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Company Decision Makers Often Underestimate the Value of Investing in Safety and Compliance – Hazmat Safety Consulting Can Assist to Enhance Safety, Ease Compliance Challenges and Reduce Supply Chain Disruption
By Bob Richard, President Hazmat Safety Compliance This is a first in a series of blogs that I hope to publish on our new website. I am very excited to have undertaken the next adventure in my hazmat career by starting a company dedicated to helping companies large and small that face the many challenges…
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Customized Hazmat Training
Hazardous materials training is one of the most frequently cited violations in DOT inspections. HSC builds custom programs tailored to your operation.
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Dangerous Goods Industry Connections
HazMat Safety Consulting draws on decades of experience as former regulators and industry consultants to connect organizations with the right people across the dangerous goods landscape.
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Decoding DOT Incident Reporting Rules
Article Summary The DOT doesn’t leave incident reporting to guesswork—there are clear rules on when and how to report hazardous materials incidents. Found in 49 CFR Part 171, Subpart B, these regulations define which events require immediate reporting, which need follow-up documentation, and who’s responsible for filing the report. §171.15 – Immediate Reporting for Serious…
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DG Compliance Assessments
HazMat Safety Consulting transforms regulatory complexity into strategic advantage.
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Does Your Company Ship Lithium Batteries?
Does your company ship lithium batteries? How about lithium battery-powered devices like laptops or cell phones? If yes, you probably know the complexities that come with making shipments in compliance with both US DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations as well as international dangerous goods regulations. Well, you should also know that the regulations have changed recently,…
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DOT Inspections Support
DOT hazardous materials inspections can be stressful and high-stakes. Learn how HSC supports clients through every phase — from preparation to post-inspection response.
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Ensuring Safe and Compliant Battery Logistics: Bluewater Battery Logistics Partners with HazMat Safety Consulting
As the demand for lithium battery recycling, resale, and repurposing grows, navigating the evolving regulatory landscape has become increasingly complex. In response, Bluewater Battery Logistics has announced an official partnership with HazMat Safety Consulting, strengthening their commitment to safe and DOT-compliant battery management solutions across the United States. This collaboration, built on two years of…
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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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Expert Testimony in a Court Case of Chemical Burns From Improperly Declared Hazardous Material
A truck driver suffered severe chemical burns from an improperly declared sodium hydroxide solution shipment. See how expert testimony made the difference.
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Expert Witness Services
HazMat Safety Consulting bridges regulatory intent and real-world application in complex legal matters involving hazardous materials and dangerous goods.
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Expert Witness Support in Fatal Anhydrous Ammonia Release Case Results in Multimillion-Dollar Settlement
A fatal workplace accident involving anhydrous ammonia release during fertilizer delivery led to expert testimony and a multimillion-dollar settlement.
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FAA Proposed Fines for Hazardous Material Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties exceeding $50,000 for alleged Hazardous Materials Violations involving persons and companies that have offered lithium batteries in checked baggage when in fact it should have been shipped as cargo. These violations are taken very seriously with stiff penalties because of the risk posed particularly aboard passenger…
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Former ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel Members to Explain How Global Air Transport Rules Are Written
Free Sept. 8 webinar: three former ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel members explain how global dangerous goods air transport rules get written.
