DG Digest: CPSC asks for public comment on how hazard warnings are communicated to consumers

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - July 26, 2021 - DG Digest

The “Summer Lull” continues apace in the regulatory world, with minimal action last week.  Meanwhile, this new week will see a “heat dome” settle over much of the country.  Be sure to help your employees cope; it’s important to remember that many employees look to HSE and other regulatory personnel for guidance and support in…

Supply Chain Moves: Week of July 26th, 2021

Labelmaster - July 26, 2021 - Supply Chain Moves

  Week of July 26th, 2021 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance Increasing consumer demand and expectations is having a tremendous impact on the global supply chain. As a result, businesses are begun making major changes to their operations in order to keep pace. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS…

2021 DG Symposium speaker Richard Masters: What DG pros can learn from maritime incidents

Labelmaster - July 22, 2021 - Events

Two maritime incidents in 2021 highlight a fact well-known to most Dangerous Goods professionals—that one relatively small lapse can trigger large scale negative consequences. At the 2021 Dangerous Goods Symposium, maritime Dangerous Goods veteran Richard Masters will discuss the Ever Given Suez Canal crash and the catastrophic fire aboard the X-Press Pearl. Other than these…

DG Digest: DOT publishes ‘Chart 17’ for guidance on labels, marks, and placards enforcement

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - July 19, 2021 - DG Digest

Mid-July is here already, and in keeping with the idea that summer is supposed to be a little lazy, not too much went on this week in terms of the regs.  So let’s all enjoy the break together!  Here’s the latest: U.S. DOT The department has published ‘Chart 17.’ The DOT Chart series provides guidance…

Webinar: Is missing information hurting your hazmat shipping operation?

Labelmaster - July 15, 2021 - Events

Say you have a building you want to repaint. You contact a distributor who says they can ship you all the paint you need by air, so you’ll have it tomorrow morning. You hire a crew and wait for the paint. And wait. And wait. And when you call to find out where the heck…

DG Digest: PHMSA Seeks Leading-edge, Innovative Ideas to Advance the Safe Transport of DG

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - July 12, 2021 - DG Digest

Amazingly, it’s already almost mid-July!  Crazy, how quickly the summer goes.  Hopefully everyone is having a chance to enjoy a little down time; be sure that if and when you do, you remain attentive to safety, especially for big chores around the house and most especially, driving.  Summer trips often mean unfamiliar territory, extra road…

Supply Chain Moves: Week of July 12th, 2021

Labelmaster - July 12, 2021 - Supply Chain Moves

  Week of July 12th, 2021 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance Risk has always been a central focus within the dangerous goods industry. However, major disruptions within the global supply chain from COVID-19, capacity constraints, security breaches and other factors, organizations are placing greater focus on risk management than ever before. Let’s…

2021 DG Symposium speaker Laura Denk: How trainers can be more convincing

Labelmaster - July 8, 2021 - Events, Training

One of the most popular presentations at the 2021 Dangerous Goods Symposium might be delivered by someone with no Dangerous Goods experience. Meet Laura Denk, of eChoice Innovations—a Chicago-based firm that solves business challenges with innovative marketing programs. “When you’re talking to someone about what training they or their organization might need, you want them…

This July 4th, what is the most patriotic hazardous material?

Labelmaster - July 1, 2021 - Hazmat Humor

Here’s a question that should have American Dangerous Goods pros debating hotly as July 4th approaches: What is the most patriotic hazardous material? Okay, it’s actually kind of a silly question, but it’s worth considering—especially since so many Dangerous Goods are normal, household items that American shippers often don’t realize are regulated hazmat. So, let’s…

DG Digest: FMCSA to extend compliance date for some provisions of Medical Examiner’s Certification for three years.

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - June 28, 2021 - DG Digest

Believe it or not, it’s already the lead up week to the Independence Day holiday. We all know what that means—increased use of both legal and, unfortunately, some illegal fireworks by the general public. Be sure to remind your employees that they should behave extra safely around fireworks—after all, as DG professionals, we know what these explosive…