Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd.

The Need for Standardizing the Distribution of Emergency Response Information

2011-12-06T09:56:00.000-05:00

Editorial by Russell Bowen

Andy Rooney, from the TV show of 60 Minutes, isn’t the only one with an opinion. Everyone has an opinion on something. Here are some opinions that I have concerning the life endangering topic of hazardous materials or dangerous goods information during a transportation incident or accident. Unless the entire emergency response community demands and receives the best that industry currently can provide, who wins?

For all first responders to a transportation emergency scene involving an aircraft or a surface vehicle, one of the first considerations, in my opinion, should be:

"Are there any hazardous materials on board and if so, where and how much?"

While one of the primary objectives for first responders is to neutralize and contain a hazardous materials spill or incident, the safety and well-being of the responders and others involved in the incident must also be a priority.

A way of notifying any emergency responder of critical hazmat information should be available immediately upon demand and automated. An automated Notification to the Pilot in Command (NOTOC) or “NOPIC or Pilot Notification Form (PNF)” or Truck Manifest that has emergency response information from two sources contained on it would certainly fill the bill here. Although there has been much talk and meetings on the subject, including a meeting in Washington D.C., by interested parties, little has been done to resolve the lack of timely, accurate and automated hazmat information to all emergency responders.

The first source of information should be from the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) that was developed jointly by the US Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT). The second source is the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents involving dangerous goods (known as the ICAO Red Book). For the first responder, these sources of information are essential for not only addressing the incident but also conveying information about protective clothing, evacuation and first aid.

Onboard the aircraft, the pilot and crew could be considered the first line of defense involving any type of emergency, including a hazardous material spill or incident, and they are in essence the first responders while the aircraft is in the air. Emergency procedures will differ onboard an aircraft in flight vs. procedures to follow while the aircraft is on the ground. Under the guidance of the International Civil Aviation Organization, the ICAO Red Book has been developed with the assistance of the Dangerous Goods Panel to provide guidance to countries and airlines for dealing with dangerous goods emergencies while the aircraft is in the air.

The crew is supplied information related to the inherent risk, risk to aircraft, risk to occupants, spill or leak procedures, firefighting procedures and additional considerations. On board a truck, the procedures for addressing emergency response are outlined on a Truck Manifest using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), including inhalation hazards procedures and ERIP Name or Contract number if provided.

The information made available to all should also include the name of the chemical, the UN identification number, class hazard, the degree of danger known as the UN Packing Group Number, quantity per package and a description of the package and where on the aircraft or truck the package is located.

This information should be immediately available from the airline involved to a first responders, free of charge, by using the world wide web. The entire NOTOC or Truck Manifest form should be made available to be immediately e-mailed to any MAPI-compliant e-mail address anywhere in the world within seconds (terminals, smart phones, airport towers, response vehicles, etc.).

While en-route to the scene of a hazmat incident, a first responder that has a smartphone should receive not only the NOTOC or Truck Manifest via e-mail , but also receive a summary in the front end of that e-mail of all of the dangerous goods onboard the aircraft or truck by position number, reflecting total quantity by class hazard, ERG Guide Numbers as well as emergency response telephone numbers of the emergency response information provider.

These opinions are that of just one person. Should there be more consideration given to the topic? Unless the entire emergency response community demands and receives the best that industry can currently provide, who wins?

Technical Name Requirements on Shipping Papers

2011-11-07T14:17:00.000-05:00

Introduction

The requirement to reflect a Technical Name on shipping papers and packages (in most cases) in addition to the proper shipping name is signified in several ways, based on regulatory publications for the transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods.

These include (but are not limited to):

Capital letter “G”
Five-pointed star and/or asterisk
Number 274

This requirement by the regulations comes from the need for more descriptive information, primarily to assist emergency responders in their efforts to provide quick and accurate response when called upon.

Technical names are to be sourced from scientific handbooks, texts or journals. Trade names (e.g. WD40, Ambesol, Clorox, etc.) provide little to no information for emergency responders as they, in most cases, do not reflect the actual chemical or hazardous constituents that must be identified in an emergency situation. Even when the chemical or hazardous constituents are printed somewhere on the package label, in most cases the package is engulfed in the emergency situation leaving responders with the inability to access that information.

Requirements

The regulatory requirement for reflecting technical names depends on which set of regulations that are being used and further delineated by either a Latin character, a symbol or a number.

The capital letter G in 49 CFR is reflected in the Hazardous Materials Table, Column 1, is the rule which is found in 172.101(b)(4).
The five pointed Star is found in the IATA DGR Alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods, which is defined in Appendix B, Symbols an abbreviations, B.2.1. The asterisk if found in the ICAO Technical Instructions, Chapter 1, 1.2.7.
The number 274 is found in the IMDG Code, Volume 2, the Dangerous Goods List, Column 6 Special Provisions, and defined in Chapter 3.3, 3.3.1.

Considerations and Exceptions

There are times when a shipper can use a proper shipping name listed in the regulations as a technical name. Some transportation employees will incorrectly reject this as inappropriate and return the shipment to the shipper which costs time, revenue and customer good will.

For example, a shipper declares the following:

UN 1224, Ketones, liquid, n.o.s. (Acetone), 3

Sometimes, an operator or freight forwarder will reject the technical name of “Acetone” because it is listed as a proper shipping name (UN 1090tone, 3) in the regulations and refuse to validate the accuracy of the declaration or package markings.

What is not realized here is that the regulations themselves could be consider a scientific handbook, text or journal that reflect recognized chemical and biological names. There are even references in the regulations that give examples on how a proper shipping name is to be reflected as a technical name.

Using the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, let’s consider the following example:

A shipper takes some UN 1090, Acetone and mixes it with distilled water (non-dangerous goods). This combination of liquids is no longer pure UN 1090, Acetone, 3, II. The flash point has been diluted to 25°C and boiling point is 52.6°C, changing the Packing Group from II to III.

IATA DGR Subsection 4.1 describes the process for “Selecting Proper Shipping Name”. In 4.1.0.2, the regulations list four general types of proper shipping names a shipper may choose from:

Single entries for well-defined substances,
General entries for a well-defined group of substances or articles,
Specific n.o.s. entries covering a group of substances or articles of a particular chemical technical nature, and
General n.o.s. entries covering a group of substances or articles meeting the criteria of one or more classes or divisions

To properly select the right proper shipping name in this example, the shipper must now refer to IATA Subsection 4.1.3 – Mixtures and Solutions not Listed by Name.

In Subsection 4.1.3.1 – Mixtures and Solutions, there are four exceptions to adding qualifying text “solution” or “mixture” to the proper shipping name. The third bulleted item reads:

“the hazard class or division, subsidiary risk(s), physical state (solid, liquid, gas), or packing group of the mixture or solution differs from that of the substance named in listed Subsection 4.2 – List of Dangerous Goods”

Subsection 4.1.3.1 – Mixtures and Solutions also reads the following:

“For a solution or mixture when the hazard class, the physical state or the packing group is changed in comparison with the listed substance, the appropriate n.o.s. proper shipping name must be assigned, followed by the technical name of the substance in parentheses”

Because mixing UN 1090, Acetone with distilled water changed the flash point and Packing Group from II to III, the shipper must follow these regulations accordingly. Acetone is a Class 3: Flammable liquid and in the Ketone chemical family. As a result, the shipper must declare this as:

UN 1224, Ketones, liquid, n.o.s. (Acetone), 3, III

Conclusion

Whether it’s the shipper, freight forwarder, ground handler or airline, trucking company or vessel operator, it all boils down to proper, in-depth training on the proper use and application of the regulations. When it’s your time to get training, exercise what is taught in any business school by understanding the Latin term of, “Caveat Emptor”, and exercise due diligence as to who is performing your dangerous goods training and how long have they been providing it. There are excellent DG training schools in the market place, just make sure you get one of them.

What is a Q-value? For dangerous goods air transport?

2011-09-07T11:42:00.000-04:00

Introduction and Background
When a shipper packs two or more dangerous goods (or hazardous materials, hazmat) into one combination package for air transport, there are additional requirements over and above the general packing requirements and compatibility compliance within the ICAO/IATA regulations.

Shippers must also be aware of possible:

Combustion and/or evolution of considerable heat,
Evolution of flammable gases that asphyxiate or are toxic,
Formation of corrosive substances, or
Formation of unstable substances if the materials mix.

When a package contains dangerous goods of the same physical state (e.g. liquids, solids or gases), it is easy to calculate the maximum net quantity allowed in the package based on the regulations. You simply add the allowable quantity (based on their respective packing instructions) for each dangerous goods together.

This becomes difficult when your package contains dangerous goods of different physical states.

To address this issue, the ICAO Technical Instructions (TI) published a new requirement in 1985 for calculating the maximum quantity allowed for multiple dangerous goods contained in one outer packaging, regardless of the physical state. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) quickly followed suit.

This new requirement was called the "Q-value". As outlined in IATA DGR 5.0.2.11(g), the Q-value is applied to packing such that, "the quantities of different dangerous goods contained in one outer packaging must be such that "Q" does not exceed the value of 1.0."

Applicability
The Q-value is calculated by using the formula of:

Where n₁, n₂, etc. are the net quantities per package of the different dangerous goods, and M₁, M₂, etc. are the maximum net quantities allowed per package for these different dangerous goods according to the List of Dangerous Goods in Section 4 of the IATA DGR.

