Coverage of Air Transport Rules Clarified For Facilities Handling Hazardous Materials.

Reports that the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration clarified its rules on the training of shipment personnel to ensure their safety in handling hazardous materials for air transportation. Misconception of packaging, shipping and freight forwarding companies on their role in the shipment of hazardous materials; Mandate made by the 49 CFR 175 for all person who will accept and prepare shipments of hazardous materials; Employees who are required to undergo training under the rule.