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Americase to Lead Training on Multimodal Battery Packaging at COSTHA 2024 Annual Forum & Expo
Course will delve into types of packaging to be used for safe transport of li-ion batteries as required by 49 CFR, ICAO / IATA, IMDG Code Waxahachie, TX – April 18, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, announces its exclusive training session on lithium battery packaging…
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The Basics of Safe Storage and Handling for Oxygen Cylinders
Article Summary Have you ever noticed those tall metal gas cylinders that seem to be everywhere? More often than not, they’re oxygen cylinders, and their safe storage and handling is of paramount importance to human health and safety. You’ve probably noticed them when you’re driving down the freeway, even if you’re not in an industry…
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Americase Launches Customizable Li-Ion Battery Cabinet – A Game-Changer in Battery Storage Safety and Efficiency
Innovative thermal containment solution will be showcased at booth 201 at the International Battery Seminar and Exhibit March 12-15 in Orlando, Florida Waxahachie, TX – March 5, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, announced today the launch of their latest innovation in battery storage safety—the Lithium-Ion…
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HazMat Packaging Requirements and the Process Behind Shipping Dangerous Goods
Article Summary “HazMat,” or hazardous materials, refers to substances with properties that can pose risks to health, property, or the environment. Today, packaging requirements for hazardous materials vary depending on the specific substance and mode of transportation, but regardless of what’s in the packaging, it’s incredibly important for those involved in the supply chain to…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Host 2nd Seminar on Li-Ion Battery Safety, Transportation, Storage and Regulations February 2024
Two-day interactive event will present the latest in battery safety, industry knowledge, and regulatory trends, feature live demonstrations of battery fire containment, and offer a DOT certification course Waxahachie, TX – January 23, 2024 – Americase is excited to announce the return of their Battery Safety, Storage, and Transportation Seminar on February 22-23, 2024, in…
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Working Within the UN IWG Committee to Ensure Safe Lithium Shipping for All
Article Summary The safety of lithium-ion batteries is often contested today, but we believe that with proper design, testing, and handling, these products are inherently safe; Although in rare cases either through misuse, improper shipping, damaged while shipping or manufacturing defect, lithium batteries can pose a significant risk. With this in mind, Americase team members…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Host Battery Safety Seminar Focusing on Lithium-Ion Battery Transportation, Storage and Regulations
Hands-on seminar will present the latest in battery knowledge, trends, and best practices and feature live demonstrations of battery fire suppression and containment. Waxahachie, TX – August 31, 2023 – Americase is excited to announce its first-ever Battery Safety, Storage, and Transportation Seminar in partnership with Shmuel De-Leon Energy, Ltd. Held at the Americase facility…
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Investigators Are People Too! and Other Things I Learned Working with PHMSA Field Ops
For 9 months of my career with USDOT / PHMSA, I was asked to oversee the Field Operations Team for the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety. It was a great experienced that provided me with insight and a more complete understanding of the hazardous materials safety system, of which so many of us are a…
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Insights from Behind the Scenes
As we live through this unprecedented and challenging time in human history, I thought that I would share with you a quick story of how a small government agency (PHMSA) worked with industry and other government agencies to keep Americans safe. In 2014, the US was faced with an issue that it hadn’t dealt with…
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Here We Go!
As I enter a new phase of my career, I want to share a few perspectives that I learned from my time working with PHMSA’s Approvals and Permits Division. Firstly, the people of the Approvals and Permits Division and across PHMSA are smart, hard-working, mission-driven people that are truly dedicated to safety. As a Federal…
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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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Aerosols: Why Further Regulatory Harmonization Is Needed
By: Bob Richard With so much focus over the years on harmonizing dangerous goods regulations, one commodity that can definitely benefit from a focused review is aerosols. This is particularly a concern relative to U.S. regulations, where the definition for aerosols is not aligned with the international definition, causing confusion among shippers and carriers. In…