July 24, 2013 | As the December 1st training deadline (the first in a series of deadlines) for GHS approaches, it is important to be mindful of the changes in marking and labeling chemicals. Here is an overview of GHS …
July 17, 2013 | Earlier this month, a Montreal, Main, and Atlantic Railway train with 72 tank cars carrying crude oil derailed in eastern Quebec – causing devastation, death, and destruction to the town of Lac-Mégnatic. According to reports, the …
July 12, 2013 | Following up from our post earlier this week highlighting the new HOS Rule, another important component of your driving safety plan is your CSA Score. CSA scores are updated on a monthly basis. They measure the …
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 …