It’s nearly the end of February, but winter weather continues to trouble much of the nation. Be sure not to lose focus on your workplace’s winter safety plan. Hang in there—we’re almost to spring! Regulatory activity picked up a little last week. Here’s the latest: PHMSA Paul Roberti has been nominated to be the next…
DG Digest: EU ECE Publishes the 2025 ADR
With the federal regulatory “freeze” still in place, US activity remains low. Our world DG partners remain active, however. Here’s last week’s news: EU ADR After something of a delay for the new year, the EU ECE has now published the new 2025 version of the ADR—thar’s the EU’s legal equivalent of the 49 CFR…
DG Digest: Regulatory Rollback Plans
Winter weather continues to blow across the country, as February rolls in. Let’s all keep focused on winter workplace safety as we all hope for an early spring! Here’s last week’s regulatory news: Regulatory Rollback Plans Last week President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO14192) that directs federal agencies tasked with rulemaking to offset any…
DG Digest: USPS rule change regarding various DG items. Transport Canada has new guidance.
As February begins, the new Trump administration’s federal regulatory pause remains in effect. As such, US regulatory activity is very limited at present. This pause is open-ended and may continue for some time. The international scene, however, remains active, and as always, this blog will continue to cover that news as well. Here’s the current…
DG Digest: “Regulatory freeze” imposed by the incoming administration
Tough winter weather reached far south into many sections of the country over the past week. Be sure to keep your site’s walks and drives safe and ice-free, and be on the alert for frozen pipes and locks. Let’s all focus on winter safety. As everyone also knows, the inauguration of the new president is…
DG Digest: PHMSA published an “enforcement discretion” letter – Agency won’t take action against stakeholders using update international regs while working on harmonization.
This edition of the DG Digest publishes on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King holiday. The Labelmaster family joins all Americans in honoring his legacy and being mindful that much work remains to fulfill his vision. It’s also Inauguration Day. As one administration exits and a new one enters, there are bound to be significant…
The last week of 2020 (hooray!) sees important relief from FMCSA and the end of the ORM-D mark
What has been one of the most difficult years in our nation’s modern history finally comes to an end later this week. It is likely none of us will be unhappy to see 2020 in our rearview mirrors. Meanwhile, although the vaccines currently being distributed will eventually help put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
The hazmat pro’s guide to the American Revolution
It’s been a challenging year, but the 4th of July is right around the corner, and we intend to celebrate! How? By sharing the true story of American independence as only fellow Dangerous Goods professionals can understand it. Every American schoolchild learns the classic version of the American Revolution, from the Boston Tea Party to…
How to get strategic about hazmat packaging efficiency
If you’re an e-commerce customer—and who isn’t these days?—you’ve probably had the experience of receiving a small item in a large package and wondering, Was this really the most efficient way to ship this thing? As a supply chain professional, however, you know the answer probably isn’t that simple. Packaging efficiency in today’s decentralized omnichannel…
Last chance to take the 2019 Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook survey!
Labelmaster, Hazardous Cargo Bulletin (HCB) and IATA invite you to participate in the world’s most comprehensive survey of hazmat professionals. The last day for responses is Friday, May 31. Usually, when you see a “last chance” email or blog headline, it’s to entice you into some sort of offer you’ll regret missing. Maybe it’s a…
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