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A slow January lulled me into a sense of complacency. "Hey, this being at home and having time to work on my business is great!" However, a very busy February, March (so far), and work scheduled for April - and beyond! - brought me back to the reality of my business.
I'm not complaining but time spent preparing for and providing training is time I can't spend on my articles and this newsletter. Hence, the combined newsletter for January and February arriving in mid March.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions that should be asked but aren't. So I ask them for you!
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What is your hazardous waste generator status?
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Must you register as a shipper or carrier of HazMat?
Do you need a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit?
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Section 14 of the Safety Data Sheet - Friend or Foe?
The information contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be an important part of your classification of a hazardous material prior to its transportation. But how much of the information in an SDS can be relied upon? And for what purpose? The answer may surprise you. More...
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| I don't just write articles!  My YouTube channel is filled with informational videos on a variety of regulatory topics. Curious about universal waste in California? How about the operation of a TSDF for hazardous waste? It's in there, with more being added every day.
 I upload a variety of photos to Flickr. Perhaps you could use some of them in your training or promotional materials.
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Overview of the RCRA Permit Program
As a generator of hazardous waste are you required to have a RCRA permit? What if you treat your hazardous waste on-site? What if you store it for more than 90 days? This short article summarizes the complex federal regulations of the RCRA permit program. More...
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| New Size Requirement for the Identification Number Marking Perhaps you missed it but January 1, 2017 was the deadline for compliance with the new requirement for the height of the identification number displayed on a non-bulk packaging of HazMat. It's not too late! Read how to comply here. |
| Do you have a question?
People contact me with questions and I answer 'em!
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Video From IATA: What are the Dangerous Goods Regulations?
If you offer for transport hazardous materials (aka: dangerous goods) by air your carrier will require you to comply with the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). What are the Dangerous Goods Regulations?
Watch IATA's short video to learn.
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| Loading and Unloading of Rail Tank Cars  When loading or unloading big tank cars of HazMat, little things mean a lot. Like the size of the letters on the warning sign. And the placement of a physical barrier to the track. Better read this article to be sure you're doing it right. More... |
 Labels, Markings, and Placards on an IBC
Do you ship HazMat in Intermediate Bulk Containers? Do you want to save time and money? How about displaying the required labels and markings on an IBC in the same way as on a 55-gallon drum? Curious?
Read here.
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Upcoming Webinar Training
Want site-specific training for your employees but can't schedule
Onsite Training? Then consider site-specific
Webinar Training scheduled at your convenience. Less cost. Less hassle. Full compliance.
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Three hours and $189 to compliance!
Click on the link to learn more or to register for Web-Based Training.
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Testimonials from
Onsite Training
"Confusing subject made very understandable with the training.
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- Paul Ellis with Calgon Carbon in Pittsburgh, PA
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in Your Area
Contact me now to schedule Onsite Training in 2017!
February 2 in Geneva, IL
February 15 in Rockford, IL
February 17-18 in Martin, SC
February 22-23 in Chandler, AZ
March 14 in Painesville, OH
March 16 in Morris, IL
March 22 in Rockford, IL
March 23 in Monroe, WI
March 28 & 30 in Lena, IL
April 7 in Elizabeth, NJ
April 13 in Ontario, CA
April 19-20 in Allen, TX
...and more to schedule.
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Archive of Past Newsletters
New to my Newsletter? Want to see what you've missed? Thanks to Constant Contact I now have an archive page for all of my past newsletters.
Please feel free to include a link to them from your website or blog.
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