The sum, Q, must be equal to or less than 1. The sum must be rounded up to the nearest tenth (or first decimal place). This formula is applicable whenever more than one dangerous goods is packed or contained within a combination package intended for air transport.

Example
A shipper is shipping the following dangerous goods contained in the same outer fiberboard box:

1.0 Liter of UN1114, Benzene, Class 3, PG II, using packing instruction 353
(max. net quantity per package for 353 is 5 Liters)
2.0 kilograms of UN2803, Gallium, Class 8, PG III, using packing instruction 867
(max. net quantity per package for 867 is 20 kilograms)

The Q-value for this package is calculated with the following equation:

This gives a Q-value of 0.3. Since the Q-value is equal to or less than 1, these dangerous goods quantities may be all packed into one 4G fiberboard box. If the Q-value exceeded 1, the quantities of dangerous goods would have to be reduced until the Q-value of 1 or lower is achieved.

Exclusions
The following dangerous goods are not considered in the calculation of the Q-value:

UN1845, Dry ice,
Those where Columns J or L in the IATA List of Dangerous Goods indicate "No Limit",
Those with the same UN number, packing group and physical state (e.g. solid or liquid), provided they are the only dangerous goods in the package and the total net quantity does not exceed the maximum net quantity shown in the List of Dangerous Goods, or
Those where Columns J or L in the IATA List of Dangerous Goods indicate a gross weight per package.

Considerations
There are additional considerations to take into account when dealing with multiple dangerous goods being packed into one outer package.

These can include (but are not limited to):

IATA DGR 8.1.6.9.2(f) for describing how these packages are declared on the shipper's declaration for dangerous goods:

For one package, the phrase "All Packed in One (description of package type)" must immediately follow the relevent entries (e.g. "All Packed in One Fiberboard Box"), and
For multiple packages, the phrase "All Packed in One (description of package type) x (number of packages)" must immediately follow the relevant entries (e.g. "All Packed in One Fiberboard Box x 3").

The outer package must be allowed for all dangerous goods contained within it,
The outer package must meet the specification performance tests for the most restrictive packing group of the a substance or article within the package,
Must comply with inner packaging requirements, and
When a package contains a dangerous goods with the letter "G" following the quantity shown in Columns J or L in the IATA List of Dangerous Goods, the gross weight of the completed package does not exceed the lowest applicable gross weight.

Other considerations (including Limited Quantities, special provisions, etc.) will be saved for a future discussion.

Regulatory Staff
Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd.

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Significant Changes for the 53rd Edition (2012)

2011-08-12T13:28:00.000-04:00

A preliminary list of significant changes being made to the 53rd edition of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) has been published by IATA for the upcoming year.

Changes are being made to:

2.3 - Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
2.7 - Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities
4.4 - Special Provisions
5 - Packing Instructions
7 - Marking and Labeling
9 - Handling
Appendices D, E, F and H

You can read about these changes by clicking on the following link:
IATA DGR 53rd Edition Significant Changes

Common misapplication of the UN packing group number for IATA/ICAO dangerous goods shipments

2011-07-28T10:11:00.001-04:00

As most of us have been taught by our dangerous goods instructor, the UN Packing Group Number (I, II or III) denotes the degree of danger for a particular dangerous goods. UN Packing Group I, II or III means respectively, high, medium or low danger.

Criteria for these groups have been developed for dangerous goods in Class 3, Class 4, Division 5.1, Division 6.1 and Class 8. Whenever a UN Packing Group Number is reflected in Column F of the Alphabetical List in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (and Column 8 of the ICAO Technical Instructions), with a few exceptions, this number must then be reflected on the shipping document.

A frequent misapplication of this requirement happens when a shipper will notice a UN Packing Group Number reflected in the text of a Packing Instruction Number (PIN) that is not reflected in either Column F or Column 8.

For example, a Class 1 material, UN0456, Detonators, electric, is referenced to PIN 131 for either Passenger or Cargo Aircraft Only preparation in the Alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods and Column F is blank for the Packing Group (Column 8 in ICAO for the same Class 1 material is also blank). The reasoning for the blank packing group column is that Class 1 dangerous goods have not had packing group criteria developed yet by IATA and ICAO.

In the text of PIN 131, it states, "Unless otherwise provided for in these Regulations, packagings must meet Packing Group II requirements". In general, this statement refers to the degree of integrity that the packaging must have, not the degree of danger of the dangerous goods.

The UN Committee of Experts uses the letter of X, Y or Z to denote what UN Packing Group Numbers are authorized in a UN package.

Using the letter X, means that the package is authorized to contain a Packing Group I, II or III material.
Using the letter Y, means that the package is authorized to contain a Packing Group II or III material.
Using the letter Z, means that the package is authorized to contain a Packing Group III material only.

In the case of PIN 131, the letter Y is to be reflected in the UN Specification Mark as a minimum. The letter X is also authorized because it is meant for Packing Group I and II materials.

Unfortunately, this misapplication isn't normally caught until after the shipment has been delivered to the airline, and has been inspected by the airline's dangerous goods specialist or technician utilizing a checklist. Upon detection of the error, the shipment has now automatically incurred a delay until corrected by the shipper. Upon inspection of the airline's dangerous goods file (kept by the airline for a period of 1-2 years depending on the country concerned) of dangerous goods shipments by a regulatory officer, the shipper may be asked additional questions regarding the shipment.

New FedEx Ground Hazardous Materials Shipping Requirements Begin August 1, 2011

2011-07-22T08:58:00.003-04:00

Effective August 1, 2011, FedEx Ground will require all hazardous materials shipper papers to be completed and submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

a FedEx® electronic shipping solution,
a FedEx® recognized hazardous materials vendor software application,
a FedEx® Compatible Solutions Program application, or
a custom solution that has the ability to transmit hazmat shipping information electronically

Similar to IATA FX-18 for FedEx Express dangerous goods air shipments, this requirement is intended to reduce errors in data entry, provide accurate emergency response information and improve the overall safety of transporting hazardous materials.

This new requirement is only applicable for shippers using FedEx Ground for transporting hazmat shipments.

To learn more about each available solution listed above, please visit the following URL on the FedEx website:
http://www.fedex.com/us/hazardous-materials/current-requirements/index.html

Did you know...

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is a FedEx recognized software vendor with its ShipHazmat web applications and CD software.

We have developed a specific web solution called ShipHazmat Ground to help shippers meet this new requirement. This easy-to-use solution will be available August 1, 2011 in conjunction with the FedEx Ground requirement.

Important Note: We are running a very special promotion for all users who sign up at www.ShipHazmatGround.com through December 31, 2011. Please visit any of our websites to learn more!

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations - Addendum II to the 52nd Edition 2011 has been published

2011-05-06T12:45:00.004-04:00

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
Addendum II - 52nd Edition (2011)

IATA recently published Addendum II to the Dangerous Goods Regulations on May 5, 2011.

Several changes and corrections have been made to the following sections:

2.8 State and Operator Variations
4.2 List of Dangerous Goods
5.4 Packing Instructions — Class 4 — Flammable Solids; Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion; Substances which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases
10.0 Transport of Radioactive Material

To review the full addendum, please follow the link below:
http://www.bureaudg.com/downloads/IATAAddendum052011.pdf

Users of our ShipHazmat 2011 software can download updates pertaining to these changes at the following location:
http://www.bureaudg.com/support

ShipHazmat.NET will undergo server maintenance to update its regulatory engine with these changes later today at 4:00PM EST. Maintenance is expected to last approximately 10 minutes. Users will not be able to use or log into ShipHazmat during this time.

HR 658 Transporting Lithium Batteries in the United States

2011-04-11T10:40:00.002-04:00

Lithium Batteries
Ever since January 11, 2010, when Hazardous Materials docket HM-224F was published concerning Lithium batteries, the entire global shipping and transportation industry was very concerned that the ability to send lithium batteries via air transport was going to be severely restricted in the United States.
In January 2010, the DOT proposed to remove exceptions for small lithium batteries (Section II of the Lithium Battery packing instruction numbers of the IATA/ICAO Regulations), effectively making them fully regulated Class 9 hazardous materials like their medium and large-sized counterparts.

Change of Direction
Approval today, April 5, 2011, by the U.S. House of Representatives of HR 658, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and Reform Act, which includes a provision directing the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), to ensure that its regulations governing the air transport of lithium ion or lithium metal batteries and products that contain or are packed with these batteries are no more stringent than international requirements in place at any time. The one exception allowed is the continuance of the U.S. prohibition of air shipment of lithium metal cells and batteries on passenger aircraft.

The House approved HR 658 by a vote of 223-196 and will have to reconcile it with a Senate-passed bill that does not include any provisions pertaining to lithium batteries. The battery provision, offered by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (R-FL), was approved by a bipartisan vote of 251-168.

Chairman Mica's harmonization amendment directs DOT to not issue or enforce any regulations regarding the air transportation of lithium metal cells or batteries, or lithium ion cells or batteries, or products that use them, that are more stringent than requirements pertaining to lithium batteries in the 2011-2012 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air or any future amendments to those instructions.
Although this Approval is not a Final Rule yet in the transportation regulations of the USA, it gives the transportation industry and shippers of Lithium Batteries the insight necessary for them to make business decisions on the future ability to transport lithium batteries by air in the United States.

