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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.

8/24/2026

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 8/24

This Roundup highlights alleged environmental noncompliance from a mustard and vinegar manufacturer, a major automobile manufacturer, and a boat builder.

8/21/2026

Lion's Take on the 'Squidpocalypse'

On August 16, 2026, a group of squids took over a section of a Rhode Island street. They blocked the road for hours. Their demands were unclear. The whole village of Narragansett feared a diminished appetizer selection.

8/21/2026

TSCA Draft Risk Evaluation Available for Ethylene Dibromide

EPA published a draft risk evaluation for the chemical ethylene dibromide as required under TSCA, finding that 10 uses of the chemical contribute to an unreasonable risk for workers and/or occupational non-users.

8/17/2026

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 8/17

This Roundup highlights alleged workplace safety violations from a hardwood pulp mill, and a roofing contractor, and a utilities construction company.

8/14/2026

[QUIZ] Compliant v. Noncompliant: Hazmat Labels

Test your knowledge of DOT regulatory requirements for hazmat labels with a quick quiz!

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