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5/25/2018
Remember, New Jersey: Fireworks Are Hazardous Materials
Fireworks are fun, and they inspire wonder in children and adults alike. But unlike other holiday necessities like hamburger buns, hot dogs, and paper plates, consumer fireworks are regulated as Division 1.4G explosives when transported on public roads—and for good reason
5/23/2018
PHMSA Requests Input on 2020 Emergency Response Guide
In the Federal Register on May 23, US DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requested input from hazardous materials emergency responders regarding updates to the forthcoming 2020 edition of the Emergency Response Guide (ERG).
5/21/2018
4 New Hazmat Rules to Watch for in 2018-19
On May 10, 2018, PHMSA, along with other Federal Agencies, published its Regulatory Agenda for Spring 2018. That Agenda lists a handful of new rules pertaining to hazardous materials transportation safety, which PHMSA plans to promulgate in the second half of the year.
5/11/2018
How to Choose the Right Dangerous Goods Freight Forwarder
As a shipper, the responsibility for hazardous materials compliance ultimately rests with you. To protect your reputation and avoid hazmat penalties, you must carefully select all potential partners who may impact the safety of your shipments. That includes freight forwarders and cargo agents.
5/4/2018
4 Super Powers Every DG Pro Could Use
Marvel’s latest superhero epic, Avengers: Infinity War, was released recently to great fanfare. It got us thinking: What kind of superpowers would help a dangerous goods professional ensure compliance and become a Super Shipper? To us, DG pros are already heroes. With a few extra powers, these professionals would be unstoppable!
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Tips to identify and manage universal waste under more-stringent state regulations for generators and universal waste handlers in California.
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