Before we begin… This Q&A is based on the 63rd Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, effective in calendar year 2022. Sent from the Contact Me page of my website: Message Body: I have an on-line shipping training on…
Revised Packing Instructions for Lithium Cells and Batteries – Effective 03.31.22
Introduction: The 63rd Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (effective January 1 through December 31, 2022) includes significant changes to the packing instructions for lithium cells and batteries when packed alone (UN3480 for lithium ion or UN3090 for lithium…
Q&A: Is HazMat Employee training required to sign the uniform hazardous waste manifest when used for PCB waste?
Before we begin… The content of this Q&A is based on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). PCBs – or Polychlorinated biphenyls – are a highly…
Transport of Aerosols in Metal Containers by Highway, Rail, or Vessel Within the U.S.
Introduction: Aerosols are a common product found in almost every residential and commercial setting. They are also – usually – a hazardous material (HazMat) subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within…
General Pressure Conditions for Metal Aerosol Containers at 49 CFR 173.306(a)(ii)
Introduction: In a separate article I describe the requirements of 49 CFR 173.306 for Limited quantities of compressed gases as they apply to aerosol. A portion of those regulations indicates authorized metal aerosol containers and associated pressure limitations. In order…
Q&A: Does my truck transporting a “modular power unit” with lithium batteries require the display of placards?
Before we begin… All of the following is based on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). Question (10.20.20): You seem to have the most info and…
Q&A: Can I reuse plastic HazMat packagings for off-site transport of hazardous waste?
Question (January 09, 2021): Good morning, We are reusing plastic drums to send waste back out. The max net mass is 400 kg. Does that mean we cannot fill the drums over 400 kg each drum, even if palletized for…
Q&A: What are the requirements for the IATA training certificate?
Before we begin… The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) creates and enforces the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. The Dangerous…
Q&A: Will an industry “rule of thumb” work for filling HazMat packagings for transportation?
Question: Subject: Container head space for UN rated drums containing liquids Message Body: Are there any regulations in reference to how much liquid can be added to a drum? e.g. 1A1 – 55 gal drum. When dealing with drums containing…
Q&A: If our shipments never require placards do we need to have placards available?
Question: If our shipments never require placards do we need to have placards available? Answer: That’s a good question. Please see below. The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety administration within the U.S. Department of…