HM-215K Harmonization of PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations with International Standards for Dangerous Goods

2011-01-18T15:42:00.003-05:00

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is scheduled to publish docket HM-215K tomorrow regarding the harmonization of U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations with the United Nations Recommendations, IMDG Code and ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.

International standards will be adopted by the Hazardous Materials Regulations that include changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport limited quantities and vessel stowage requirements.

Voluntary compliance begins on January 1, 2011.

Mandatory compliance with the amendmends adopted in HM-215K begins on January 1, 2012.

To read the full docket HM-215K regarding harmonization, please click on the link below:

Harmonization docket HM-215K

IATA Addendum to the 52nd Edition Dangerous Goods Regulations

2011-01-01T10:19:00.003-05:00

IATA has recently published an addendum to the 52nd edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations.

The amendments found within are effective January 1, 2011 and are highlighted in yellow.

To view the addendum, click on the link below:

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Addendum 52nd Edition

FedEx FX-18 FREE Webinar on December 7, 2010 to Help You Comply with IATA 2011 Regulations

2010-11-30T09:43:00.002-05:00

Have you seen the new upcoming FedEx operator variation FX-18 in the 2011 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual, effective January 10, 2010?

What is it?

Do you have concerns about it and how it may affect your business?

Does it even affect your business at all?

How you will comply with FX-18?

Do you already comply and not know it?

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. and DG Supplies, Inc. are teaming up to bring you a FREE informative webinar that specifically addresses these questions and this operator variation.

The free webinar on December 7, 2010 will discuss the following:

What is FedEx operator variation FX-18?
Who will it affect?
What will it affect?
What are your available solutions?

The 30-minute webinar will also include a brief Q&A session with participants and our panel of regulatory specialists who deal with hazardous materials regulations on a daily basis to address any additional concerns regarding this variation.

If you would like to attend this free webinar, please register here.

We look forward to speaking with you!

FedEx FX-18 Variation for Dangerous Goods Shipper's Declarations Effective January 10, 2011

2010-11-24T09:40:00.006-05:00

The 52nd edition of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for 2011 introduces a new operator variation FX-18 from Federal Express® that will require all shipper's declarations (dangerous goods declarations) to be prepared using specific methods.

FX-18 reads as the following:

Beginning January 10, 2011, FedEx Express will require all Shipper's Declarations originating in the U.S., excluding all 023 air waybill shipments, to be prepared using only the following methods:

(a) FedEx approved vendor software application;
(b) preapproved shipper proprietary software; or
(c) FedEx Express Automated Shipping Solutions that have dangerous goods error checks.

Note:
A list of approved DG Shipping application vendors can be reviewed at www.fedex.com/us; dangerous goods (keyword). Shipper declaration "templates" from FedEx Express will no longer be accepted.

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods is listed as an approved vendor for software applications by FedEx.

Our ShipHazmat software and web application generates compliant dangerous goods declarations and packaging using built-in regulatory logic, improving your business' work flow by

standardizing the interpretation of regulatory guidelines for air transport,
eliminating the need for templates and typewriters, and
reducing the timely risk and cost of rejected shipments.

We offer annual subscriptions and one-time usage plans for occasional shippers.

All Bureau of Dangerous Goods software includes our friendly and American-based technical support system featuring live representatives on the phone or via e-mail.

FAA proposes $140,000 penalty for undeclared cargo by K-Mart

2010-11-22T09:17:00.003-05:00

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently proposed a $140,000.00 civil penalty against K-Mart, Inc. for allegedly offering two packages to UPS for transportation by air of undeclared hazardous materials (or dangerous goods). The packages were not marked, classified or labeled in accordance with the regulations for transporting hazmat by aircraft.

The packages contained nail polish (classified as paint, a flammable liquid) and aerosol sun block (a flammable gas).

To read the full story, please go to the FAA's website for the official press release.

ShipHazmat complies with new FX-18 variation by FedEx as an approved vendor for dangerous goods declarations

2010-11-21T10:00:00.001-05:00

Synopsis
As a long-standing leader in regulatory compliance hazmat software, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is an approved vendor by FedEx® for its ShipHazmat® software and web applications.

Description
Effective, January 10, 2011, FedEx is requiring all dangerous goods declarations to be created using one of the following methods:

FedEx-approved vendor for software applications,
pre-approved shipper-proprietary software, or
FedEx automated shipping solutions that dangerous goods edit checks (e.g. FedEx Ship Manager®).

ShipHazmat already is an approved vendor by FedEx, and is available as a standalone software program and internet-based application with annual subscriptions and one-time options for occasional shippers of dangerous goods.

Operator variation FX-18 in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations of the 52nd edition describes this new requirement by FedEx.

HM-206F and USG-12 Clarification from IATA

2010-10-22T08:58:00.004-04:00

IATA recently published a document regarding the U.S. DOT PHMSA final rule HM-206F. Due to some confusion of accepting dangerous goods declarations by carriers and forwarders, the IATA document provides clarification on Emergency Response Information (ERI).

Essentially, a Registered Name or Contract Number with the Emergency Response Information must appear on the shipper's declaration if the original shipper's name (company name) does not otherwise appear on the shipping document.

For more information, please read the full guidance document published by IATA on HM-206F and USG-12.

Emergency Response Information (HM-206F) - Final Rule by PHMSA

2010-10-01T16:09:00.001-04:00

Emergency Response Information

There is a new rule effective on October 1, 2010, concerning emergency response information on hazardous materials shipping papers for USA territorial purposes (into, out of or through USA).

Summary

In this final rule, PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations to clarify requirements governing emergency response information services provided by arrangement with hazardous materials offerors (shippers). In order to preserve the effectiveness of these arrangements for providing accurate and timely emergency response information, PHMSA is requiring basic identifying information (offeror name or contract number) to be included on shipping papers. This information will enable the emergency response information provider to identify the offeror on whose behalf it is accepting responsibility for providing emergency response information in the event of a hazardous materials incident and obtain additional information about the hazardous material as needed.

Comments

This rule primarily effects shippers by all modes of transporation. If the person responsible for the emergency response information is other than the person listed on the shipping paper (e.g. a third party company like Chemtrec or Chemtel who provides the emergency response information), then the responsible person name or contract number must appear on the shipping as well.

This would appear normally in the Additional Handling block of the Air Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods under the telephone number. On a Bill of Lading (BOL), this additional information must appear where it will be readily identified from other information under the telephone number. On a Vessel Shippers Declaration Form, it will normally appear in the Additional Handling block under the telephone number or in a prominent, readily identifiable, and clearly visible manner that allows the information to be easily and quickly found.

Most carriers (airlines, truck companies, vessel operators) will not have the ability to know when this requirement is to be present on shipping papers. Only the shipper (offeror) will know when this information is required, unless the shipper volunteers the fact on shipping papers that a third party, such as Chemtrec or Chemtel is the emergency response information provider (ERIP). Therefore, in most cases, airlines, trucking companies, and vessel operators will take the emergency response information with or without the "Registered Name or Contract Number" being reflected.

Please use this hyperlink for the full rule HM-206F.

Increased regulations expected for lithium batteries after UPS cargo plane crash in Dubai

2010-09-16T09:11:00.000-04:00

The Wall Street Journal reports a United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo plane crashed in Dubai earlier this month, after an apparent cargo fire involving lithium batteries resulted onboard. This urged federal officials to tighten the restrictions on the transportation of lithium batteries even further.

Lithium batteries are used in a variety of electronic devices, ranging from cell phones to camcorders to laptops, cordless devices and more. The increased restrictions would affect most U.S. cargo carriers and could battery manufacturers and distributors to change the way they package and document shipments of lithium batteries.

Both pilots of the plane died in the crash, which prompted officials to revisit the debate over the fire hazards of lithium batteries. These batteries can burn intensely and can be extremely difficult to extinguish once on fire.

To read the full article, please visit the Wall Street Journal's website.

PHMSA proposes harmonization changes with relevant international standards

2010-08-30T11:59:00.000-04:00

Last month, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) with regards to potential harmonization with relevant international Standards. This NPRM (HM-215K) also proposes regulations that do not harmonize with international Standards as well.

One of the more interesting proposals is with regards to limited quantities.

PHMSA is considering the adoption of international standards for limited quantities into the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). With relative low risks in transporting limited quantities and the potential in savings and efficiency for transportation, limited quantity designations may be eliminated within three years or January 1, 2014.

To read the full NPRM, please follow this link to the official NPRM HM-215K document in PDF format.

Shipping batteries under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations, Canada

2010-08-20T11:45:00.000-04:00

Transport Canada recently released a bulletin in July 2010 regarding the transportation of batteries under the TDG. This bulletin includes general information, classification, requirements for shipping, cross-border shipments from the United States, upcoming changes and more.

It's important to note that not all batteries are subject to regulations of the TDG. For example, common household-type alkaline, nickel, cadmium (NiCad), nickel metal hydride (NiMH), and silver-zinc batteries are not classified as dangerous goods. Some small lithium batteries, depending on the amount of lithium they contain, may also be exempt from the TDG regulations.

The regulations do require dangerous goods to have a shipping document that includes information outlined in section 3.5 of the TDG.

For the complete bulletin, please visit Transport Canada's website.

