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FAA: 55 Lithium Battery Air Incidents in 2022

12/28/2022

FAA: 55 Lithium Battery Air Incidents in 2022

Details from US FAA's latest report on lithium battery incidents involving smoke, fire, or extreme heat aboard airplanes, including summaries of nine incidents that occurred on cargo aircraft.
Final Rule: 49 CFR Lithium Battery Regulations Revised

12/27/2022

Final Rule: 49 CFR Lithium Battery Regulations Revised

A Final Rule to revise the 49 CFR regulations for lithium battery air shipments replaces an interim Final Rule in effect since March 2019—and includes important changes that shippers should be aware of. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/26

12/27/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/26

A fruit processing company, a storage facility, and a tour operator will all face civil penalties for alleged environmental violations.
Addendum I to the 2023 IATA DGR Released

12/19/2022

Addendum I to the 2023 IATA DGR Released

IATA has released the first Addendum to the 64th Edition of its Dangerous Goods Regulations (2023). Mandatory compliance with the new edition begins on January 1. 
PHMSA Releases Hazmat FAQs on HMR Applicability

12/9/2022

PHMSA Releases Hazmat FAQs on HMR Applicability

The first of PHMSA's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) releases is now available and focuses on the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
Refinery Ordered to Remove Mismanaged Chemicals

12/7/2022

Refinery Ordered to Remove Mismanaged Chemicals

US EPA has ordered a refinery in St. Croix to remove at least 77,000 pounds of ammonia, liquefied petroleum gas, amines, and hydrogen sulfide from facility equipment to prevent an emergency release. 
OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/12

12/7/2022

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/12

After investigating two separate, fatal incidents, OSHA has cited a construction contractor and a loading facility for serious workplace health and safety violations.
Best of 2022: EH&S Guides and Cheat Sheets

12/7/2022

Best of 2022: EH&S Guides and Cheat Sheets

Of all the ultimate guides, cheat sheets, quizzes, and more we shared with readers this year, these three were among the most popular based on the reaction from Lion Members and e-mail subscribers.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/19

12/6/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/19

A wholesale seafood producer and an agriculture supplier will both face civil penalties for alleged environmental violations.
Hazmat Training Needed to Ship Hot Holiday Gifts

12/5/2022

Hazmat Training Needed to Ship Hot Holiday Gifts

Many of the hottest tech gifts of 2022 are powered by lithium batteries: Wireless earbuds/headphones, fitness tracking watches, VR gaming equipment, heated gloves and socks, smartphones, and more.

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