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Mike Pagel
Mike Pagel serves as Senior Consultant at HazMat Safety Consulting, where he partners with organizations to strengthen and optimize their dangerous goods transportation programs. His work spans customized regulatory training development, on-site storage and transportation compliance audits, special permit and approval support, standard operating procedure (SOP) development, and ongoing strategic consulting. Mike supports a diverse…
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Duane Pfund
Duane Pfund brings more than 35 years of hazardous materials transportation safety expertise to his role as Senior Consultant at HazMat Safety Consulting. He advises clients on complex dangerous goods (DG) compliance matters, including customized training development, compliance assessments, regulatory interpretation, special permits and approvals, and strategic program design. His guidance helps organizations manage risk,…
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Marina Malamis
Marina Malamis serves as Director of Marketing at Americase, where she leads the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies that strengthen brand positioning, generate demand, and support long-term business growth. She aligns messaging, content, digital strategy, and campaign execution with the company’s mission-critical value proposition—ensuring Americase’s innovation, regulatory leadership, and engineering expertise are clearly…
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Navigating State-Specific Regulations for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary In the world of hazardous materials, lithium‑ion batteries are the new rockstars—and like any out‑of‑control celebrity, they come with a ton of baggage. Everyone wants a piece of them, from EV manufacturers to grid storage innovators, but few understand the ticking time bomb they can be when mishandled. What’s worse is the bureaucratic…
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Valerie Lis
As Marketing Specialist, Valerie supports the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives that strengthen brand visibility and customer engagement. She plays a key role in managing the company’s social media presence and coordinating trade show logistics, helping ensure consistent, high-impact execution across channels and events. Valerie joined Americase in 2026, bringing a diverse background…
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Brett Fleming
Brett Fleming is an essential member of Americase, serving as a Sales Activation Manager. In this role, he leads the planning and execution of trade shows and manages inbound lead flow, serving as the first point of contact for prospective customers. Brett also supports the company’s marketing efforts through video production, CRM administration, and cross-department…
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Hazardous Materials vs. Hazardous Waste: Understanding the Difference
Article Summary Hazardous Materials vs. Hazardous Waste: Understanding the Difference Not all dangerous goods are hazardous waste—and not all hazardous waste is dangerous goods. Understanding the distinction is key to compliance. Dangerous Goods vs. Hazardous Waste Dangerous goods: Substances that pose immediate risks during transport, regulated by DOT, IATA, or IMDG. Hazardous waste: Discarded…
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Are You Ready for IFC Section 320? Lithium Battery Storage Rules Are Coming Fast
Article Summary The Complete Guide to Lithium Battery Storage Compliance Under the 2024 International Fire Code Lithium-ion battery storage in the United States is moving toward a more unified standard—but until adoption is complete, businesses face a patchwork of local and state rules. This variability creates challenges for facilities storing large battery inventories, especially as…
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GHS vs. DOT: Why Classifications Don’t Always Match
Article Summary The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was designed to bring consistency to how chemicals are classified and labeled worldwide. So why, even with GHS, do OSHA and DOT classifications still differ? Different Purposes, Different Rules OSHA focuses on workplace safety—both chronic and acute hazards. DOT focuses on transportation…
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Is This a Hazardous Material? Asking the Right Questions
Article Summary It’s amazing how quickly a simple compliance question can snowball. One moment, everything feels under control. The next, you’re knee-deep in regulations you didn’t even know applied to you. Often, it starts with an innocent question from a customer or carrier: “Is this a hazardous material?” On the surface, it sounds straightforward. But…
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The New SAE G-27 Packaging Standard and Beyond
Article Summary In late 2024, a significant milestone was reached in the world of battery transport safety: the approval of the first SAE G27 packaging standard. While this approval marks a promising step forward, it’s important to understand the nuances of what this standard entails and what challenges still remain for the committee to address.…
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How Dangerous Goods Regulations Are Made—and Why the UN Still Leads the Way
Article Summary When it comes to regulating the transport of hazardous materials, the foundation starts at the international level. The best place to understand the process is with the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods—a long-standing body that plays a central role in shaping how dangerous goods are classified, packaged,…
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Margaret Carson
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What Clients Don’t Know Can Hurt Them in Dangerous Goods Compliance
Article Summary When it comes to dangerous goods compliance, many organizations don’t know where their real risks lie—until something goes wrong. That’s where hazmat consultants like Mike Pagel, Sr. HazMat Consultant at HazMat Safety Consulting, step in, helping clients identify gaps and build safer, more compliant operations. But as Pagel explains, it’s not always a…
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Michael Roldan
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