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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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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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As AI Infrastructure Accelerates Across Asia-Pacific, Industry Leaders Advance Practical New Lifecycle Standards for Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Americase International leads an OCP APAC Summit panel on lithium-ion battery safety for AI data centers — compliance, engineering, and emergency response.
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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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Americase International Honors Bob Richard with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award for Global Leadership in Hazardous Materials Safety
Americase International, a leading provider of custom packaging, testing, and regulatory consulting solutions for hazardous materials and high-value goods, today announced that Bob Richard, whose more than 28-year career includes leadership roles with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the United Nations, and international dangerous goods regulatory bodies, has…
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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…
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