Last week brought in the formal beginning of Autumn. Break out the pumpkin spice! Also, take note that the sun is rising later and setting earlier, which can always be a potential impact on driving safety. If your company’s site is located in the snow belt, now is the time to start thinking about getting…
DG Digest: Several Federal Agencies Post Semi-Annual Regulatory Agendas
This edition of the DG Digest is being published on the first day of fall. Happy Autumn, everyone! Hopefully it will be a great (and safe!) season at work and at home. Here’s the regulatory news from the very last week of summer: EPA The agency published a proposed rule that if enacted will significantly…
DG Digest: Transport Canada issues new guidance on transport of exempt propane tanks, PHMSA has set of new SP actions
It was a quiet regulatory week, perhaps reflecting the “summer doldrums.” After all, even regulators need a seasonal break. Here’s the latest news: PHMSA The agency published another tranche of Special Permit (SP) actions. See the results at the links below: 2025-13235.pdf 2025-13236.pdf 2025-13237.pdf Transport Canada Although perhaps not exactly regulatory-related, the Ministry did publish…
DG Digest: PHMSA ICR dealing with radioactive packaging; Transport Canada has new safety guidance out for travelers carrying lithium batteries, and OSHA and FMCSA both have minor actions
After last week’s massive tranche of regulatory news, this week’s summary returns to a more normal level of activity. Meanwhile, very hot weather continues to roll through the nation, so be sure to keep plugging away at those heat safety plans. Here’s the latest regulatory happenings: PHMSA The agency published a comprehensive ICR dealing with…
DG Digest: Notice – How DOT intends to process potential criminal allegations. OSHA, EPA, Transport Canada notes.
June wraps up with extremely hot weather across much of the eastern half of the country. It’s a great time for safety professionals to keep extra eyes on our colleagues working outdoors or in non-climate-controlled spaces. Heat illnesses can happen quickly, so let’s all be super careful to protect our fellow employees. Here’s the latest…
DG Digest: Transport Canada has a compliance advisory out for railroad tank cars.
This edition of the DG Digest appears consonant with the Memorial Day holiday; the Labelmaster family joins all Americans in honoring the fallen members of our armed forces who sacrificed their lives for our nation. May we never forget. Here is this week’s news: Transport Canada The Ministry published an advisory reiterating to affected stakeholders…
DG Digest: PHMSA, OSHA, & Transport Canada Release New Items
Sunday was Mother’s Day! Hopefully all the Moms out there had a chance to relax and get pampered a little. It’s a tough job! Here’s this week’s regulatory news: PHMSA After a bit of a slow start this year, PHMSA is busy rolling out Special Permit actions. Here’s the latest batch. See the three links:…
DG Digest: USDOT Published a New Organizational Chart
The last full week of April was a quiet one in the regulatory world, with minimal news. See the latest below: USDOT The department has published a new organizational chart outlining the changes in leadership and responsibility that are in place now that the transition of administrations is complete. See the new chart at the…
DG Digest: PHMSA Updates Hazmat Registration Packet and Info for Letters of Interpretation, Plus FMCSA has a New ICR and More
The busy holiday weekend has ended, and the nation is rolling into the heart of spring weather. That often means significant severe weather threats in many areas, so if your workplace is located in such an area, be sure that your safety plan is up to date and your employees know what to do to…
DG Digest: PHMSA extended the comment period for its NPRM HM-265, FMCSA final rule published.
The second full week of January finds the nation battling heavy winter weather in the Midwest and South, and the incredibly tragic fires in the Los Angeles area. Wherever you are, please stay safe. The Labelmaster family wishes all our friends in Los Angeles the very best as they work to get through this unprecedented…