The busy holiday weekend has ended, and the nation is rolling into the heart of spring weather. That often means significant severe weather threats in many areas, so if your workplace is located in such an area, be sure that your safety plan is up to date and your employees know what to do to…
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DG Digest: Transport Canada published an updated packaging standard. OSHA released an ICR renewal dealing with lead.
Regulatory activity is still tending towards being relatively minimal this spring. However, hopefully everyone is getting a chance to enjoy the warmer weather! Here’s the latest news: Transport Canada A new edition of the followingstandard has been developed by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) and was published in April 2025: CAN/CGSB-43.150-2025 “Design, manufacture and…
DG Digest: DOT Issues Notice – Request for Comment on Reducing Regulations
This week’s regulatory news is somewhat overshadowed by the larger news on the international trade front, which as everyone is almost certainly already aware, is in a state of considerable flux. What impacts may or may not occur in reference to that in relation to dangerous goods shippers is of course also in flux. Stay…
DG Digest: PHMSA Release New Special Permit Actions
If you guessed that regulatory activity might still be slow, you guessed correctly. Meanwhile, spring weather is making its mark on the country with a number of storms impacting various places. Keep those severe weather safety plans dusted off! Here’s the week’s news: PHMSA The agency published its first tranche of special permit actions since…
DG Digest: New DOT Internal Guidance Memo – Changes to the Conduct of Enforcement Actions
Regulatory activity remains relatively low as the federal government’s “freeze” continues. Stay tuned to our blog, however, as we’ll continue to bring you all the news that matters to DG and HSE professionals. Here’s the latest update: USDOT The agency has published a new, thirty-one part internal agency guidance document providing DOT staff with a…
DG Digest: PHMSA Meeting Announcements
The end of this coming week will also feature then end of calendrical winter. Spring is always a welcome new season, but now is also a time to think about storm preparedness for your workplace. Spring weather often features heavy storm activity in many parts of the country. Be sure your safety and shelter plans…
Embracing Sustainability in DG Packaging: A Path Forward
The push for sustainable packaging is skyrocketing. In 2024, 48% of companies selling DG products prioritized sustainability, — more than double the number of companies that went eco-friendly in 2023. Overall, as of last year, 81% of companies managing dangerous goods (DG) and hazmat operations have adopted sustainability practices. Meanwhile, traditional packaging is increasingly scrutinized…
DG Digest: PHMSA & OSHA announce ICR notices
This last weekend saw the US implement the annual (at least for now) “Spring forward” time change, advancing the clocks one hour. Studies show that it usually takes the average person about a week to adjust their biorhythms to the new normal. You can ease your way in by getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and…
DG Digest: New set of CSA standards from Transport Canada and OSHA has an ICR renewal.
With the US government’s present limits on new regulatory activity, things remain quiet. Here’s last week’s somewhat minimal news: Transport Canada The new editions of the following standards have been developed by the Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) Technical Committee on Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and were published in January…
DG Digest: Paul Roberti has been nominated to be the next administrator of PHMSA
It’s nearly the end of February, but winter weather continues to trouble much of the nation. Be sure not to lose focus on your workplace’s winter safety plan. Hang in there—we’re almost to spring! Regulatory activity picked up a little last week. Here’s the latest: PHMSA Paul Roberti has been nominated to be the next…
