Hazmat Essentials, the brand new video series for new hazmat shippers from Lion Technology.

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