Hopefully, everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend. If you’re a spring breaker, maybe you’re seeing this after returning home from a trip. Hope it was fun! Here’s the latest and rather brief regulatory news: OSHA The agency released a proposed rule that will delay the requirement to equiMid-April and time for spring showers! Be sure…
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DG Digest: OSHA Proposes Ladder Safety Rule
Hopefully, everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend. If you’re a spring breaker, maybe you’re seeing this after returning home from a trip. Hope it was fun! Here’s the latest and rather brief regulatory news: OSHA The agency released a proposed rule that will delay the requirement to equip ladders with enhanced safety systems. See the…
DG Digest: EPA Compliance Extensions Impact the Chemical and Medical Industries
It’s the end of March already! Believe it or not, summer is coming sooner than we all think, so now’s a good time to start thinking about any necessary revisions to your workplace’s heat safety plans. Your site probably has new employees that weren’t around last summer, so plan to ensure that they know how…
DG Digest: PHMSA Pushes Out a Tranche of Special Permit Actions
It’s March Madness time! How’s your bracket doing so far? Just remember to bracket safety in between all those basketball games! Meanwhile, here’s the latest regulatory news: PHMSA The agency pushed out yet another tranche of Special Permit actions. Find them at the links provided here: 2026-05277.pdf 2026-05279.pdf 2026-05278.pdf FMCSA The agency published an ICR…
DG Digest: Public Research, Development, & Technology Forum Coming to DC
Edit: The links have been corrected, sorry for the confusion. It’s time for “March Madness” in the world of college basketball, but the world of DG and HSE regulations just keeps chugging along doing its safe best to protect the logistics chain. Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency will host a public Research, Development,…
DG Digest: EPA Proposes to Phase Out Paper Hazardous Waste Manifests
Severe storms swept across the southern plains over the last weekend, leading to significant damage and tragic loss of life. It’s another reminder that this time of year can bring dangerous weather, so please be sure your workplace plan is ready and your employees are trained to respond. Forewarned is forearmed. Here’s last week’s regulatory…
Do complex hazmat regulations drive you to UN 3065?
Then you’ll love sharing these DG eCards on Twitter! What are DG eCards? They’re amusing little comments with graphics that poke a bit of fun at our business—especially people who don’t take Dangerous Goods as seriously as they should. What do you do with them? Just select your favorite card and click on the link…
What is the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and Who Needs It?
The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) provides essential guidance for handling hazardous materials transportation incidents. It’s the official hazmat book used by first responders and hazmat professionals worldwide, and DOT 49 CFR 172.602 requires anyone who handles or transfers dangerous goods to have emergency response information immediately available. The ERG is updated every 4 years and now is…
DG Digest: EU ADR Proposed Regulatory Changes
March is the month spring begins, and spring often brings unsettled weather. Now’s a great time to begin considering your company’s severe weather safety plans if heavy weather is a factor where your business operates. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the week’s regulatory news: EU ADR The EU ADR is Europe’s set of regulations…
DG Digest: FMCSA Clarifies Rule for Electronic Inspection Reports (DVIR)
After last week’s harmonization news, this week was considerably less active, with the exception being the FMCSA. Here’s the latest news: FMCSA The agency amended the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to remove the grandfathering provision under the physical qualifications standards for interstate drivers operating under the vision waiver study program administered from 1992 through…
