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TITLE 49--Transportation: HAZMAT deals with all forms of transportation (train, plane, semi, etc.), and this category deals with proper transporting and handling techniques for hazardous materials in effect as of the publication date. Any regulation changes that have been published in the Federal Register may be discussed heren. The Federal Register Updates allow you to review upcoming rule changes before they affect your business.

4 Things to Know About the HAZWOPER Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has come up with a safety standard that applies to employers and employees who are or might be exposed to hazardous waste during operations.

NEW HAZMAT STANDARDS

The hazardous materials regulations have changed significantly over the last several years.

Four Things You Don’t Know About Spills

Here’s a quiz for anyone whose company is at risk for spills of hazardous materials or other regulated substances at facilities or on the road.

Spill Not My Company’s Fault; Why Are We Still Liable for It?

Environmental liability laws relating to pollution events that require cleanup and reporting can be confusing.

Your Environmental Liability, In the Shop or on the Road

Environmental liability can be a thorny issue after the release of a hazardous substance or other pollution event.

Preparation for Releases From Tanks, Pipes, Trucks

Companies responsible for pollution events requiring emergency response and cleanup are subject to a maze of regulations.

Experts in Pollution Control Can Help You Reduce Your Environmental Risk

Risk management is important to the success of any business, especially one threatened by risks involving hazardous materials, petroleum products and other regulated substances that can cause signific

Failure to Report a Spill Ends Costly for Oil Hauler

The US DOT has slapped a Texas crude oil hauler with two penalties after its tank truck overturned in an accident in January, spilling about 420 gallons of oil into the roadside soil.

140 Free phone apps from the Government!

DID YOU KNOW?

There are over 140 apps provided by the government for your smartphone… most are free!

Hazards of Corroded Copper Beryllium Items

Measurement Analysis Corporation was recently involved in the dis-assembly and examination of a sub sea system that contained several items made of a copper beryllium alloy (CuBe, C17200).

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