Missing entry in 49 CFR Government Edition discovered

2010-08-09T11:39:00.000-04:00

There have been two missing entries discovered from the 49 CFR Government Edition book published earlier this year in April. The missing entries are:

UN3469, Paint related material, flammable corrosive
UN3267, Corrosive liquid, basic, organic, n.o.s.

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has acknowledged many problems with the table and plans on correcting the missing entries with future harmonization or correction dockets due out.

COSTHA Comments on U.S. DOT PHMSA HM-231A NPRM Hazardous Materials

2010-07-29T15:09:00.000-04:00

The Council On Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA) recently filed comments regarding PHMSA's HM-231A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Hazardous Materials; Packages Intended for Transport by Aircraft.

To read these comments, please click on the link below:
http://www.costha.com/docs/HM-231AComments-COSTHA.pdf

Federal Aviation Administration Civil Penalties for Alleged Violations of 49 CFR

2010-07-29T14:57:00.001-04:00

Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a press release with the following proposed penalties against shippers who allegedly violated United States Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for shipping hazardous materials. The penalties are for violations related to flammable liquids and gases. The proposed penalties range from $54,000 to $70,000 and illustrate the importance of regulatory compliance by the FAA.

For all violations in the press release, the hazardous materials were not properly classed, described, packaged, marked or labeled.

To read the full press release, please click on the link below:
http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=11601

Batteries blamed for explosion at San Diego, CA FedEx warehouse

2010-05-07T13:53:00.000-04:00

San Diego fire spokesman reported that two batteries in a box made contact and exploded around 6:00AM PST on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at a FedEx warehouse.

For the full story, visit http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hp1X44kxm29_L0wLpbyEoZwOLpKQD9F2V0980

Transport Canada and 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

2010-02-01T09:09:00.000-05:00

Starting February 12, 2010, restrictions begin on the transport of dangerous goods in the special zone of the 2010 Winter Olympics as published in an interim order by Transport Canada. The interim order describes the types of dangerous goods that are affected and the time of day that they are implemented.

Transport Canada is working closely with its aviation, rail, marine and security departments to help promote seamlessly safe and secure transport of dangerous goods into and out of the Vancouver and Whistler area.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been assigned overall federal responsibility for 2010 Winter Olympics safety and security planning, with a central focus on the venue. Transport Canada, additionally, has a broader mandate on dangerous goods transportation safety and security during the Olympics to address issues not specifically targeted by safety and security plans from the RCMP.

For full details, please review the Security Programs for Transport Canada of the 2010 Winter Olympics:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/olympics-menu-404.htm

Federal Aviation Administration conducts testing on lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer battery cells designed for aicraft power usage

2010-02-01T08:43:00.000-05:00

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently conducted a series of testing in Atlantic City, New Jersey of five different areas of scope involving lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer battery cells. The report, entitled "Flammability Assessment of Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Cells Designed for Aircraft Power Usage", outlines the topics of fire exposure, pressure pulse, halon suppression, external short circuit and auto-ignition.

The results of the testing showed that lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer battery cells could ignite and react violently when exposed to an external fire. Furthermore, testing also showed that halon fire extinguishers could not prevent lithium-ion polymer battery cells from reigniting, despite being able to extinguish all three battery-type fires.

Once the report is viewed, it is understandable why the United States government is proposing additional rules for transport by air of these commodities.

To review the report in its entirely, please refer to the link below for the FAA website:
http://www.fire.tc.faa.gov/pdf/09-55.pdf

(January 2010)

PHMSA updates emergency response information requirements in HM-206F for shipping papers

2009-10-22T10:25:00.000-04:00

In an effort to enhance safety — the DOT / PHMSA has issued a final rule relating to emergency response telephone numbers in 49 CFR Parts 172 and 174 via the Federal Register (HM-206F) regarding the requirements of emergency response information provided by offerors (shippers).

To promote the effectiveness and safety of transporting hazardous materials, PHMSA is requiring a contact name or contract number be placed on shipping papers in relationship to the emergency response information. This information must be provided in a prominent position on the shipping paper with acceptable locations being along with the offeror's shipping address, or above/below/in relation to the emergency response information.

Additional wording has been revised in §172.604(b) with new information in §172.604(b)(1) and (2) regarding this matter.

The effective date of this final rule on shipping papers has been amended to October 1, 2010. A voluntary compliance date of November 18, 2009 is also effective on shipping papers.

The DOT / PHMSA will be issuing a new updated final rule regarding this matter later today pertaining to the effective date and new information provided in §172.604(b)(1) and (2), to help clarify its intent.

To read the full update, click here for Federal Register HM-206F.

IMO Vessel Dangerous Goods Training on IMDG Code in Shanghai, China on November 12-14, 2009

2009-10-22T10:24:00.001-04:00

To help improve the safety of transporting dangerous goods by vessel, and to help shippers, freight forwarders and carriers to improve their technical capabilities, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods Ltd., USA and its Chinese operation the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, China announces a 3-day IMDG training class to be held November 12 to 14, 2009 in Shanghai, China.

This class will feature topics covering the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code regulations for governing the transport of dangerous goods by vessel (sea).

To learn more about this upcoming class or to register, please click on the link provided below:

IMO Vessel Dangerous Goods Training on IMDG Code in Shanghai, China on November 12-14, 2009

Online IMO Vessel Training at Hazmat University Now Available!

2009-10-14T09:23:00.000-04:00

Hazmat University is proud to introduce its online IMO vessel training courses, based on the most current International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code regulations. Featuring self-paced learning and easy-to-use technology, Hazmat University is THE online place to go regarding compliance training for shippers and carriers of dangerous goods to be transported by vessel.

Hazmat University - Online IMO Vessel Training Now Available!
Satisfy international dangerous goods training requirements for transporting dangerous goods by vessel transport with our new IMO vessel training courses online! Based on the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code regulations, Hazmat University offers a full line of online training courses for initial and recurrent hazmat employees who require hazmat training (as required in §172.704 of 49 CFR, for United States purposes).

Our IMO Vessel training courses are offered as complete courses, suites and individual modules. Complete courses are intended to address the primary categories of initial and recurrent training as part of the IMDG Code regulations. Suites are value-priced combinations of related course modules that cover major functional categories of the IMDG Code. And individual course modules allow students to learn or refresh upon individual topics, providing greater focus and emphasis on job-specific functions.

Here is just a sample of some online IMO Vessel hazmat training courses that are offered:

IMO Vessel Training Initial Online Package
Includes the following initial modules: regulatory and training, classification, identification, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding, safety, stowage and securing, and security awareness regarding the transport of dangerous goods by vessel transportation. Satisfies initial hazmat training requirements for DOT 49 CFR §172.704.

IMO Vessel Training Recurrent Online Package
Includes the following recurrent modules: regulatory and training, classification, identification, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding, safety, stowage and securing, and security awareness regarding the transport of dangerous goods by vessel transportation. Satisfies recurrent hazmat training requirements DOT 49 CFR §172.704.

We also have a Packaging and Communications suite for initial and recurrent online hazmat training that the includes following initial modules: regulatory and training, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding and security awareness.

To view a complete list of our online IMO vessel hazmat training courses, and also featuring online air hazmat training based on IATA regulatory guidelines and DOT ground hazmat training based on 49CFR, available through Hazmat University, please click on the link below:

Online Hazmat Training at Hazmat University

Hazmat University - Upcoming Online Training Courses

In addition to our current online air training, online ground training and online vessel training courses, Hazmat University will be debuting its online infectious substances training course in the following weeks to come (we're thinking early November). Specialized online training courses are also being developed for Lithium Batteries and Air Carriers.

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods is a global provider of hazmat training and hazmat software solutions. If you cannot find what you're looking for through our online platform for hazmat training at Hazmat University, please contact us for more hazmat training solutions.

To contact the Bureau of Dangerous Goods and speak with a friendly training representative, please give us a call:

1 (609) 860-0300

Or visit our website at:

Hazmat Training and Hazmat Software - Bureau of Dangerous Goods

Bureau of Dangerous Goods on Facebook!

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is now on Facebook! Become a fan of our Facebook page and receive up to the minute hazmat alerts, news, special promotions, and sneak peeks at the latest innovations being developed!

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IATA Dangerous Goods Training On Transporting By Aircraft in Shanghai, China, October 28-31, 2009 to be hosted by the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, China

2009-10-07T09:48:00.001-04:00

To improve the safety of transporting dangerous goods by air, and to help shippers, freight forwarders and carriers to enhance their technical capabilities, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods Ltd., USA and its Chinese operation the Bureau of Dangerous Goods Ltd., China announces a 4-day IATA/CAAC training class to be held October 28 to 31, 2009 in Shanghai, China.

To learn more about this upcoming class, please click on the link provided below:

IATA Dangerous Goods Training in Shanghai, China on October 28-31, 2009

IATA releases significant changes to be made for the 51st Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual for the 2010 year

2009-09-04T14:41:00.001-04:00

IATA has recently released a list of significant changes to be made within the 51st Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual, applicable for the 2010 year.

To read the list of these changes, use the following link below:

http://www.bureaudg.com/brochures/IATA-51ST-SIGNIFICANT.pdf

PHMSA Releases 2008 Enforcement Notice for Hazmat Fines and Penalties; Don't Be Caught With Undeclared Hazmat or Without Hazmat Training!

