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The article ponders on the reason behind a series of toxic derailments in Canada in 2005. It details the events that transpired during the derailment of a train in Cheakamus Canyon north of Squamish, British Columbia. It explains the factors that contributed to the derailment. It describes the author's experience handling the derailment.

Discusses the importance of establishing plans prior to deployment of U.S. soldiers and equipment in a war against terrorism. Terms used for deployment notification of U.S. forces; Purpose of the automated unit equipment list required for every unit prior to any deployment; Containers used for continental U.S.; Factors to consider by a personnel designated to attend the transportation of hazardous material course of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Discusses new security requirements issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the shipping of hazardous materials, as of April 26, 2004. Benefits of the requirements for the shipping industry; Background on the components of the security plan; Significance of the requirements to the security of the country. INSET: Online resources.

Reports on security requirements for hazardous materials transportation in the U.S. Security awareness training module of the Department of Transportation; Role of the public in hazardous material security.

Focuses on the violations in the air transport of hazardous materials in the United States. Role of hazardous material shipments in aircraft accidents; Reasons for hazardous cargo violations.

Discusses the changes in federal regulations regarding the shipping of hazardous materials or wastes. Hazardous Materials Regulations; Performance-oriented packaging standard; HM-181 docket; Standard enforcers; Deciding whether the product is classified as hazardous material or waste; Shipping papers; Marking, labeling and placarding; Container specifications.

Reports on the risks of transporting hazardous materials through the railroad system. Railroad accident that released benzene into the environment in Wisconsin; Government investigation of the accident; Health risks faced by people exposed to hazardous chemicals; Efforts in upgrading the fleet of tank cars that carry toxic cargo; Efforts of the chemical industry in instilling safety. INSET: What you can do for a safer community....

An interview with Allan Klinge, vice president of refrigeration and power generation equipment maker Klinge Corp., is presented. When asked on his business perspective of 2014, Klinge said there was an uptick of demand for transportation of hazardous goods. He mentioned their company's use of independent data logging of internal container temperatures under the Maritme Dangerous Goods Code for chemical transport. He also discussed the impact and industry challenge on refrigerant replacement.

The article discusses the disclosure that 158 passengers aboard two Delta Air Lines flights may have been exposed to leaking radiation, and its implications for the U.S. federal government's ability to regulate the transportation of hazardous materials. The Transportation Department which oversees the shipment of such materials is expected to face criticism over its alleged failure to exercise tighter controls, as three Congressional committees prepare to investigate the accident. The details of a probe by the Atomic Energy Commission are also cited.

The article reports on a new campaign launched in the U.S. in 1982 which aimed to restrict or prohibit the transportation of hazardous materials near communities in 1982.

The article discusses risks related to dangerous goods storage and transport, comments from Whitbread Insurance Brokers account manager Adam Luscombe, regarding it and Grant Breeze of Store-Safe, regarding inspection of such goods conducted by them.

The article offers information on the deployment of hazardous materials (HAZMAT). It states the importance of HAZMAT certification of soldiers and cites the website for HAZMAT training by the U.S. Defense Ammunition Center located at http://ammo.okstate.edu. It suggests to read the material safety data sheets (MSDS) to know if items for shipment are considered HAZMAT.

The article focuses on the National Tank Truck Carriers Tank Truck Safety & Security Council Annual Seminar, which was held in Nashville, Tennessee from April 6-8, 2010. The main issue of the seminar was the analysis of a study conducted by Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) regarding security risks associated with transportation of hazardous materials on highways.

The article discusses the ins and outs of the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) by shippers and carriers in the U.S. in 2007. It includes information on heightened security concerns regarding hazmat transportation, as well as government regulations on the preparation of hazardous materials for shipment. Also cited are the issues' implications for occupational health and safety.

The article focuses on the strategy used by Torrence, California-based American Honda Motor Co. Inc. in safely shipping automotive parts classified as dangerous goods. While these goods can be shipped in various ways depending on both domestic and international regulations, they are packaged in non-bulk packaging, primarily fiberboard boxes. Ensuring the company's compliance with these regulations is John Dho, regulatory coordinator for the National Parts Division of American Honda.

The article focuses on hazardous materials endorsement (HME). HME requirements discourage many drivers from entering the industry because of the cost and hassle. Hazardous materials liability costs have increased for the railroad cargo industry. The industry is calling for uniform nationwide standards and is taking steps to relieve toxic-by-inhalation-related risk.

The article presents information on packaging for shipping hazardous materials. With the media's focus on highway accidents involving bulk containers, resulting fatalities, and environmental pollution, people tend to forget the vast majority of hazardous materials are shipped in non-bulk containers. This article presents a condensed view of non-bulk "hazmat" packaging requirements, focusing on packing groups and related performance ratings, with references for additional information. Prior to transporting, one must determine whether a material is hazardous, then classifying it before proper packaging can be selected.

