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Learning New Regulations Learning a new transport regulation is tough. Even if you are familiar with other modes, learning the intricacies...

ICC Regulatory Expert May 04, 2018

Using absorbents with variation packaging, UN marking height, limited quantity, and de minimis quantities Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP May 03, 2018

WHMIS 2015 Training Requirements Next in our WHMIS 2015 countdown series, we will discuss training requirements under the new regulation....

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP May 02, 2018

WHMIS 2015 concentration ranges, training, overpacks, segregation and non-DG in DG packaging Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP April 26, 2018

National Day of Mourning is April 28th On a winter’s day in February, 1891, my great-grandfather was working in a...

Barbara Foster April 25, 2018

PHMSA has decided to not move forward to amend HMR 49 CFR 171-180 that would require CMTV loaders and unloaders...

Bob Holder March 03, 2014

The shippers (consignors) of dangerous goods in Canada as per Section 3.5 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations have...

February 20, 2014

Amendment 36-12 of IMDG code finalized Just in time for the Holidays The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee has adopted Resolution...

Bob Holder December 30, 2013

As the start of a new year approaches, it’s time for parties, resolutions – and to check our dangerous goods/hazmat...

Barbara Foster December 19, 2013

Transport Canada on October 17, 2013 has issued a Protective Direction that requires any person engaged in importing or offering...

October 28, 2013

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has increased the potential penalties for failing to comply with the Hazardous...

Barbara Foster May 01, 2013

Have you ever thought about what’s in your first aid kit? We walk by them and never even notice them...

April 08, 2013

“Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs. Blockin’ out the scenery; breaking my mind. Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read...

April 03, 2013

OSHA recently published a brief relating to the new hazardous chemical labeling requirements under the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP March 14, 2013

The Alberta government has issued Industrial Railway Circular No. 1 (Guideline for the Transfer of Dangerous Goods to or from...

February 28, 2013

Some jurisdictions (like Quebec) have made snow tires mandatory. And some in Sweden are calling for mandatory high-spec winter tires for trucks. But if the operator is not driving according to the road conditions, what's the point? ‎Read More »

February 01, 2013

With the changing seasons, comes a change in weather that may affect your area with storms and natural disasters. According...

October 19, 2012

DG / HazMat Industry Acronyms Have you ever spoken with a seasoned Hazmat professional who is seemingly talking in gibberish??...