Staying compliant with hazardous materials regulations is one of the most critical challenges facing hazmat employees, shippers, and hazardous materials manufacturers today. Non-compliance does not just mean facing costly federal penalties; it puts your workforce and the public at risk. …
Hazmat 101 – The Basics – The “What” One of the most common questions we receive here at Transportation Compliance Associates, Inc. comes in the form of: “Who is considered a hazmat employee?” “How do I know if I need …
HM-215O FINAL RULE NOTICE Earlier this week, on May 11, 2020 the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the finalization of the much-anticipated rulemaking (HM-215O). If youre not sure what that is, fear not. …
Training Intervals Have you ever missed a payment because it wasn’t set up on auto draft? Or maybe you have been late on a payment because you simply forgot when its due. We all have been there before. Human beings …
This is a question we get asked a lot (or some variation of the question). The short answer is yes. If you ship, receive, or handle ANY hazardous materials in the US, you fall under the requirements of 49 CFR …
The Merriam-Webster definition of a hazmat or haz-mat is: a material (such as flammable or poisonous material) that would be a danger to life or the environment if released without precautions. While a good starting point for what …
When you operate a business in the hazmat industry, compliance to regulations is essential. The failure to adhere to industry rules could lead to the demise of a business – so you’ll need to remain on top of the guidelines …
The transportation of hazardous materials is a risky undertaking which cannot be carried out by untrained personnel. For this reason, all company employees who are tasked with the handling, packaging, transportation, and stowage of hazardous materials must undergo mandatory training. …
Workers dealing in hazardous material must receive proper training to deal and handle those types of materials. This is where hazardous materials training courses play a huge role. Without staying up to speed with the most current information, laws and …
A Background on Hazmat Classification Basics New to Hazmat Classification or looking to get some basics? We’ve got you covered. All materials or a substances that are identified by the Department of Transportation to pose an unreasonable risk to safety, health, …