It’s the week of Halloween! Let’s all remember that this coming Thursday, especially in the afternoon time, there’s going to be a lot of excited children out on our streets and sidewalks. It’s important that s the adults, we are extra cautious in our driving and ready to give the kids the right of way…
DG Digest: PHMSA Addresses Cryogenic Liquid Risks, FAA Issues Safety Alert for Battery-Related Cargo, and Transport Canada Releases Updated Training Guidance
The leaves are falling fast now as we enter into the second month of autumn. Are your wintertime snow and ice clearance plans in place? Before too long, many parts of the country will be experiencing such weather, so if you haven’t quite finished your preparations, now’s a great time to do so. No one…
DG Digest: PHMSA Sets Date for Next Lithium Battery Air Safety Committee Meeting
The Labelmaster family joins all Americans in extending very best wishes to the people affected by the two recent hurricanes. There are many ways in which all of us can contribute towards recovery efforts. Hopefully, each of us can find a way to help make a difference. Meanwhile, here’s the most recent regulatory news: PHMSA…
DG Digest: PHMSA Offering Free Hazmat Transport Seminar in Indianapolis Later This Month
October is here! Time for all those fall events everyone looks forward to. Another big job you may not look forward to during the season is acting to keep falling leaves clear of gutters and drains at both work and home. Standing water can contribute to unsafe conditions and having it back up in place…
Shaping the Future of Dangerous Goods: 2024 DG Symposium Recap
The Dangerous Goods Symposium once again proved to be the go-to place for the DG industry to come together to exchange insights and collaborate. This year’s symposium gave attendees the chance to learn directly from government regulators and top professionals across the DG, logistics and supply chain sectors. Here’s a quick snapshot of the event:…
DG Digest: FMCSA Extends Comment Period, OSHA Announces Meeting, Publishes ICRs; PHMSA Takes Special Permit Actions
Although school is back in, and most of us feel like fall is here already, this coming week actually features the last few days of summer, with the equinox occurring next Sunday morning. As such—if you have any last-minute summer plans or wishes, now’s the time! Otherwise, you’ll have to slot them in for 2025.…
DG Digest: PHMSA, FAA Team Up on Safe Drone Transport of Hazardous Materials
Amazingly enough, here comes mid-August. One thing that means is that over the course of the next two weeks, a lot of college students will be packing up and heading back to school. And what will they be packing? Among many other things, a lot of lithium battery powered devices. Now is a good time…
Label Finder Updates Include International Shipping Options
In the fast-paced world of Dangerous Goods (DG) compliance, selecting the proper shipping label is essential. Without the right labels, DG shipments will be rejected by regulatory authorities and carriers, creating harmful supply chain delays. However, finding the proper label isn’t always quick or easy. In fact, with numerous label options across nine hazmat classes,…
DG Digest: Supreme Court overturns Chevron, limiting regulatory oversight.
The coming week features the 4th of July holiday. It’s a good time to think about travel safety, since media reports indicate that a record number of Americans may be out on the road during the next ten days or so. If you plan a holiday drive, think about the basics—check your vehicle for safe…
DG Digest: PHMSA Issues New Rule Requiring Electronic Tracking of Hazardous Materials on Trains After East Palestine Incident
Sliding into the last week of June already! Remember how when we were kids, summer went on forever? Not so much now, so enjoy it while you can. The hot weather of July and August is right around the corner, too, so be sure those heat safety plans are in place and ready to go.…