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Hazardous Materials vs. Hazardous Waste: Understanding the Difference
Article Summary Hazardous materials and hazardous waste are often used interchangeably, but this article makes clear they operate under entirely separate regulatory frameworks — and misclassifying one as the other risks a compliance violation. Dangerous goods present “immediate risks during transport” and fall under DOT, IATA, or IMDG oversight, while hazardous waste comprises “discarded materials…
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Are You Ready for IFC Section 320? Lithium Battery Storage Rules Are Coming Fast
Article Summary Lithium-ion battery storage regulation in the U.S. is fragmented today, but it’s converging fast around one benchmark: Section 320 of the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), which sets requirements for storage setup, fire barriers or thermal-performance containers, suppression systems, ventilation, explosion-proofing, and detection. Adoption is happening jurisdiction by jurisdiction, on a rolling 12–24…
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GHS vs. DOT: Why Classifications Don’t Always Match
Article Summary The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) was created to standardize chemical classification and labeling worldwide, but this article explains why OSHA and DOT classifications still diverge in meaningful, practical ways despite that international standard. The core issue is that the two agencies regulate for different purposes: OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard addresses workplace safety and…
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Is This a Hazardous Material? Asking the Right Questions
Article Summary A customer or carrier’s simple question — “Is this a hazardous material?” — sounds like it should have a straightforward answer, but this article explains why it doesn’t: regulatory definitions of “hazardous” vary across different frameworks, so the honest response depends entirely on which regulation is being asked about. The article uses the…
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Americase to Speak on Battery Regulations at 2025 OCP APAC Summit
— Panel to explore regulatory challenges and alternatives to lithium-ion batteries in next-generation data centers— Waxahachie, TX – July 24, 2025 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazardous materials and high-value goods, will participate in a high-impact panel discussion, “Understanding Global Regulations for ORV3-ready Data Centers with Batteries,” at the 2025 OCP…
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The New SAE G-27 Packaging Standard and Beyond
Article Summary In late 2024, SAE approved the first G-27 packaging standard, a milestone for lithium battery transport safety that comes with important nuances. The standard requires packaging to contain a thermal runaway event entirely within the box. If one or more lithium batteries go into thermal runaway, no flame or fragments can escape, external…
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How Dangerous Goods Regulations Are Made—and Why the UN Still Leads the Way
Article Summary Dangerous goods regulations don’t appear out of nowhere — this article traces the full pipeline from international proposal to enforceable national law, and explains why the United Nations remains the starting point for the whole system. It begins with the UN Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, a body of…
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What Clients Don’t Know Can Hurt Them in Dangerous Goods Compliance
Article Summary Hazmat noncompliance carries financial consequences that extend well beyond a DOT fine, and the violations behind most of them are preventable. The article identifies four major cost drivers. First, employee training is the most commonly cited failure: DOT inspectors ask for training records first, recurrent training is required every three years under 49…
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How to Secure a DOT Emergency Special Permit Quickly and Effectively
Article Summary There’s no separate “emergency special permit” category at DOT — this article explains that companies submit a standard special permit application and specifically request expedited processing, and it walks through how to do that effectively. A special permit functions as a formal waiver from existing U.S. hazardous materials regulations, and under normal procedures…
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HazMat Safety Consulting Announces Leadership Transition: Ryan Paquet Named President as Bob Richard Steps into Senior Advisory Role
Waxahachie, TX – June 25, 2025 – Hazmat Safety Consulting (HSC), a leading authority in dangerous goods regulatory compliance, shares a leadership transition as a key milestone in its transformation that aligns with the company’s strategic growth and rebranding initiatives. Effective immediately, Ryan Paquet has been appointed President, succeeding Bob Richard, who will continue with…
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What’s Next for Lithium-Ion Battery Transport Regulations?
Article Summary The release of the SAE G27 lithium battery packaging standard was a major milestone for safer battery transport, but this article makes clear it’s only the beginning of a longer regulatory evolution. It covers how the standard is being applied now: ICAO and the FAA are evaluating whether to formally integrate G27 testing…
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Understanding Thermal Runaway and Lithium-Ion Battery Transport Risks
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized technology, powering everything from computers and smartphones to power tools and electric vehicles. However, if damaged or misused, these energy-dense cells can pose significant safety risks, particularly during transport. One of the biggest concerns is thermal runaway, a chain reaction that can lead to fires, explosions, and hazardous gas…
