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The article highlights the competitive advantage of having a well-designed and properly maintained inventory of hazardous materials on site for adhesives manufacturers. Key factors that must be considered toward proper maintenance of inventory include compliance, chemical exposures, transport of hazardous materials, disposal of hazardous wastes, regulatory reporting, training and preparedness and cost control among others.

Focuses on reducing the risks of transporting hazardous materials. Compliance with regulations in preparing the material for shipping; Importance of training for people involved; Responsibilities of the shipper. INSET: Ever-changing regulations..

The article focuses on the changes made to "UN Transport Tests" which explains the international regulations on the transportation of lithium cells and batteries. The amended regulation includes additional restrictions and changes to the testing requirements both for lithium cells and batteries. The batteries that will pass the test required in the regulation can be transported without the need to apply further precautions required for dangerous items.

The article explores the complexity of the business of shipping hazardous chemicals due to complex regulations from multi-governing agencies. Complex regulations put chemical producers that violate them under costly penalties and force chemical shippers to be have a comprehensive understanding of current regulations. Among the rules that shippers must adhere into are the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Codes and the mandates of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The article offers ten tips for safe transport of hazardous materials (hazmat). The first step calls for classifying the product using a Material Safety Data Sheet required by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Understanding the distribution environment is emphasized in order to determine the regulatory steps to prepare the shipment. Knowing the regulations applicable to the transportation mode used is mentioned together with proper packaging to ensure protection. Paperwork is cited for proper handling and movement of shipment.

The article discusses the United Nations (UN)-rated steel pails set for the coatings, paint and metal packaging industries. Topics discussed include the transportation and packaging of the hazardous chemicals, the formulation of products with lowest volatile organic compound (VOC) by manufacturers of paint and coatings, and the manufacturing technologies.

The article reports that the government of Singapore is tightening its security precautions for trucks carrying hazardous materials (hazmat) shipments. The latest measures include equipping trucks with devices that can remotely shut down the engines to prevent their use in a terrorist attack. According to one government official, trucks transporting hazmat shipments are monitored closely to make sure they adhere to their stipulated rotation and arrive in a timely manner.

The article reports on an agreement entered into by Labelmaster with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as of January 2016 in an aim to simplify air shipping compliance of dangerous goods through distribution of IATA regulatory publications.

The article reports the move by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as of August 2014 to impose a moratorium on the transfer of hazardous biological materials, among others, following a series of potentially lethal safety lapses becoming public.

The article focuses on the proposal of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation on the safe transfer of hazardous materials wherein the agency proposed a rule that would require additional training for employees and new safety requirements for motor carriers.

The article focuses on the revision of the security plan requirements on handling hazardous wastes by the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It states that the revision was done to accord PHMSA's security plan requirements with the high-consequence dangerous goods. It mentions the changes in the rule, such as the elimination of the security plan requirements for Class 9 materials and narrowing down the scope of Class 8.

The article presents the outlook of Lion Technology Inc. on the trends in the hazardous materials shipping sector for 2008. The rise in imports and exports has brought additional challenges for hazardous materials shippers. They must have well-qualified logistics managers who can navigate multiple, complex, and diverse hazardous materials rules to find the most expeditious means to move trans-border shipments. The growth of technology has introduced new transportation hazards. Training also continues to be a challenge for shippers.

The article features Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp.'s tank/pump systems with single- or double-wall tank construction for chemical processing, plating, metal finishing, waste treatment, pollution control or other services that require the collection, transfer, neutralization or treatment of corrosive, abrasive, hazardous or ultrapure fluids. The user-friendly systems were on display at the WEFTEC conference held November 2005.

Presents a seven-step approach for staying compliant with the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations. Method for remembering shipping description; Identification and classification of hazardous materials; Proper hazardous materials shipping documentation.

Provides several steps to safe storage and use of hazardous materials. Importance of knowing types of hazardous materials; Usability of a complete hazard communication program; Appropriate storage place for materials.

Reports on the efforts of the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) to update its "Guide to Training Hazardous Materials Employees Involved in Transportation (Fourth Edition)." Purpose of the guide; NPCA Web site in which a copy of the guide can be downloaded.

Focuses on the restrictions for companies transporting hazardous materials to the job site to ensure industrial safety in the U.S. Compliance to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for materials trading; Exemptions of the HMR; Restrictions on the volume and type of materials to be transported.

As security concerns rise over the 800,000 daily shipments of hazardous materials over the U.S. highways, the once-hard line between electronics and heavy iron is fading fast. At the moment, 100 freight trucks roaming across the U.S. are armed with the latest in computerized gadgets and software as part of a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration HAZMAT security and equipment test. The security options also could become construction fleet management tools. Leading the research team is Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, backed by public and private partners.

Reports on the consideration of safety and security measures for hazardous materials shipments by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Pre-notification of the routes and time of shipments; Need of armed escorts for accompanying the shipment; Technologies for vehicle tracking; Adjustments to routine operating procedures; Regulations for the construction and security of safe havens.

Focuses on the HazMat Digital Expert online system from Virtual Compliance Inc. which help businesses classify hazardous materials for safe handling and transportation. Benefits of using the system; How the system functions; Use of the system in the shipment of a mixture of materials.

Reports on the United States Department of Transportation Research and Special Program Administration's announcement of more stringent standards for breakout tanks used to relieve surges in hazardous liquid pipeline systems or to store hazardous liquids. Prevention of oil spills; Incorporation of 13 consensus standards from the National Fire Protection Association and the American Petroleum Institute.

Discusses the impact of the US Department of Transportation's (DOT) hazardous materials transportation (hazmat) program on the ceramics industry. Aim of the DOT regulations to ensure proper material handling so minimum environmental problems occur should there be a spill; Packaging requirements of the DOT regulations.