Hazardous Material Package Selection – UN 4GV Packaging
As most hazardous material and dangerous goods professionals are aware, one of the most important responsibilities of a hazmat shipper is selecting a compliant dangerous goods packaging. 49CFR §173.22 states that a person shall determine that the packaging or container used to transport a hazardous material is an authorized packaging,…
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Packaging Matters 2019 – Q1
Hazardous Materials: Revision of Max and Min Civil Penalties
July 15, 2016 Hazardous Materials: Revision of Maximum and Minimum Civil Penalties PHMSA-2016-0041 (HM-258D) In 49 CFR 107.329, Appendix A to subpart D of 49 CFR part 107, and 49 CFR 171.1: A Rule by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Effective August 1, 2016, changes to the minimum…
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Press Release: HAZPlus® Debuts New Lithium Battery Packaging in Anticipation of PHMSA’s HM224-F Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2015 NEW RULES CALL FOR NEW PACKAGING Due to HM224-F battery shippers must reevaluate packaging to ensure safety and compliance HAZPlus®, a St. Louis based hazardous materials packaging supplier has expanded its product line to offer stock and custom solutions that are compliant with HM224-F,…
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Safe Packaging Matters – HM-215M, Harmonization Rule
HM-215M, Harmonization Rule On January 8, 2015 PHMSA published Final Rule HM-215M, “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with International Standards”. The HM-233 series of rulemakings are the vehicle PHMSA uses to update the HMR with changes in the International Dangerous Goods Regulations (Hazardous Materials are referred to as Dangerous Goods internationally, the terms…
READ MORESafe Packaging Matters – OSHA Makes Official Policy Statement on Guidance for the Hazard Communication Standards
OSHA Makes Official Policy Statement on Guidance for the Hazard Communication Standards February 9, 2015 MEMORANDUMFOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS THROUGH: DOROTHY DOUGHERTYDeputy Assistant Secretary FROM: THOMAS GALASSI, DirectorDirectorate of Enforcement Programs SUBJECT: Enforcement Guidance for the Hazard Communication Standard’s (HCS) June 1, 2015 Effective Date The purpose of this memorandum is to…
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HAZPlus® In The News
Battery Market in Motion – Fall 2014
Keeping a Pulse on Packaging Trends. Battery Market in Motion
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Safe Packaging Matters – Safe Battery Packaging
Did you know? PHMSA recently published the Final Rule on Transportation of Lithium Batteries (HM-224F). This Final Rule harmonizes many of the applicable provisions with the International Regulations, (ICAO, IMDG and the UN Model Regulations). Safe Packaging Matters – Battery Packaging
READ MOREOSHA Hazcom/ (GHS) Internationally Recognized Communication Standards – by Lonnie Jaycox, Packaging Engineer, HAZPlus®
HARMONIZED WORKER SAFETY REGULATIONS In the same manner that the US DOT, in an effort to facilitate global commerce, has largely harmonized the regulations concerning the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce in the US with the rest of the world, OSHA has adopted the first step in the harmonization…
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