IATA has released their January updates to the newest regulations. Downloads: IATA ADDENDUM JAN 2023 IATA Lithium Battery Guidance 2023 Infotrac can supply the IATA DGR as well as the training you need to navigate the regulations and stay compliant. Email [email protected] or call 1-800-535-5053 today!
2022 FMSCA YEAR IN REVIEW This year began with numerous exemption applications for the qualification of drivers related to vision, hearing, and epilepsy/ seizure disorders. FMCSA requires those seeking a commercial driver’s license meet certain physical and health criteria. When an induvial does not meet those requirements, an exemption can be obtained. Those approvals
Today the Federal Register included an update from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). They have incorporated the Interim Final Rule (IFR) into the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) under this Final Rule (FR) with a few small changes based on people’s comments, including some Jason Kob
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a Final Rule that amends the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to harmonize U.S. laws with numerous international standards. The Final Rule improves safety, streamlines the transport of hazardous materials, including medical supplies, batteries, and components used in manufacturing, and
2022 OSHA YEAR IN REVIEW - Andie Denk, Infotrac GHS Director When OSHA adopted GHS in 2012, Revision 3 of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (the “Purple Book”) was used to create the regulation. In the past 10 years, there have been significant changes have been made
June 12, 2018 OSHA and PHMSA will host public meetings at the DOT Headquarters Conference Center. Conference call or "Skype meeting" options will also be available. Preregistration is required. PHMSA will meet from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to discuss proposals in preparation for the 53rd session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts
For anyone that has shipments delayed or rejected because of the border size of their hazmat labels, relief is on the way. In a Letter of Interpretation issued on May 8th, PHMSA responded to a request for clarification on the 2mm inner border on labels. The final rule issued on January 8, 2015 revised
Your freight company wants proof that someone has been trained before they will ship your hazardous materials or dangerous goods. You receive ads telling you to retrain every two or three years. You have heard that your hazmat employees need to be trained, but... WHO IS A HAZMAT EMPLOYEE? The information below is taken
Want to be more involved? Here is an opportunity! The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) is hosting a forum on May 16 and 17, 2018 to discuss: Results of recently completed projects Brief new project plans with stockholder input Discuss the direction of current and future research projects. They will also solicit comments
IATA, the International Air Transportation Association, has provided guidelines for traveling with lithium batteries and devices containing lithium batteries. Even so, passengers should consult with their airline prior to travel in case additional restrictions are in effect. The rules provided by IATA in the recent publication went into effect March 2018. The guide includes:
