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Applying for a DOT Special Permit: Process, Timelines, and What Makes Applications Fail
Learn how the DOT special permit process works — what your application must include, why permits take 90–120 days, and the single reason most applications are denied
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Americase International Regulatory Expert Contributes to OCP Guidance on Data Center Energy Storage Safety
HazMat Safety Consulting’s Mike Pagel helped write new OCP guidance on safe energy storage deployment for AI-era data centers.
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When Shipments Get Flagged: What Triggers DOT & PHMSA Enforcement — and How to Prevent It
What actually triggers a DOT or PHMSA hazmat inspection? See the real risk factors — complaints, incidents, prior violations, and risk-based targeting — plus how to prepare before an inspector arrives.
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Executive Summary of the 68th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
UN SCOE’s 68th session in Geneva advanced Class 9 subdivisions and battery hazard-based classification. Here’s what shippers should track next.
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From Notice of Violation to Litigation: How Hazmat Enforcement Escalates — and How to Contain It
A hazmat notice of violation doesn’t have to end in a costly penalty. See how the hazmat enforcement process escalates and what to do at each stage to contain it.
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Battery Storage Cabinets and Long-Term Facility Safety Planning
Article Summary This white paper argues that battery storage cabinets should be treated as engineered infrastructure assets, not temporary containment or simple organizational accessories, because lithium-ion battery risk inside a facility is continuous rather than a one-time event tied to shipping or installation. It examines the facility risk environment batteries actually live in — persistent…
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How PE-Backed Companies Inherit Hazmat Liability — and What to Do Before the Deal Closes
Article Summary Hazmat liability in a private equity acquisition does not disappear at closing — it transfers to the buyer, along with every training gap, packaging error, and misclassified shipment the target company never disclosed. This article explains why dangerous goods compliance is one of the most consistently underweighted risk categories in M&A due diligence:…
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Former PHMSA Official to Explain Emerging Global Lithium Battery Rules Affecting Medical Device Manufacturers at MEDevice Boston 2026
HazMat Safety Consulting President Ryan Paquet presents on evolving international lithium battery transport rules for medical devices at MEDevice Boston, Aug. 26.
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IFC 2024 Adoption: What EHS and Compliance Leaders Must Do Before the Next Inspection
The 2024 IFC now covers all lithium battery storage containers — not just energy storage systems. Learn what EHS and compliance leaders must do before the next inspection, including the ≤30% state of charge exception and how to approach your AHJ proactively.
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Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air: The IATA DGR Requirements That Catch Shippers Off Guard
Shipping lithium batteries by air? Learn what IATA DGR requires — Class 9 labels, UN3480 markings, state of charge limits, and the compliance traps that get shippers flagged by the FAA.
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Hazmat Training Records: What DOT and OSHA Actually Require — and What Auditors Look For
Article Summary Hazmat training records are a legal requirement under both the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA — and the consequences of inadequate documentation are significant. Under DOT regulations (49 CFR 172.704), hazmat employees must complete initial training within 90 days of hire and recurrent training at least every three years. DOT training…
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HazMat Safety Consulting to Host Game-Changing Webinar: The Real Cost of One PHMSA Violation
Free July 14 LinkedIn Live session reveals hidden business risks of hazardous materials non-compliance and how to build a strong safety investment case Waxahachie, TX, — July 1 — HazMat Safety Consulting (HSC), a subsidiary of Americase International, today announced a free live webinar, “The Real Cost of One PHMSA Violation,” designed to help organizations…
