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PHMSA’s Summer 2026 Final Rule Frenzy

8/7/2026

PHMSA’s Summer 2026 Final Rule Frenzy

Between August 4, and August 7, 2026, US DOT PHMSA finalized all 17 rules it proposed just over a year prior in July 2025. Read for a summary of each action taken by PHMSA. 
Alaska Becomes 49th State With Hazardous Waste Program

8/6/2026

Alaska Becomes 49th State With Hazardous Waste Program

On August 6, 2026, US EPA granted final authorization for the state of Alaska to operate its own hazardous waste program.
[Quiz] Proper Shipping Names: Summer BBQ Edition

7/31/2026

[Quiz] Proper Shipping Names: Summer BBQ Edition

Given four options, identify the real Proper Shipping Name (PSN) amongst the fakes!
What Makes Lithium Batteries Dangerous in Transportation?

7/30/2026

What Makes Lithium Batteries Dangerous in Transportation?

There are usually only around two or three battery-related events per one million batteries. However, with lithium batteries, it is not about how likely events are; it is how dangerous they are when they occur.
TSCA Update: Draft Risk Evaluation for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane

7/30/2026

TSCA Update: Draft Risk Evaluation for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane

US EPA released its draft risk evaluation for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, as required under TSCA, and extended compliance dates for facilities to comply with risk management requirements for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC).
OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 7/27

7/27/2026

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 7/27

This Roundup highlights alleged workplace health and safety violations made by a semi-truck parts distributor, an auto service company, and supermarket franchisee.
CSB Final Report: Catastrophic Chemical Fires and Toxic Gas Release

7/24/2026

CSB Final Report: Catastrophic Chemical Fires and Toxic Gas Release

More than 100,000 people in the surrounding community and Atlanta metropolitan area were reportedly evacuated or advised to shelter in place. 
Top 20 Most Shipped Hazardous Materials in the US

7/17/2026

Top 20 Most Shipped Hazardous Materials in the US

Ranking the most-transported hazardous materials in the United States based on data from the US Census Commodity Flow Survey (CFS).
Quiz: Who Needs Hazmat/Hazardous Waste Training?

7/17/2026

Quiz: Who Needs Hazmat/Hazardous Waste Training?

Examine five scenarios and determine who needs DOT hazmat and/or RCRA hazardous waste training.
HAZWOPER Training: A Complete Guide for Emergency Response & Site Cleanup

7/16/2026

HAZWOPER Training: A Complete Guide for Emergency Response & Site Cleanup

This guide clarifies the Federal OSHA training requirements and who needs HAZWOPER training, and answers common questions about relevant regulations.

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