Here's a question from a person with years of experience in the hazardous waste industry.  I know because he and I worked together years ago.  His latest question, from July 30th, 2015, is part of an ongoing conversation we've been

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation regulates the interstate - and, to a certain degree and under certain conditions, intrastate - transportation by highway of persons and property by a Commercial Motor Vehicle.

The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest is a document required by both the PHMSA/USDOT and the USEPA for the off-site transportation of hazardous waste and PCB Waste from its point of generation to its final treatment, recycling, or disposal.  But it's

Anyone who generates used oil filters should use this tool to ensure the proper removal of used oil from their oil filters prior to disposal or recycling. View a simple and informative YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrgMCNIWIzM Or, check out the

I RECEIVED A QUESTION FROM A COMPANY WITH WHICH I'VE HAD A LONG AND FULFILLING RELATIONSHIP.  I WAS GLAD TO HELP WHEN I RECEIVED THIS EMAIL ON APRIL 22ND: Hello Dan.  I hope everything is going well for you. Have

One of the hardest challenges for an EHS Professional is staying aware of changes to the Federal Regulations that affect your compliance.  Luckily, these new rules and regulations don't just appear overnight.  Often they are the result of years of

May 20, 2015: A question from someone with whom I have not yet had the opportunity to do business. In other words, a HazMat Professional - not a customer - who needs help with a question: Mr. Stoehr, I was

A question from someone I've assisted in the past (April 21, 2015): Daniel…..lend me your thoughts…..   Example: I have 2500 lbs. of flammable so I know I have to placard for it specifically.  I also have 200 pounds of

The Hazardous Material Regulations of the PHMSA/USDOT at 49 CFR 172.704(a)(4) mandate Security Awareness Training be provided to all HazMat Employees with their initial and triennial HazMat Employee Training.  This training should provide an awareness of security risks associated with HazMat transportation

Pursuant to 49 CFR 172, Subpart C, the shipper of a hazardous material (HazMat) is required to prepare a shipping paper that - unless specifically excepted by the Hazardous Material Regulations - includes the following information: The HazMat's basic description