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U.S. Sponsors National Preparedness Month for September Are you prepared for a disaster? It’s an important question. Some disasters can...

Barbara Foster September 14, 2023

The Risks of Refilling Single Use Propane Cylinders – A Safety Advisory Propane cylinders are an essential item for outdoor...

Elton Woodfine September 14, 2023

PHMSA Terminates EX Numbers If you are shipping explosives and recently PHMSA terminated your EX approval number, you are not...

Michael Zendano September 07, 2023

The Conundrum of Rechargeable Lithium Metal Batteries and Regulations In the world of batteries, lithium metal batteries are making headlines...

Elton Woodfine September 05, 2023

Classification of Mixtures There could be many reasons why someone would want to mix dangerous goods. Some of these reasons...

Elton Woodfine August 29, 2023

IATA Significant Changes – 65th Edition The next IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations release is as predictable as back-to-school and pumpkin...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP August 24, 2023

Managing Hazmat Risks in Tornado-Prone Zones: Preparedness and Safety Measures When living in a tornado-prone area, it is crucial to...

Elton Woodfine August 22, 2023

Is it Time for a Change to the Consumer Chemicals and Container Regulations? Since 2001 there have been very little...

ICC Regulatory Expert August 15, 2023

PHMSA Seeking Comments on UN Package Testing As mentioned in my previous blog, there are many requirements when it comes...

Michael Zendano August 08, 2023

Europe has a new Classifications in town for (EU) 1272/2008 As of December 19, 2022 (EU) 1272/2008 – classification, labelling,...

ICC Regulatory Expert August 02, 2023

Beware of Fakes You know by now that lithium batteries can be dangerous when not shipped correctly. Shippers must pack...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP July 25, 2023

PHMSA Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for International Harmonization, HM-215Q Since the Covid pandemic has started to recede, the Pipeline...

Barbara Foster July 18, 2023

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

WHMIS Launches a Newsletter Workplace Hazardous Materials Bureau, Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate Health Canada have been busy of late,...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP May 30, 2023

Are You Ready to Update Your Safety Data Sheet? One question you might be asking yourself is, “Is my Safety...

ICC Regulatory Expert May 23, 2023

When to Question Regulations: Two Real-World Examples As someone that works with dangerous goods, I know it’s important to stay...

Elton Woodfine May 16, 2023

What if My Hazard Class Labels Won’t Fit on My Box? Choosing the correct UN packaging can be complicated enough....

Michael Zendano May 09, 2023

Needs Assessment According to Wikipedia, “a needs assessment is a systematic process for determining and addressing needs or “gaps,” between current...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP May 02, 2023

Don’t Let a State Variation Change Cause a Delay If you have shipped your dangerous goods by air lately and...

Michael Zendano April 25, 2023