Why aren’t people more excited about the release of new Dangerous Goods regulatory publications?
Sure, they’re long and intimidating, but that didn’t stop the Game of Thrones series from becoming best-sellers.
And no, they’re not very entertaining, but they are completely essential for their role in keeping hazmat shipments safe and compliant. Every organization in the Dangerous Goods supply chain needs them.
So, we got to thinking … what if these manuals were movies instead of books? Everyone gets excited about movie releases, right?
Get your popcorn ready! Here come the trailers for this fall’s blockbuster Dangerous Goods regulatory movies!
Heroes of hazmat transport by air brandish the IATA DGR!
In a world where supply chains are challenged as never before … inventories are depleted … and a fierce pandemic makes every day more unpredictable than the last … hazardous materials must travel by air to meet the demands of industry in every corner of the globe!
(Smart-aleck hero) “Wait a sec—can a globe even have corners?”
But who will keep these air shipments of Dangerous Goods safe and compliant? This task falls to ordinary men and women, made heroic by their knowledge and dedication, and bound together by one essential book that unifies their mission—the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 63rd edition!
Who should see it: Any business that ships any kind of Dangerous Goods by air, from anywhere in the world to anywhere else in the world.
When it hits theaters: Now. Order it today.
When new rules take effect: January 1, 2022
Adventure on the high seas with the IMDG Code!
Across the endless oceans, mammoth container ships make their way from one continent to another, towering with the goods and raw materials that keep the world’s economy strong. Many of these leviathans carry hazardous materials, which imperil crews and cargo if they’re not handled compliantly.
(Heroic ship captain) “If there are Dangerous Goods on my ship, dammit, I want them packaged, labeled, documented and loaded in full compliance! Who’s with me?”
Fighting the twin scourges of intentional and unintentional non-compliance, our heroes of the high seas rely on one source of truth: the two-volume 40th Amendment of the IMDG Code!
Who should see it: Any business that ships any kind of Dangerous Goods by vessel, from anywhere in the world to anywhere else in the world.
When it hits theaters: Already in wide release. Order it today.
When new rules take effect: Voluntary compliance until June 1, 2022, when new rules become mandatory.
The Early 49 CFR and MasterRegs™ 49 CFR are on the case!
One book governs millions of hazmat shipments crossing the United States every day—Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Those in the know call it the 49 CFR, but it can be an impenetrable mystery, even to hardened Dangerous Goods pros.
(Bad cop) “We’re gonna get to the bottom of this interpretation whether you cooperate or not!”
(Good cop) “Sorry about my rude partner. Let’s see if we can reach an understanding.”
Our heroes have two weapons on their side—both Labelmaster exclusives: the Early 49 CFR and the MasterRegs™ 49 CFR!
Early 49 CFR
Who should see it: Any business that ships any kind of Dangerous Goods by ground in the United States.
What it’s about: Parts 100-185 of the 49 CFR, but available months earlier than the government release.
When it hits theaters: Soon. Order it today.
When new rules take effect: October 1, 2021.
MasterRegs™ 49 CFR
Who should see it: Any business that ships any kind of Dangerous Goods by ground in the United States.
What it’s about: Parts 100-185 of the 49 CFR in a larger format with an easy-to-read hazmat table, color display of hazmat labels & placards, and highlighted regulatory updates since the previous edition.
When it hits theaters: Soon. Order it today.
When new rules take effect: November 1, 2021.
You can see all the movies—er, publications—pertaining to U.S. ground transport here.
More DG publications that aren’t being made into movies
While all of the above publications are essential, many operations also need additional resources, from the Emergency Response Guidebook to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Alas, none are being made into movies, but Labelmaster offers every Dangerous Goods regulatory publication your operation might need.
Questions about which publications your operation needs most? Call us at 800.621.5808 or contact Labelmaster online.
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