The article focuses on transportation loading firm Regional Enterprises Inc. in Johnson City, Tennessee. The amount invested by the company in the facility is worth $100,000. The facility can handle hazardous materials including Class 5 oxidizers and Class 8 acids and serves Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The company has 20 railcar spots available and is looking to expand its throughput to over 40 cars a year.

The article focuses on AAA Couriers, a hazardous chemicals and dangerous gases transportation service in Bradford, West Yorkshire in England. It discusses the launch by Jason Davey to the firm in 1998 and mentions products carried by the firm such as helium, acids, and chlorine. Other topics include the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) training of AAA's drivers, their reliable client relation, and their vehicles and bulk containers. INSET: AAA recently tweaked.

The article offers a corporate profile for Derry, Northern Ireland-based haulage firm Oliver Transport Services. It mentions that the firm specialises in transporting machinery, hazardous goods, concrete products, steel and timber around Great Britain. According to managing director Willie Oliver, haulage companies can share and communicate useful information, such as any significant updates in legislation.

The article offers information on the assessment conducted by the European project SeCUring the EU GNSS adoption in the dangeroUs Material transport (SCUTUM) which compares the performances of European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS OS) and EGNOS Data Access Service (EDAS) with global positioning system (GPS)-only. It mentions that accuracy of GPS position is enhanced by EGNOS OS by three meters in road environments. Moreover, EDAS indicates the quality of GPS position data.

Reports on the exportation of toxic wastes from the European Community under the guise of recycling. Freedom to send refuse abroad acting as a disincentive for European companies to develop technologies that generate less waste; Basel Convention; Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); 60-day waiting period for countries that wants to export waste cargo; Three lists of hazardous waste; More.

Presents information on the criteria on how to properly classify and describe hazardous materials for shipping from the United States Department of Transportation. Requirement of Hazardous Materials regulations and information on Acetone for shipment of the material; What the Basic Shipping Description consist of; Shipping description for a liquid waste.

Focuses on the findings of a report compiled by the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Substances on the risks to public health from transporting dangerous materials near heavily populated centers in Great Britain. Accident scenarios assessed by the government advisory committee; Derailments of trains carrying petroleum products in the 12 months prior to November 1991; Recommendations made by the committee.

Relates that part of a major study about transporting hazardous goods in Britain deals with assessing the risks of hazardous cargo in ports. Health and Safety Executive; Identifying hazardous activities; Risk assessors.

The article focuses on issues pertaining to the enactment of a state environmental law in Ohio that aims to regulate the transportation of railroad companies including CSX. The railroads have asked the United States District Court in Ohio for an injunction against the new law, which places stringent disclosure requirements on shippers transporting hazardous cargo and mandates stiff fines for those who did not comply.

The article reports on a resolution submitted by the Alpine Initiative to the federal government in Bern and the Valais cantonal government in Sion, Switzerland to ban annual transport of dangerous goods over the Simplon Pass.

The article looks at the hazardous materials incident response in France. In 1986, a group of specialists met in Angers to define the mission of the hazardous materials response team (HMRT). In March 2006, the "National Training Guideline for Biological and Chemical Accident Response Team" was published.

This article focuses on transportation of dangerous goods in Great Britain in accordance with Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) regulations. Challenges in the transportation of such material, according to hazardous chemicals expert Chris McRae, include environmental, community and security concerns, and the need for specialist equipment and intensive staff training. It was noted that this niche transport market offers less competition and more stability than general haulage.

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.

The article addresses the threat of unwanted toxic by inhalation (TIH) cargo release in the U.S. Both railroads and trucking firms say they have greatly enhanced security and invested heavily in making improvements in the transportation of hazardous materials. However, the pressure to reduce such a TIH threat is likely to remain firmly on shippers and carriers in 2007.

The article reports on the need for a design standard for safer tank cars that would be used to transport hazardous materials. According to chemical shippers, changes are also needed in the operation of freight railroads. The return to the stewardship process that has resulted to improvements in the rail transportation of hazardous materials is what is required. The Interstate Commerce Act defines railroads as the "common carriers" so they cannot refuse to haul hazardous chemicals.

The article focuses on the debate among U.S. legislators and chemical industry officials over proposals to change requirements for shipment of hazardous materials in the U.S. In the age of heightened awareness of terrorism, new concerns arise about the risk of transporting dangerous cargo. Shippers, on the other hand, are concerned of local governments' implementation of restrictions or banning of hazardous materials transportation. Some major cities that are moving forward with efforts to reroute shipments of toxic materials are: Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.