Today’s blog finds us rolling into the last week or so of October, and we all know what that means—Halloween is coming. There’s going to be a lot of parties and events and a lot of excited kids out and about over the next week or so, so let’s all make an extra effort at…
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Introducing Greif Drums: The Smarter, Stronger, and More Sustainable Solution for Hazardous Material Storage
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Embracing Sustainability in DG Packaging: A Path Forward
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Have a hazmat question? Have a phone? Call our DG Regulations Hotline!
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Label Finder Updates Include International Shipping Options
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Want more large-format lithium battery packaging options? We’ve got good news.
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Top 12 questions (and answers) about Capsuloc™ secondary hazmat containers
“Why didn’t someone think of this sooner?” That’s one question we hear a lot about our new Capsuloc™ secondary hazmat containers. They don’t look or work like the metal can exemption shippers Dangerous Goods shippers have used for decades. But once people see all the advantages Capsuloc kits offer, they want to know as many…
Supply Chain Moves: Week of October 16th, 2023
Week of October 16th, 2023 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance As companies look to expand – whether domestically or internationally – there is a wide range of factors to consider, including the supply chain challenges. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS OUR PERSPECTIVE Have questions about dangerous goods…
DGIS Lithium Battery Advisor Helps Streamline and Simplify Air Shipments of Lithium Batteries
Shipping lithium batteries by air is a challenging task for many shippers – followers of our blog are quite aware of the numerous articles we’ve devoted to the topic over the past several years. While the regulations that have been enacted help guarantee the safety of shippers, carriers and the public, their complex nature is…
DG Digest: Final rule from the FMCSA governing how emergency exemptions published.
Mid-month October finds us in the middle of Fire Prevention Month. Fire departments across the nation are having open houses and offering information about how to help keep your home and workplace safer from fire and other dangers. Take the opportunity to tune up your fire prevention plans! It was a rather quiet regulatory week;…
8 Dangerous Goods myths and misconceptions—busted!
Remember Mythbusters? A couple of former Hollywood effects pros created one of the top shows on cable TV by debunking popular myths and misconceptions. They proved—over and over—that just because “everyone knows” something doesn’t make it true. If there were a supply chain TV network, Dangerous Goods professionals could probably run their own version of…
DG Digest: PHMSA announces a meeting of the Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee.
It’s the second week of October and begins with a federal holiday. Hopefully, if you have the day off, you can enjoy the break and see some fall colors! Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency published a renewal of a set of ICR’s that address security plan requirements and hazmat route planning. Other information…
Supply Chain Moves: Week of October 2nd, 2023
Week of October 2nd, 2023 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance The push toward greater sustainability, automation and speed within the supply chain has led to further innovation in packaging. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS OUR PERSPECTIVE Have questions about dangerous goods transport? Call the Labelmaster Regulatory Hotline…
DG Digest: FRA publishes new safety advisory to help protect workers
Uh-oh. It’s October already! How did that happen? Now’s the time to start making sure that your winter safety plans are ready to go and that your contracts with snow removal vendors are finalized. You don’t want your workplace to be the last in line for this vital service. Employee slips and falls rise dramatically…
DG Digest: PHMSA’s extends comment period for HM-265A
The last official week of the summer season was typical from a regulatory standpoint; a little of this, a little of that. Hopefully, everyone is ready for the fall and its attendant change in the weather and the nature of many activities. Be sure that whether you are at work or play, that you factor…