2009-08-21T14:38:00.000-04:00

Receiving fines and penalties for improperly declaring hazardous materials (or failure to declare hazmat at all) can unnecessarily drive up the cost of doing business. It can even put you out of business!

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a division of the U.S. DOT, has published its Enforcement Notice for 2008 regarding fines and penalties incurred on businesses for failing to comply with hazmat regulations.

During the 2008 calendar year, PHMSA has closed 130 cases of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) violations and served $1,135,256.81 in fines for hazmat compliance failure.

To read the full report on PHMSA's website, click on the link below:

PHMSA 2008 Enforcement Notice

Avoid Having Your Business Listed on the 2009 PHMSA Enforcement Notice

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. provides hazmat training and hazmat software to help your business maintain regulatory compliance within the United States and internationally around the world.

We have also recently introduced Hazmat University, our online platform for delivering online hazmat training globally as an efficient means of maintaining regulatory compliance for initial and recurrent training requirements.

Hazmat University features instant enrollment, self-paced learning, reduced tuition costs compared to traditional instructor-led, classroom training programs, and free technical support!

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DOT hazmat training for ground transport is now available online at Hazmat University, our platform for online hazmat training

2009-08-19T08:41:00.000-04:00

Hazmat University is proud to introduce its online U.S. DOT ground training courses, based on the most current Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (also known as the Hazardous Materials Regulations - HMR).

Hazmat University - Online DOT Ground Training Now Available!

Satisfy domestic hazmat training requirements in the United States for transporting hazardous materials by ground transport with our new DOT ground training courses online! Based on Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), Hazmat University offers a full line of online training courses for initial and recurrent hazmat employees who require hazmat training (as required in §172.704 of 49 CFR).

Our DOT hazmat training courses are offered as packages, suites and individual modules. Packages includes all applicable course modules related to the package. Suites are specialized courses that include course modules applicable to a specific topic. And individual course modules allow students to learn or refresh upon individual topics, providing greater focus and emphasis on job-specific functions.

Here is just a sample of some online DOT hazmat training courses that are offered:

DOT Ground Training Initial Online Package
Includes the following initial modules: regulatory and training, classification, identification, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding, safety and security awareness regarding the transport of hazardous materials by ground transportation. Satisfies initial hazmat training requirements for DOT 49 CFR §172.704.

DOT Ground Training Recurrent Online Package
Includes the following recurrent modules: regulatory and training, classification, identification, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding, safety and security awareness regarding the transport of hazardous materials by ground transportation. Satisfies recurrent hazmat training requirements DOT 49 CFR §172.704.

We also have a Packaging and Communications suite for initial and recurrent online hazmat training that the includes following initial modules: regulatory and training, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding and security awareness.

To view a complete list of our online DOT hazmat training courses, and also featuring online air hazmat training based on IATA regulatory guidelines, available through Hazmat University, please click on the link below:

Online Hazmat Training at Hazmat University

Hazmat University - Upcoming Online Training Courses

In addition to our current online air training and online ground training courses, Hazmat University will be debuting its online IMO vessel and online infectious substances training courses in the following weeks to come (we're thinking early September). Specialized online training courses are also being developed for Lithium Batteries and Air Carriers.

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods is a global provider of hazmat training and hazmat software solutions. If you cannot find what you're looking for through our online platform for hazmat training at Hazmat University, please contact us for more hazmat training solutions.

To contact the Bureau of Dangerous Goods and speak with a friendly training representative, please give us a call:

1 (609) 860-0300

Or visit our website at:

Hazmat Training and Hazmat Software - Bureau of Dangerous Goods

IATA DGR 51st Edition, Perfect Bound, Pre-Order Special $177.00 and Price Match Guarantee before September 30, 2009

2009-08-12T09:08:00.000-04:00

Pre-order the 2010 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual, 51st Edition (perfect bound), before 5:00 PM EST Wednesday, September 30, 2009 for the low price of $177.00 USD (a 6% savings off regular price of $187.97 USD after September 30, 2009). As the only regulatory manual recognized by air carriers internationally for shipping dangerous goods by aircraft, the IATA DGR is THE publication shippers and freight forwarders can trust.

DG Supplies is also featuring their Price Match Guarantee program for all 2010 IATA manuals, including the IATA DGR 51st Edition manual! If you find a lower advertised price prior to purchase, we will match that price and include FREE standard shipping for your IATA purchase.

Please call 1-609-860-9220 regarding this offer.

Note: This guarantee does not apply to competitors' offers that include free items, pricing errors, mail-in offers, clearance items, or refurbished or used items. Free standard shipping is applicable only towards IATA DGR 51st Edition manual purchases. Other items in the same order may be subject to shipping charges. Overnight and expedited shipping charges apply.

Purchase orders will still be honored by DG Supplies for IATA manuals, under the condition that your purchase order balance for the IATA manuals must be paid in full prior to shipping.

Please call 1-609-860-9220 to speak with a sales representative for purchase orders.

The following are additional 2010 IATA manuals on sale:

Product Name	Sale Price (before 9/30/09)	List Price (after 9/30/09)
Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Spiral	$186.00	$197.53
Dangerous Goods Regulations French (Reglamentation pour le Trans.)	$186.00	$197.53
Dangerous Goods Regulations Spanish (Reglamentacion Mercancias...)	$186.00	$197.53
Dangerous Goods Regulations German (Gefahrguts Varschriftern)	$186.00	$197.53

View all IATA DGR manuals

Lithium battery guidance document, version 3, released by IATA for safely transporting lithium batteries by aircraft

2009-08-11T10:56:00.000-04:00

This document is based on the provisions set out in the 2009/2010 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instruction for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and the 50th Edition (2009) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for complying with provisions applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries that take effect from 1 January 2009 as set out in the DGR. Specifically the document provides information on:

Definitions
Classification
Exceptions
Special provisions
Packaging provisions for lithium batteries
Prohibitions
Passenger provisions

To read this article, click on the following link below:
IATA Lithium Battery Guidance Document, Version 3

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods provides global hazmat training and hazmat software solutions with the vision of promoting the safe transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods around the world. We offer initial and recurrent hazmat training courses for IATA regulations in classroom, instructor-led training, and now also IATA online hazmat training through Hazmat University.

Hazmat shipping forms generated by ShipHazmat.net to transport hazardous materials by aircraft now has new features

2009-08-04T13:43:00.000-04:00

If you're new to shipping hazardous materials (hazmat) or if you've been shipping hazmat for years, ShipHazmat.net provides a convenient and affordable way to generate hazmat shipping forms via the Internet.

Using built-in regulatory logic based on IATA/ICAO regulatory guidelines for shipping dangerous goods by aircraft, including U.S. government State variations, ShipHazmat.net helps to reduce:

clerical time creating hazmat shipping forms,
typographical errors,
rejected shipments,
fines and penalties from improper documentation and packaging,
individual interpretation of hazmat regulations, and
much more.

Check out our Summer of Safety Awareness Sale for 54% Savings!

More than a typical templating application, ShipHazmat.net generates fully compliant shipping forms for transporting hazardous materials by aircraft with print-outs of how to properly label and mark your packaging(s). The following are just some of the compliance features offered:

correctly calculates Q-value for "all packed in one" packages,
handles compatibility and segregation requirements,
create single or multiple overpacks,
view properly labeled and marked diagrams of your hazmat shipment,
review potentially applicable Operator and State variations,
print emergency response information for each of your dangerous goods in the shipment,
use product codes assigned to proper shipping names and UN numbers,
satisfy record retention requirements by searching and viewing past hazmat shipping forms,
print with or without red borders (on blank or pre-printed red border paper respectively),
store shipper and consignee addresses for future use,
store technical names for future use,
standardize your declaration form with default information common to every shipment (e.g. shipper address, airport of departure or destination, signatory information, etc.),
utilize electronic data processing (EDP) to transfer your shipment information electronically to air carriers, and
much more!

ShipHazmat.net now also features a new metrics and statistics tool to help businesses monitor and gauge shipment activity for its users. See how many hazmat shipments are created each day by each user in your account and make smarter business decisions for efficiently utilizing your hazmat employees.

Save up to 54% when you purchase ShipHazmat.net today!

This online application is a platform designed by the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd., a global hazmat training and hazmat software business with the vision of promoting the safe transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods around the world.

Online hazmat training at Hazmat University is now available for IATA and DOT 49 CFR training; IMDG vessel online training coming soon!

2009-08-03T15:58:00.000-04:00

Hazmat University - our online platform for providing multimodal hazmat training worldwide via the Internet is now available and open for business! We'd like to give you an in-depth look and show you how our online hazmat training courses can benefit your hazmat employees and business.

First, let's take a look at the advantages of taking one of our online training courses:

Online training courses are significantly less expensive than classroom or customized training programs.

Course materials can be absorbed at your own pace, compared to instructor-led training.

Courses are available 24/7, so you can stop whenever and always pick up where you left off.

Section quizzes help reinforce course content.

Eliminate travel expenses.

Courses are designed and developed by leading, qualified hazmat professionals in the industry today.

Uniformed online training can be achieved across multiple business locations.

