OSHA Letter of Interpretation limits small container labeling options

Labelmaster - February 17, 2014 - U.S. Regulations

Manufacturers and Distributors who face a quandary over how to display required GHS based Hazard Communication (Hazcom) labeling on their small containers will find little to cheer about in a June 4, 2013 Letter of Interpretation recently made public by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).  In the missive, directed to the National Institute…

Crude Shippers face fallout from “Operation Classification”

Labelmaster - February 7, 2014 - International Regulations, U.S. Regulations

Shippers of crude oil have now faced the initial fallout from the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT)/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Agency’s (PHMSA)/Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) new “Operation Classification,” a spot inspection regimen designed to verify the accuracy of petroleum product classification and to try to increase the safety of crude shipments, particularly (but…

FedEx Dangerous Goods Shipping Regulations Updated

Labelmaster - February 6, 2014 - International Regulations, U.S. Regulations

On May 01, 2014 a significant change will take effect for shipping dangerous goods by air with FedEx Express.  In December 2013 FedEx issued an addendum to their Operator Variations which included the elimination of FX-12 and revision of FX-18.

Transport Canada Proposes TDG Changes to Impact Railway Tank Cars/DG Classification

Labelmaster - January 17, 2014 - International Regulations

On the 11th January 2014, Transport Canada’s regulatory arm proposed changes to the regulations governing the construction of railway tank cars in Canada, as well as for the cars operating there which may not have been constructed in country (i.e., primarily US built cars). 

Transport Canada Proposes TDG Changes to Impact Railway Tank Cars/DG Classification

Labelmaster - January 17, 2014 - International Regulations, U.S. Regulations

On the 11th January 2014, Transport Canada’s regulatory arm proposed changes to the regulations governing the construction of railway tank cars in Canada, as well as for the cars operating there which may not have been constructed in country (i.e., primarily US built cars). 

US FMCSA Extends Paper Medical Certificate Retention/Carriage Date for CDL/CLP Holders

Labelmaster - January 14, 2014 - U.S. Regulations

In the January 14th, 2014 edition of the US Federal Register, the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended by one year the requirement that holders of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) or Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLP) carry a paper copy of their Medical Examiner’s Certificate when operating a commercial…

US FMCSA Extends Paper Medical Certificate Retention/Carriage Date for CDL/CLP Holders

Labelmaster - January 14, 2014 - U.S. Regulations

In the January 14th, 2014 edition of the US Federal Register, the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended by one year the requirement that holders of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) or Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLP) carry a paper copy of their Medical Examiner’s Certificate when operating a commercial…

Happy Holidays — From Labelmaster!

Labelmaster - December 20, 2013 - About Labelmaster

The team at Labelmaster wish you all happy and safe holidays. Our offices will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Enjoy the season!

2013 Year-end Compliance Highlights (Part 3 of 3)

Labelmaster - December 10, 2013 - U.S. Regulations

In Part 1, we highlighted the OSHA HazCom 2012/GHS Training Deadline and in Part 2, we highlighted the PHMSA DOT Final Rule, and in the third part in our Year-end Compliance series, we discuss the Hazardous Materials Marking requirement change. With regards to hazardous material shipments in non-bulk quantity, shippers must mark their hazmat packages…

2013 Year-end Compliance Highlights (Part 2 of 3)

Labelmaster - December 9, 2013 - U.S. Regulations

On Friday, December 6th, Labelmaster published the first in our three part series on 2013 Year-end Compliance Highlights that will continue to have an impact on workplace and transportation practices well into 2014. In the second installment, we highlight PHMSA DOT Final Rule. This final rule was published in Federal Register on October 31st and…