You may have heard about this humongous international sporting event starting in Rio de Janeiro next week. (We’re not allowed to use the O-word; for the duration of this article we’ll refer to the event as the HISE—Humongous International Sporting Event.)
Here’s a quick guide to a selection of HISE terms that sound like they could refer to the Dangerous Goods business. Study this list, and you’ll sound like you’ve watched every minute of HISE coverage from Rio. (Are we allowed to say Rio?)
Anchor Leg
HISE meaning: The final portion of a relay race, usually by the fastest runner or swimmer on the team.
DG meaning: The final section of an intermodal shipment, usually by the slowest of the modes.
Boxing
HISE meaning: Two competitors attempt to beat each other senseless with their fists.
DG meaning: A customer attempts to find the perfect packaging for his Dangerous Goods shipment.
Degree of Difficulty
HISE meaning: An indication of how difficult or complex a dive is. The higher the degree of difficulty, the higher the potential score of the dive.
DG meaning: An indication of how difficult or complex a DG shipment is. The higher the degree of difficulty, the more likely a shipment may be rejected (see below).
Dump
HISE meaning: An off-speed volleyball shot designed to befuddle defenders.
DG meaning: Your office. Seriously. Maybe you should order some up-to-date DG shipping manuals and recycle your collection from 2002–2014.
False Start
HISE meaning: When a competitor in a footrace leaves the starting block before the official signal to begin the race. Penalty: disqualification.
DG meaning: When a shipper sends a package before its Dangerous Goods classifications have been assessed. Penalty: a frustrated shipment.
Hitting the Wall
HISE meaning: In long-distance cycling or running, sudden fatigue and loss of energy caused by the depletion of the body’s glycogen levels.
DG meaning: In Dangerous Goods consulting, sudden fatigue and loss of energy caused by the depletion of the body’s caffeine levels.
Opening Ceremony
HISE meaning: A major, spectacular event, during which competitors from nearly every nation on earth parade around the stadium.
DG meaning: A minor, unremarkable event, during which someone opens a correctly packed shipment and is pleased that its contents are intact.
Pick and Roll
HISE meaning: A basketball play in which a player sets a screen (pick) for a teammate handling the ball and then slips behind the defender (roll) to accept a pass.
DG meaning: A logistics play in which a warehouse worker selects a product (pick) and then breezes through declarations (roll) to offer the shipment.
Rejected
HISE meaning: When a basketball or volleyball shot is swatted back toward the shooter, usually with a smirk and a derisive comment.
DG meaning: When a DG shipment is swatted back to the sender, usually with a smirk and a rules citation.
Stick the Landing
HISE meaning: When a gymnast completes a dismount with perfect form, incurring no deductions from the judges.
DG meaning: When a Dangerous Goods professional completes an air shipment with perfect forms, incurring no penalties from hazmat inspectors.
Triathlete
HISE meaning: A competitor in an endurance event that involves swimming, biking and running.
DG meaning: A Dangerous Goods professional considered an expert in shipping regulations for air, ground and maritime.
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