There are several other advantages to online training with Hazmat University, which can be viewed at:

http://www.hazmatuniversity.com/about.php

Hazmat University Online Courses

Hazmat University offers online hazmat training as packages, suites and individual modules. Packages includes all applicable course modules related to the package. Suites are specialized courses that include course modules applicable to a specific topic. And individual course modules allow students to learn or refresh upon individual topics, providing greater focus and emphasis on job-specific functions.

Here is just a sample of some courses that we offer:

Initial Air Training for IATA Package
This course includes the following initial modules: regulatory and training, classification, identification, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding, safety and security awareness. Satisfies initial hazmat training requirements for IATA DGR 1.5 and DOT 49 CFR §172.704. Approximate course duration is 8 to 20 hours.

Recurrent Air Training for IATA Package
This course includes the following recurrent modules: regulatory and training, classification, identification, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding, safety and security awareness. Satisfies recurrent hazmat training requirements for IATA DGR 1.5 and DOT 49 CFR §172.704. Approximate course duration is 8 to 20 hours.

Initial Air Packaging and Communications Training Suite for IATA
This course includes the following initial modules: regulatory and training, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding and security awareness. Approximate course duration is 8 to 20 hours.

Recurrent Air Packaging and Communications Training Suite for IATA
This course includes the following recurrent modules: regulatory and training, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding and security awareness. Approximate course duration is 8 to 20 hours.

Initial Air Communications Training Suite for IATA
This course includes the following initial modules: regulatory and training, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding and security awareness. Approximate course duration is 8 to 20 hours.

Recurrent Air Communications Training Suite for IATA
This course includes the following recurrent modules: regulatory and training, marking, labeling, documentation, placarding and security awareness. Approximate course duration is 8 to 20 hours.

To view a complete list of courses, including DOT 49CFR and IMDG vessel, available through Hazmat University, please click on the link below:

http://www.hazmatuniversity.com/buy.php

Dangerous Goods Declaration Forms Online at ShipHazmat.NET - Summer of Safety Awareness Sale ends on September 4, 2009

2009-07-24T13:38:00.001-04:00

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods recently began promoting its Summer of Safety Awareness Sale at ShipHazmat.NET, an online application for generating dangerous goods declaration forms in complete regulatory compliance with the IATA DGR and shipping dangerous goods by air transport.

Until September 4, 2009, all new and existing per-click users of ShipHazmat.NET are enjoying a 54% savings for each proper shipping name (or UN number) entry added to a completed shipper's declaration form.

Just pay $6.95 per proper shipping name and enjoy the benefits of full compliance without the hassle of spelling errors, individual interpretation of the regulations and menacing fines and penalties from rejected and improperly prepared shipments of dangerous goods.

Additionally, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods will be releasing a series of informative blog entries and reference guides promoting the safe transportation of dangerous goods and hazmat, along with helpful hints to proper dangerous goods declaration form data entry.

We are also proud to introduce our most recent project Hazmat University, a website completely dedicated to online hazmat training. Shippers, freight forwarders and carriers looking for initial and recurrent hazmat training courses in IATA, DOT 49CFR, IMDG vessel and infectious substances can enroll and begin learning at their own pace from any computer connected to the Internet anywhere around the world.

As an added bonus, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Hazmat Security Awareness Course is available for free online through Hazmat University! Simply register a new account and this course will automatically be added to your list of available courses.

Developing a Hazardous Materials Training Program Guide from U.S. DOT, PHMSA and DGAC

2009-07-21T09:28:00.000-04:00

To read this document in its entirety, please click on the following link:
A Guide to Developing A Hazardous Materials Training Program

The transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) plays an integral role in our national and world economies, providing key products and resources that we use every day. We consume oil and natural gas to heat our homes and businesses, and produce raw materials for plastics, fibers, paints and other essential products. We use chemicals to clean our water, fuel cars, construct buildings, fertilize crops, create medicines, manufacture clothing and create many other essential commodities.

All of these products and services rely on the safe transportation of hazmat to be shipped around the country. To promote the safe transportation of hazmat, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have established training requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to address some of the inherent risks to the public, environment and property that need to be managed.

To learn more about these training requirements, the U.S. DOT and PHSMA have released a guidance document for developing a hazmat training program to help hazmat employees learn about the established requirements governing the commercial transportation of hazmat by highway, rail, vessel and air.

To read this document in its entirety, please click on the following link:
A Guide to Developing A Hazardous Materials Training Program

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. promotes the safe transportation of hazmat with its instructor-led classroom training and customized training solutions. We have also recently introduced Hazmat University, an online hazmat training website featuring multimodal training for shipping hazardous materials by shippers, freight forwarders and carriers.

IMDG training for dangerous goods in Shanghai, China for August 2009

2009-07-17T12:38:00.000-04:00

The Tianjin, China office for the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is offering a 3-day IMDG training course from August 5 to August 7, 2009 in Shanghai, China to help promote and improve safety awareness for transporting dangerous goods.

This course is specifically designed to familiarize shippers, freight forwarders and carriers with the safe operation, handling and transportation of dangerous goods by vessel; including regulations, documentation and packaging to meet the requirements of increasingly restricted regulatory requirements from North America and Europe.

Upon successful completion of the course, students with a passing exam grade will receive of Certificate of Training Completion, which meets international requirements of dangerous goods training and transportation. This includes U.S. government requirements for general awareness and familiarization, limited function specific training, safety and security awareness training for transporting hazardous materials from, to and within the United States.

Who Should Participate?
Managers and directors of operational staff, managers of freight forwarding businesses who deal with dangerous goods transportation by vessel, and anyone involved in the manufacturing and safety of dangerous goods as it relates to importing and exporting.

For more information, please download our course description and registration form in PDF format, or call us at 1-609-860-0300 in the United States, or 021-52841507 in China.

Spaces are still available!

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is a global provider of hazmat and dangerous goods training solutions, and innovative leader in dangerous goods compliance software.

We are also pleased to introduce Hazmat University, our online hazmat training website for providing IATA, DOT 49 CFR and IMO online training solutions.

Hazmat Safety Awareness Tip: The Overlooked Marking Requirement for Shipping Hazmat

2009-07-15T08:58:00.001-04:00

Are you missing something important?

Packaging is the foremost element of all shippers' responsibilities in the safe transportation of hazmat and dangerous goods. This is particularly true when it comes to shipping hazmat by air. Packages that travel by air are subjected to a variety of conditions that are usually more severe than other modes of transport. Some of these conditions include drastic temperature changes, intense vibration and extreme drops in atmospheric pressure. Reductions in pressure tend to cause leakage of liquids or even bursting of the packagings during flight!

So what does this have to do with marking requirements? Well, remembering that the intent of safe hazmat shipping is to ensure that a hazardous material is not released during transport, a shipper must not use packaging for air shipments unless that packaging meets the applicable testing requirements and is closed in a way that ensures resistance to pressure changes throughout the transportation cycle.

Most shippers of hazmat purchase UN standard packagings (e.g. packagings which conform to both the UN Model Regulations and the HMR) for this purpose. These performance-oriented packagings require the application of UN Specification Markings. Normally applied by the packaging manufacturer, these marks are still ultimately the responsibility of the shipper.

Trained hazardous materials shippers are aware of the significance of the UN specification mark, but often overlook the following component:

If your business uses single packagings (e.g. drums, jerricans, etc.) to ship liquid hazmat or dangerous goods by air, a single packaging must have a marked test pressure of not less than...

250 kPa for liquids in Packing Group I,
80 kPa for liquids in Packing Group III of Class 3 or Division 6.1, and
100 kPa for other liquids, or
a pressure related to the vapor pressure of the liquid to be conveyed, whichever is greater (see reference 49 CFR 173.27(c) and IATA DGR 5.0.2.14 and DGR 6.3.5).

To learn more about a shipper's legal responsibilities for shipping hazmat, UN packaging, hazmat marking requirements and more, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods offers several hazmat training courses for both novices and veterans.

We are also proud to introduce Hazmat University, a completely online hazmat training program designed to bring the same quality of Bureau of Dangerous Goods training that has been provided in classrooms for over 25 years to shippers, freight forwarders and carriers via the Internet.

Hazmat training upcoming enrollment in August for DOT 49 CFR, IATA, IMO IMDG Code and more.

2009-07-13T11:55:00.000-04:00

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods has upcoming hazmat training courses currently available for enrollment in the following locations:

Courses include:

DOT training in 49 CFR regulations (initial)
IATA and DOT combined training (initial)
IATA initial and recurrent training courses
IMDG recurrent hazmat training courses
Multi-modal hazmat training in IATA, 49 CFR and IMO/IMDG Code

We also provide customizable on-site hazmat training for small business and enterprise-level seminars. Our on-site courses are available around the world and we will work with you to meet your organization's hazmat training requirements. With over 25 years of working experience, our qualified instructors can help maximize safety and efficiency in the workplace with regards to transporting and handling hazmat.

HazmatUniversity.com is also coming soon! We've taken our high quality hazmat training courses from the Bureau of Dangerous Goods and packaged them (no pun intended) into online curriculums for a fraction of the cost you would pay for ANY hazmat training in a classroom! No instructor fees, travel expenses, room and board costs, loss of personnel or training facility maintenance fees. Simply point, click and learn!

To learn more, go to HazmatUniversity.com for all of the details.

