Previously recorded on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. CST Shipping dangerous goods by air seems to have the most frustrated shipments. Sometimes the reason seems to be trivial. Join Jim Shimko, Labelmaster Services and Angel Collaku, Compliance and Enforcement Division Manager from the FAA, as they discuss some of the more common errors…
DG and the C-suite: What every executive needs to know
In the first Master Series video, Labelmaster President Alan Schoen makes the case that Dangerous Goods (DG) shipping should be a topic at the CEO level and needs to be a bigger business discussion than it currently is. Beyond simply avoiding fines, proper DG management can be a core competitive advantage.
OSHA Announces November 12th, 2014 Washington Meeting in Preparation for December UN GHS Conference in Geneva
In the October 29th edition of the Federal Register, the United States Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice announcing that a public meeting will be held in Washington, DC on November 12th from 1 PM to 4 PM Eastern Time (EST) addressing the planned agenda and issues to…
Shipping Placards: Dangerous Goods on roads and rails
Placards play a vital role in Dangerous Goods transportation if an incident occurs—they alert first responders to any potential hazards in the shipment. In this video, Abe Samuel, National Sales Manager (and inventor of the Spacemaster® flip placard system), talks about the history of placarding and how shippers can stay compliant with the current regulations.
OSHA announces November 10th, 2014 webinar regarding updates to chemical facility safety and security under Executive Order 13650
In the October 22nd edition of the Federal Register, the United States Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice announcing that a webinar will be held on November 10th from 4 PM to 5:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) addressing implementation issues surrounding Executive Order 13650. This order was…
Perspectives on Regulations: The evolution of complication
As the world around us has become more complicated and interconnected, the regulations for shipping Dangerous Goods (DG) have evolved to keep commerce moving safely. In this video, Vice President of Regulatory Research Jeanne Zmich takes a look at the history of DG regulations, including the government agencies involved in crafting the rules and the…
49 Code of Federal Regulations: 1,200+ pages of ever-changing rules
If you ship Dangerous Goods in the US, you need to know Sections 100–185 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) inside and out. These 1,200+ pages of regulations define compliance, and they’re updated on a regular basis. In this video, Jeanne Zmich, Vice President of Regulatory Research, and Susan Knorr, Regulations Specialist, discuss…
International Shipping: You’re not in Kansas anymore
Shipping Dangerous Goods across town means complying with a multitude of packaging, labeling, and documentation regulations. Shipping those same Dangerous Goods internationally can multiply the complexity with every border crossing. In this video, Vice President of Government Affairs Bob Richard and Vice President of Operations Pia Jala discuss the challenges international shippers of Dangerous Goods…
Shipping Dangerous Goods: Proper packaging prevents peril
Every safe and compliant shipment of Dangerous Goods starts with choosing the right packaging. And that means knowing what it is you’re shipping and what regulations apply. In this video, Jeanne Zmich, Vice President of Regulatory Research, and Susan Knorr, Regulations Specialist, talk about the vital role packaging plays in protecting the public and helping…
Webinar: A Smart Approach to Hazmat Compliance
Labelmaster’s Bob Richard will be hosting a Free Webinar on July 10th with the World Trade 100 titled: A Smart Approach to Hazmat Compliance