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Signs of a Damaged or Defective Lithium Battery

5/1/2023

Signs of a Damaged or Defective Lithium Battery

Key details from a guide created by US DOT/PHMSA to help shippers identify damaged, defective, or recalled ("DDR") lithium batteries, and recognize the risks these batteries pose during transportation. 
Video: Latest IATA DGR Updates for Lithium Batteries

5/1/2023

Video: Latest IATA DGR Updates for Lithium Batteries

In recent years, revisions to the rules for lithium battery air shipments have been a mainstay on the list of significant changes to IATA’s manual. 2023 is no exception. 
 
3 Principles to Fight a Lithium Battery Device Fire

4/28/2023

3 Principles to Fight a Lithium Battery Device Fire

A safety training video for flight crews from US FAA give us three useful principles for fighting fires involving lithium battery-powered portable devices—plus extensive HD footage of full-on thermal runaway during testing..
PHMSA Prepares to Adopt Hazmat Rule Petitions 

4/26/2023

PHMSA Prepares to Adopt Hazmat Rule Petitions 

Update: Comment period extended to June 16, 2023. Proposed revisions include an exception for lithium-ion button cells, more flexible packaging options, more harmonized requirements for extremely small quantities for PG I poisons, & more.
New Restrictions on Use of Ethylene Oxide Gas Proposed

4/25/2023

New Restrictions on Use of Ethylene Oxide Gas Proposed

EPA proposed stricter air emissions standards and new worker protections for ethylene oxide (EtO), a gas mainly used to sterilize products, earlier this month. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/24

4/24/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/24

In this week's EPA Enforcement Roundup, a petroleum company, two companies responsible for a construction site, and three natural gas processing companies face civil penalties for alleged violations of US EPA's air and water regulations.
Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

4/21/2023

Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

Catch up on industry news for hazardous materials, environmental, and safety professionals this week with a 5-question quiz. 
Fundamental RCRA Error Costs Gold Mine and Lab $600K

4/18/2023

Fundamental RCRA Error Costs Gold Mine and Lab $600K

A fundamental waste management mistake at a gold mine led the site to improperly dispose of about 360,000 tons of hazardous waste, US EPA says.
Can Hazmat Employees Be Supervised Over a Video Call?

4/17/2023

Can Hazmat Employees Be Supervised Over a Video Call?

Can an employer use a video feed to supervise untrained employees who are performing hazmat shipping jobs like filling/closing packaging, labels and markings, shipping papers, etc.?
PHMSA Taking Input on 2024 ERG Development

4/14/2023

PHMSA Taking Input on 2024 ERG Development

PHMSA will hold a virtual meeting on May 19 from 1 to 4 PM EDT to accept input to help develop the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).

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