Upcoming hazmat training courses are now accepting enrollment for July in Cranbury, NJ, Denver, CO and Newark, NJ

2009-06-25T15:54:00.000-04:00

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods has upcoming hazmat training courses currently available for enrollment in the following locations:

Courses include:

DOT training in 49 CFR regulations (initial)
IATA and DOT combined training (initial)
IATA initial and recurrent training courses
IMDG recurrent hazmat training courses
Multi-modal hazmat training in IATA, 49 CFR and IMO/IMDG Code

To learn more, go to HazmatUniversity.com for all of the details.

Standardizing hazmat cargo information for first responders to arrive at an emergency scene involving an aircraft

2009-06-18T13:17:00.000-04:00

For all first responders to arrive at an emergency scene involving an aircraft, one of the primary considerations is: Is there any hazmat (hazardous materials, dangerous goods) on board, and if so, where and how much?

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. has the answer. Airlines have begun using a commercially available software and Internet application known as HAZMAT®. Built into this software is a module called the NOTOC Navigator. This module is capable of generating automated, fully compliant NOTOC (Notification to the Pilot in Command) documentation containing all applicable emergency response information related to the cargo at the emergency scene. Emergency response information contained on the NOTOC is based on the North American Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods (Red Book).

In addition, the name of the chemical, it's UN identification number, class hazard, the degree of danger (UN packing group number), quantity per package, a description of the package and where on board the aircraft the package is located are also provided on the NOTOC for each hazmat package.

Emergency response information from the NOTOC Navigator is available from the participating airline involved to any first responder via electronic transmission. Each NOTOC can be electronically mailed to any MAPI-compliant email address anywhere around the world within seconds.

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is dedicated to promoting the idea of standardizing the information on NOTOCs. This process would help eliminate the potential for individual interpretation and give first responders immediate access to information pertaining to hazmat on board a downed aircraft, how to minimize and contain contamination, and improve safety protocol in handling hazmat at an emergency scene. The NOTOC Navigator accomplishes each of these tasks by producing a standardized document with the necessary information that first responders need to secure and contain an emergency scene involving an aircraft and hazmat.

For more informaton about the NOTOC Navigator, visit the Bureau of Dangerous Goods website and go to our software section.

ShipHazmat.NET Ocean begins beta testing stage, sign up to be a beta tester

2009-06-16T14:24:00.000-04:00

For a limited time only, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is accepting applications to join our beta test team for ShipHazmat.NET Ocean, a simple templating Internet application for generating IMO Dangerous Goods declarations.

Based on our popular ShipHazmat.NET Air application on the Internet, our Ocean (vessel) application is just as easy to use. This is the first step to the full-fledged manifest program required by cargo vessels. Similar to Hazmat.NET, our airline version for generating air carrier manifests, ShipHazmat.NET Ocean can be used for both Shipper and Transporter in real time to seamlessly create Shipping Manifests with the click of a mouse button.

To learn more about ShipHazmat.NET Ocean or to apply to be a part of the best test team for ShipHazmat.NET Ocean, please email support@BureauDG.com for the full details.

Proper classification of dangerous goods transported by aircraft is the first step towards compliance

2009-06-12T13:05:00.000-04:00

The proper classification of dangerous goods to be transported by aircraft is the first step towards achieving regulatory compliance and promoting a safe work environment for everyone involved. Classifying dangerous goods creates a standard method of universal communication regarding the type of dangerous good or hazardous material being transported. This is especially important because most dangerous goods are transported in opague or non-transparent containers and packagings, making it near impossible to identify the contents inside. By properly classifying a dangerous goods shipment along with the correct labels and markings, we can help reduce the risk of accidents including spills, explosions, corrosion, radiation and more.

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, along with the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, classifies dangerous goods into nine distinct class hazards. Some of these class hazards are further divided into divisions, each with specific criteria to classify the division from others.

These are the nine class hazards and their respective divisions:

Class 1: Explosives
- Division 1.1: Articles and substances having a mass explosion hazard
- Division 1.2: Articles and substances having a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard
- Division 1.3: Articles and substances having a fire hazard, a minor blast hazard and/or a minor projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard
- Division 1.4: Articles and substances presenting no significant hazard
- Division 1.5: Very insensitive substances having a mass explosion hazard
- Division 1.6: Extremely insensitive articles
Class 2: Gases
- Division 2.1: Flammable Gas
- Division 2.2: Non-flammable, non-toxic gas
- Toxic gas
Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Class 4: Flammable Solids; Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion; Substances Which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases
- Division 4.1: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desnsitized explosives
- Division 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
- Division 4.3: Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
- Division 5.1: Oxidizers
- Division 5.2: Organic peroxides
Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Subsssstances
- Division 6.1: Toxic substances
- Division 6.2: Infectious substances
Class 7: Radioactive Material
Class 8: Corrosives
Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

There are dangerous goods and hazardous materials that have multiple class hazards assigned. Section 3.10 in the IATA DGR describes the criteria for assigning a dangerous good with multiple hazards. In this case, the most restrictive of packing groups between the hazard classes must be assigned to the dangerous goods.

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. provides classroom, on-site and online dangerous goods training solutions for business of any size around the world. Our courses are designed to train employees on proper identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport by air, surface and vessel.

HazmatUniversity.com is our designated online hazmat training application for simplifying the training process by bringing course material and instruction to you. Take online courses at your own pace, at your own convenience, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Online hazmat training coming soon to HazmatUniversity.com, provided by the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd.

2009-06-11T12:24:00.000-04:00

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is pleased to announce the new upcoming HazmatUniversity.com website, dedicated to providing online hazmat training for regulatory guidelines in transporting hazmat by surface, air or vessel. We will still be providing classroom and on-site training solutions, and feel that this will be a great addition to delivering quality hazmat training services globally for businesses of any size.

HazmatUniversity.com will offer several different courses and packages for students to enroll in. Here is just a sample of our course listing:

Online air hazmat training - initial and recurrent training for classification, identification, packaging, marking and labeling, documentation, placarding, safety and more
Online ground hazmat training -initial and recurrent training for classification, identification, packaging, marking and labeling, documentation, placarding, safety and more
Online vessel hazmat training - initial and recurrent training for classification, identification, packaging, marking and labeling, documentation, placarding, safety and more

Our online courses are separated into various modules, along with quizzes after each module to measure a student's progression through the online hazmat course. Quiz scores are added together at the end of the course and averaged for a passing or failing grade.

Online learning and training at HazmatUniversity.com offers several, distinct advantages over classroom and on-site training programs. Here are just some of those advantages:

Online training can be done at anytime, from anywhere around the world. Students can enroll, attend and complete online courses at their own convenience, at their own pace. Over the weekend. After work. After the kids have gone to bed.
Course material is available 24/7 around the clock. Each course is based on a governing body that is encompassed within a regulatory manual. For example, the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations governs the transport of dangerous goods shipped by aircraft internationally. These regulatory manuals and course manuals are available whenever you need them.
Online courses are less expensive for everyone. There are no instructor fees or classroom fees because there is no instructor or classroom! Employers sending employees to training no longer have to send employees to training! This means no transportation costs, no room and board costs, and no decrease in manpower and productivity.
Online hazmat courses meet the same training requirements by domestic and international law as classroom and on-site training programs. You can stay compliant with regulatory requirements for hazmat training in the comfort of your own living room or desk at work.
Each online course can be taken on-demand. You don't have to wait for an upcoming classroom course to be filled or for a particular start date. Purchase and register for an online course at BDGStoresOnline.com and you can begin your training immediately.
An online training environment allows the trainer to give students the latest information available. The technological advancements of the Internet allow trainers to deliver the most current regulatory updates and addendums to students at a moment's notice.
There are potentially better retention rates for learning material via online courses. Since students learn at their own pace, the potential for students to better understand the course material is much higher than classroom training. Students can also email an instructor for further clarification.

HazmatUniversity.com can provide course materials online or ship hard copies of the regulatory manuals and course manuals to a physical address. Certificate of completion documents can be received by the student in high-resolution PDFs or can also be shipped to a physical address at the student's request.

For more information, visit the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. online, who also provide an Internet application for creating fully compliant documention and packaging for shipping dangerous goods by aircraft called ShipHazmat.net.

Upcoming hazmat training classes for June 2009 are now available for enrollment

2009-05-29T15:12:00.000-04:00

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. has upcoming training classes open to the public available throughout the month of June. If your hazmat training certification is about to expire, now is the time to register and enroll in an upcoming recurrent training program. Failure to do so can result in several penalties and fines enforced by the U.S. DOT or your local national authority. We also have initial hazmat training courses for new employees and those new to the dangerous goods shipping field.

Register now before classes fill up!

ShipHazmat.net dangerous goods documentation and packaging Internet application provides affordable solution with full regulatory compliance

2009-04-30T12:06:00.001-04:00

ShipHazmat.net is an Internet application for creating fully compliant dangerous goods documentation and packaging required to transport dangerous goods by aircraft internationally. This application is available worldwide with 24/7 login service for creating, storing and managing Shipper's Declarations of dangerous goods. Created by the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd., users provide key information of dangerous goods shipments into an user-friendly GUI on the Web. The application takes care of the rest.

