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    FMCSA Releases New Hazardous Materials Route Registry

    - July 14, 2014 -

    The United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today published a notice containing the updated summary of route information in their Hazardous Materials Route Registry in the US Federal Register. This guide lists all designated and restricted road and highway routes for highway route controlled quantities (HRCQ) of Class 7…

    USDOT/PHMSA Releases Update to Class 7 Rules

    - July 11, 2014 -

    In the July 11th 2014 edition of the US Federal Register, the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a final rule conforming certain regulations within the US 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to those of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In docket PHMSA-2009-0063 (HM-250), PHMSA…

    Will You Be Ready for June 1, 2015?

    - July 2, 2014 -

    On June 1, 2015, Chemical Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Employers must comply with the modified provision of Hazcom 2012/GHS. Labelmaster has a number of resources to help you in your transition: MSDS to SDS Conversion Services: We have partnered with an expert service provider in MSDS to SDS conversion and GHS compliance to help your…

    Hazard Communication and the Transport of Hazardous Materials: Different Systems with Differing Requirements

    - June 25, 2014 - ,

    Based on the confusion among some Labelmaster customers, it seems to us that there is still no small amount of clarification required in industry relating to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), published in the 29 CFR 1910.1200 and governing workplace hazard communication, and its relationship (or lack thereof) to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)…

    ICAO Rules to Ban Lithium Battery Cargo on Passenger Aircraft

    - June 24, 2014 - ,

    June 24th, 2014 By Bob Richards and Paul Burgess The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced yesterday that “subject to Council approval,” the rules under which various types of Lithium Batteries may be shipped by air are changing with the issuance of the upcoming 2015-2016 Technical Instructions. The ICAO Technical Instructions serve as the internationally…

    Still Time to Register for the 9th Annual DG Symposium!

    - June 18, 2014 -

    Have You Registered Yet? View the agenda online! The 9th annual Dangerous Goods Instructors Symposium is open for registration! Join September 3-5th in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona for the opportunity to network with industry peers, learn about critical regulatory updates and participate in interactive training workshops. Whether you are a Dangerous Goods Shipping Instructor, Trainer or…

    Do You Know Your Hazmat?

    - June 11, 2014 -

    When we think of the various types of hazardous materials (“hazmat”) offered for transport, we tend to visualize typical hazmat transport vehicles seen on the highway. Everyday hazardous material shipments found traveling along the roadway often will include a tank-truck of gasoline (flammable liquid), a flat-bed carrying drums of sulfuric acid (corrosive), or a high…

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