While this may not seem like a big deal, the consequences of not certifying employees to do the types of work that you want them to perform can be both dangerous and costly. And then you add in the regulations for DOT HazMat Employee and EPA’s requirements for Waste Handlers. It’s ea...
DOT TheDepartment of Transportation regulates the safe transportof hazardous materials and ensures standardized classification and labeling. DOT classifies hazmat as any items which are a risk to the environment or public safety when they are being transported or moved. There are a wide variety of op...
Eight Years Later... What We Have Learned About DOT HAZMAT in Our IndustryApproximately eight years ago, through discussions with other professionals in the nondestructive testing industry it quickly became apparent just how little people understood the regulations and the potential liabilities related...
The Journal of HazMat Transportation's™ Exclusive Comments on Current U.S. DOT Letters of Interpretation of the Hazardous Materials Regulations This is one of those letters that could benefit from some further analysis of the question being raised. If one goes back to the incoming letter, the...
Hazmat Regulations: What Life Sciences Companies Need To Know By Susan Ritter, principal packaging engineer, Adept Packaging Hazardous materials regulations are complex, but it’s helpful to remember the goal: It’s all about safety — safety for workers, consumers, and the environment. Most of ...
The biggest “other entity” within the DOT you need to watch out for is thePHMSA. When you pick up a hazmat package you must comply with the Hazmat Regulations. These are more complicated, and the investigators are more aggressive as compared to the FMCSA, so knowing aboutDOT Complianceis...
What are the regulations impacting Critical Infrastructure Sectors? From a NIS2 perspective The main objectives of the NIS2 Directive include: –Improving cybersecurity capabilities.NIS2 requires EU member states to establish a national framework for cybersecurity and designate national competent authorities...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA), sets regulations for disqualifications for all CDL holders. It should be noted that if your past criminal history includes a crime involving a motor vehicle, you may be unable to obtain a CDL. 4. Pass the DOT Drug Screen and DOT Phy...
DOT compliance ensures roads are as safe as possible for everyone. It’s essential to always have an up-to-date and complete DOT certification and number. If you transport hazardous materials, you’ll need to earn special handling certifications. Consider the Hazmat School for your hazardous mate...
What are the 6 Types of License Endorsements? Certain types of vehicles require an endorsement on a license. Those license endorsements can include: H (HazMat): Required for drivers transporting hazardous materials such as gasoline, oil, and other dangerous chemicals. This endorsement requires both ...