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Generally, once a year, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) publish a final rule called HM-215.  This final...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP March 21, 2022

When people think about dangerous goods, they usually think about things like dynamite. Ebola virus. Radioactives glowing greenly in the...

Barbara Foster March 14, 2022

This article was originally published in March 2017 and has been updated in March 2022 for accuracy. Lawn Equipment Safety...

Michael Zendano March 09, 2022

We touched briefly in my previous blog regarding the safety issues surrounding COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits and their disposal....

ICC Regulatory Expert March 09, 2022

In the past two years, we have seen a drastic drop in air passenger travel due to the pandemic, but...

Elton Woodfine March 07, 2022

La peinture est l’une des marchandises dangereuses les plus courantes qui sont expédiées sous divers modes de transport. Que vous...

Michael Zendano March 02, 2022

This past June, the city of Rockton, Illinois, was rocked by a massive explosion and fire. A chemical plant that...

Elton Woodfine October 19, 2021

In my previous blog concerning the DOT audit, we looked at the common VIOLATIONS that the DOT auditors find.  Now,...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP October 13, 2021

Has this ever happened to you? You just want to send a present to a friend or relative containing a...

Barbara Foster October 12, 2021

J’ai eu le « privilège » de subir deux audits du DOT. Je crois que, même si l’on est bien...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP October 06, 2021

I have had the “privilege” of going through two DOT audits. I believe that no matter how prepared you are,...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP October 06, 2021

Customer: I need an SDS for Acetic Acid, please. ICC: Absolutely, what concentration of acetic acid? Customer: Can I get...

ICC Regulatory Expert October 04, 2021

The past two years have created many changes in how we work. One change I’ve noticed is that, since most...

Barbara Foster November 22, 2021

This post was originally published in January 2018 and has been updated in November 2021 for accuracy. A freight forwarder...

ICC Regulatory Expert November 18, 2021

An individual should always check the rules and regulations when working with flammable, dangerous goods. The Global Harmonization System (GHS)...

Elton Woodfine November 17, 2021

Depending on the regulation, there are very specific requirements on what type of outer and inner packaging you must use...

Michael Zendano November 15, 2021

All dangerous goods are tested for something or another. There are specific tests and criteria to follow to find out...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP November 10, 2021

Is a lithium-ion battery pack considered UN3481, Lithium-ion batteries contained in equipment, or UN3480, Lithium-ion batteries? This is a question...

ICC Regulatory Expert November 08, 2021

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