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. …
May 15, 2013 | In July 2012, Congress increased potential penalty fees for failure to comply with regulations set forth in the 49 CFR. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration adopted the changes in the final rule on April …
May 8, 2013 | Retailers face a challenge far beyond marketing and selling their products – it’s a challenge they may not even be aware of: shipping their products from point A to point B – yes, shipping. The process …
May 1, 2013 | Our contact with hazardous materials (HazMat for short) and dangerous goods may be more frequent than expected. The Department of Transportation defines a hazardous material as, “a substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk …