July 10, 2013 | The new trucking Hours of Service Final Rule went into effect this month. Are you implementing these changes with your drivers? Here is a summary of the changes: – The maximum average work week for truck …
July 5, 2013 | A recent train derailment in upstate New York points out the importance of accident investigations. According to reports, a CSX cargo train derailed on Thursday, June 27 2013 leaving minor injuries to the train’s conductor and …
July 3, 2013 | Do you consider yourself environmentally conscious and responsible? In our last post, we covered the different hazards posed by fireworks. Firecrackers, skyrockets, Roman candles and yes, even those so-called "harmless" sparklers pose serious environmental and health …
June 28, 2013 | Earlier this week, we discussed the different hazard class divisions for common Fourth of July celebratory fireworks. Here is a look at the grouping of the hazard classes according to their compatibility: "A" – Primary explosive …
June 26, 2013 | With the Fourth of July right around the corner, we have noted that the holiday not only marks American history but also a tradition of celebrating with fireworks. These spectacular displays always leave crowds cheering and …
June 21, 2013 | The United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has updated its Hazard Communication Standard to comply with standards set forth by the United Nations. This change will cause many to adapt to new regulations and …
June 13, 2013 | When was the last time you connected with your HazMat Manager? This seems to be a voided role in our everyday activity as many companies do not have a person with hazardous materials expertise as a part …
June 5, 2013 | Retail giant Wal-Mart was recently fined nearly $82 million for failing to properly handle their hazardous waste. Wal-Mart’s fines are the result of their failure to comply with regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency. Since 2003, …
May 31, 2013 | Hazmat shippers and carriers are required to register and pay an annual fee to the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA). This mandate can be found in section 49 of the Code of …
May 22, 2013 | clas·si·fi·ca·tion Noun: The action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics. As we teach here at TCA, the transportation of hazardous materials involves a thorough understanding of the components behind those materials. …