Some features include:

Handles overpacks and "all-packed-in-one" packages,
Automatically calculates correct Q-value, when required,
Checks for compatibility and segregation requirements,
Displays applicable State and Operator variations,
Displays emergency response information for applicable UN numbers,
View and print corresponding truck placarding requirements for transporting dangerous goods shipment by ground to the air carrier,
Store and manage Shipper and Consignee addresses for quick re-use,
Save and re-use common technical names,
U.S. state variations are automatically built into program logic (and can be turned off),
Product coding for commonly used proper shipping names,
Bar coding for transferring shipment information to an air carrier without manual data entry,
Electronic data processing (EDP) for shipment information to air carriers available,
and much more

With the inclusion of IATA 8.1.4.1.2 regarding electronic data processing (EDP) and electronic data interchange (EDI) in the 50th edition DGR, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. has developed HazLink, an online bridge for transferring dangerous goods shipment information from ShipHazmat.net to participating air carriers registered with Hazmat.net. This seamless electronic transfer provides instantaneous verification of dangerous goods shipments to be transported by aircraft, along with the generation of fully compliant NOTOC documentation with amazing speed and efficiency. NOTOCs can also be transmitted to first responders and emergency response personnel, who are provided with a full list of hazmat onboard along with the appropriate emergency response codes.

There are no installations required. No updates or patches to download when regulatory updates are released throughout the year. Program logic is based on IATA/ICAO regulatory guidelines and are updated seamlessly to the customer. Users can simply log in and begin using ShipHazmat.net knowing that their documentation will be fully compliant with all applicable regulations.

ShipHazmat.net is available for purchase online in two different flavors:

Per-click - for the occasional user who ships dangerous goods less than 5 times per month, the per-click account allows customers to purchase credits that are deducted for each proper shipping name added to a completed declaration form. Each credit can be purchased for $14.95 USD.
Annual membership - for the avid shipper of dangerous goods, our annual membership package includes several upgrades that are unavailable for per-click users. Based on a user license purchasing system, each account can have multiple users who share shipper, consignee and technical name databases for better productivity in the workplace. Users also have access to storing product codes, storing and managing default information to appear in various areas of a declaration form, and reloading past shipments to edit and reprint. The pricing schedule for annual memberships can be found on the ShipHazmat.net website.

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. also provides a PC version of ShipHazmat for customers who do not have a readily available Internet connection. The PC version can be purchased as a stand-alone software application or in a Local Area Network (LAN) configuration across several computers. Customers can also customize a "mix-and-match" bag of hazard classes/divisions based on their shipping needs for the stand-along version.

Hazmat training is required by law for all employees who work with and transport dangerous goods or hazardous materials

2009-04-22T10:32:00.000-04:00

This is a friendly reminder that hazmat training is required by domestic and international law for all employees who work with and/or transport dangerous goods or hazardous materials by air, ground or ocean. The requirements for hazmat training are based on the specific mode of transportation used along with the job function(s) performed by the employee(s).

With regards to U.S. law, the employer/employee must adhere to the training requirements governed under 49 CFR, Subpart H regardless of job function and mode of transportation.

It is the employer's responsibility to make sure that employee(s) receives hazmat training. Employee(s) may not perform their job duties unless such training has been received. The employer can outsource hazmat training from a third party hazmat training provider. Employee(s) has 90 days from date of hire or change in job function to receive training, during which time can perform such duties under the direct supervision of a properly trained and knowledgable hazmat employee.

Employee(s) must be trained in the following areas:

General awareness training
Function-specific training
Safety training
Security training

Employers must keep training records for their employee(s) pertaining to their current training record along with the preceding three years. Such records must be kept for an additional 90 days after an employee leaves or is terminated.

Upcoming hazmat training classes in Denver, CO now accepting enrollment

2009-04-21T14:45:00.000-04:00

Our week long, five course dangerous goods training program is coming back to Denver, Colorado in May! We encourage everyone to register early to ensure a seat in one of our five courses, including the 3-day IATA accredited initial training course.

HazLink provides electronic data processing EDP gateway between ShipHazmat and Hazmat applications for seamless shipper's declaration transfer

2009-04-20T14:28:00.000-04:00

As an innovative global leader in technological solutions within the transportation industry for transporting dangerous goods/hazardous materials, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods has begun to introduce HazLink to the commercial population.

HazLink is a "cyber-bridge" that allows our online ShipHazmat® application to communicate seamlessly with our online Hazmat® application. This bridge provides the gateway for instantaneous electronic data processing/interchange (EDP, EDI) of dangerous goods shipment information between a shipper and air carrier.

We've been developing HazLink for years, once thought of only as a possible potential to increase efficiency and overall standardization of documentation. However, with IATA's release of the 50th edition DGR and the new inclusion of EDP transfers, our thoughts and dreams have pushed full steam into reality. HazLink allows dangerous goods shipment information to arrive in the form of a NOTOC to an air carrier's pilot even before the actual dangerous goods shipment leaves the dock facility of the shipper. The potential for efficiency increase seems exponential.

Our online ShipHazmat® application provides shippers of dangerous goods to be transported by air a simple way to prepare and create fully compliant Shipper's Declaration forms and packaging from any computer connected to the Internet anywhere around the world. A PC-based software version is also available.

Our online Hazmat® application provides air carriers who accept dangerous goods shipments a comprehensive solution for accepting and verifying shipments based on IATA/ICAO regulatory guidelines. Once verified, this Internet application transmits shipment information to the NOTOC Navigator®, which can instantaneously generate fully compliant NOTOCs for the pilot along with emergency response information for first responders (e.g. fire departments).

Introducing a new customized and comprehensive version of the 49 CFR with Parts 100-185 available now

2009-04-15T14:19:00.000-04:00

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. will be introducing a new customized, comprehensive version of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations featuring Parts 100-185 regarding hazardous materials transport. This soft-cover book features 624 pages with 97 illustrations, 211 tables and 11 forms.

Also included in the manual is a Quick-Find Index™ for finding the subparagraph you're looking for in a breeze. The manual also features the following:

Hazardous Materials Registration Program and Forms
Hazardous Materials Incident Report
Enhancing Security Against Terrorism
Pamphlets
Regional Office Locations
Office of Hazardous Materials
Organizational Charts
And more!

We will be featuring this new version of the regulatory manual in our upcoming training courses involving dangerous goods transport from, to, within the United States and/or aboard US registered aircraft.

Dangerous goods online hazmat training coming soon to a computer near you!

2009-04-11T15:20:00.000-04:00

In a weakened economy, sending employees to an outside training course for a day or more becomes more costly than ever. You're not only spending money for tuition, but you also must factor in travel costs, possible hotel accommodations, meals and perhaps most notably, the decrease in productivity in your office because your employees are training somewhere else.

Online training courses offer the perfect solution to limiting the cost to your company's wallet and productivity by allowing employees to complete these courses at designated times and/or intervals. Spend an extra hour at work each day for a week to complete an online hazmat training course and comply with all domestic and international regulations for transporting dangerous goods. Or spend one day over the weekend to complete an online hazmat course from the comfort of your own home. Online training courses are also generally cheaper than courses with a physical location that require instructors and other overhead expenses to the training provider that are passed on to the student.

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is a well-recognized global training provider for multi-modal dangerous goods transport. We believe that by empowering students with dangerous goods/hazmat knowledge, students can return to the workplace and translate that to a safer and more efficient working environment. We have taken this philosophy of training and compiled it into several online training courses to be offered in the near future.

All of our hazmat training courses online comply with training requirements set forth under 49 CFR, Subpart H and IATA section 1.5.2, 1.6 and Table 1.5A.

Upcoming hazmat training classes in Cranbury, NJ now accepting enrollment

2009-04-08T16:05:00.000-04:00

Our week long, five course dangerous goods training program is coming back to Cranbury, NJ at the end of April! We encourage everyone to register early to ensure a seat in one of our five courses, including the 3-day IATA accredited initial training course.

Updated label wizard helps find the proper label(s) and placard(s) for shipping dangerous goods by multi-modal transport

2009-04-07T18:05:00.000-04:00

Our Bureau of Dangerous Goods label wizard engine takes user input and performs a "smart" search of any matching UN number or proper shipping name entered. These matching results are returned to the user in real time for on-the-spot selection and viewing.

Once the proper label(s) and/or placard(s) is displayed, users also have the option to purchase from our sister company, DG Supplies. Most labels and placards are available in various sizes and configurations. Custom labels are also available. Please ask a DG Supplies sales associate for more information.

ShipHazmat and Hazmat software updated with latest IATA addendum changes

2009-04-05T14:44:00.000-04:00

The latest amendments to the 50th edition of the IATA DGR include several new and amended State and Operator variations, updated information regarding mixtures and solutions, and a new Special Provision A165 that affects specific proper shipping names related to division 1.4S.

Please keep your ShipHazmat updated with the latest patches by creating a customer account on our site and downloading/installing all available updates.

And just a friendly reminder that ShipHazmat is not meant as a substitute for a trained and certified hazmat employee. While our software does provide fully compliant documentation for shipping dangerous goods, we strongly encourage everyone to remain current with their knowledge and understanding of transporting such substances via any mode of transportation. The safety of all those involved may depend on it (not to mention it's required by law).

Bureau of Dangerous Goods and DG Supplies attend the 2009 COSTHA convention in Long Beach, CA to encourage standardization

2009-03-30T19:35:00.000-04:00

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods is a global leader on the frontier of NOTOC standardization.