DG Digest: U.S. DOT and PHMSA each outline revised guidance on regulatory roles

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - March 9, 2020 - DG Digest

The second week in March finds the nation continuing to cope with the growing COVID-19 viral outbreak.  Help your employees stay safe by emphasizing the basics: hand washing, covering one’s mouth for sneezes and coughs, stay home if ill, and don’t panic.  We can do this!  In other news, on Sunday we all “sprang forward.” …

Undeclared hazmat? The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is on the case.

Labelmaster - March 5, 2020 - Hazmat Transport

Say you need a replacement 420 Wh battery for your electric snowblower. Instead of ordering a new one from the manufacturer, you find an online retailer offering a used battery at a discount. When the battery arrives, you—being somewhat knowledgeable about the rules governing transport of lithium batteries—are surprised to see it’s in a plain,…

DG Digest: DOT announces $1 billion in infrastructure grants

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - March 2, 2020 - DG Digest

The first week in March finds the nation confronting a potentially serious health threat in the form of the new COVD-19 coronavirus.  The biggest positive actions we as regulatory and EHS professionals can take to help our fellow employees is to encourage everyone to not panic, and to employ common sense precautions like thorough hand…

Supply Chain Moves: Week of March 2, 2020

Labelmaster - March 1, 2020 - Supply Chain Moves

Week of March 2nd, 2019 Linking technology news with Dangerous Goods compliance Technology is helping improve supply chain performance and deliver greater business value. But not every aspect of the supply chain is getting the attention (and investment) it deserves. To help companies keep a pulse on technology trends impacting business and the movement of…

DG Digest: while not changing regulations, Transport Canada to reform the language of TDGR

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - February 24, 2020 - DG Digest

Winter slogs on as we approach the end of February and look forward to March, which, according to tradition, “comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.”  Let’s all hope so!  Meanwhile, the week just concluded saw a number of actions of interest, with both national and international actions taking place that…

7 misconceptions about attending the Dangerous Goods Symposium

Labelmaster - February 20, 2020 - Events

Have you ever attended Labelmaster’s Dangerous Goods Symposium? If so, here’s what you need to know right now: The 2020 Dangerous Goods Symposium will be held September 9-11 in Chicago You’ll save $50 by registering by April 30, 2020. Now, if you’ve never attended the DG Symposium, you might have a reason or two why…

DG Digest: FRA publishes regulation on risk reduction programs and FMCSA announces reduced fees for states

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - February 17, 2020 - DG Digest

The week just ended found regulatory activity about normal—several actions of interest including several Special Permit actions from PHMSA and a big new final rule from the FRA. In another story that is not currently receiving heavy US media coverage, our Canadian neighbors are experiencing an environmental and political dispute that has had a significant impact…

Supply Chain Moves: Week of February 17, 2020

Labelmaster - February 16, 2020 - Supply Chain Moves

Week of February 17, 2019 Linking technology news with Dangerous Goods compliance The supply chain greatly impacts an organization’s overall performance, and managing dangerous goods safely and compliantly as part of its operations adds a greater level of complexity. That’s why it’s more important than ever for companies to have the right technology and processes…

Hazmat Quizmaster: Do you know how to ship lithium batteries by air?

Labelmaster - February 13, 2020 - International Regulations, Lithium Batteries

KEEP YOUR LITHIUM BATTERY SHIPMENTS COMPLIANT  Lithium batteries are hazmat, and the regulations for shipping them change often. Keep your shipments safe and compliant with a complete line of lithium battery resources from Labelmaster.  Make sure your shipments are safe and in complete compliance with a full line of solutions from Labelmaster—a full-service provider of goods and services for hazardous materials…

DG Digest: In response to derailments, Transport Canada orders ‘Key Trains’ to limit speed to 25 mph

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - February 10, 2020 - DG Digest

We begin the second week of February with Transport Canada taking center stage on the regulatory scene in a major action directed at addressing train operating safety following a pair of recent oil train derailments.  Find the details on that below.  A variety of other and somewhat less minor—but still interesting–actions rounded out the week’s…