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| May 2009 | | Hazardous Cargo Bulletin was established in 1980 to keep its readers up-to-date with safety-critical information on regulatory compliance issues. More than 25 years later the monthly publication is still providing timely news on transport regulations, safety issues, market developments, new products and services of relevance to all those involved in the dangerous goods supply chain. |
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Someone who cares
Regular readers will have been following the story of the attempts inspired by US authorities to develop a means of heightening the image and profile of hazmat professionals. For new readers, here's a little background.
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What does it all mean?
The heart of the transport regulations is the dangerous goods list but, surprisingly, the GHS experts have yet to agree whether there will be a similar list in the Purple Book. However, their last meeting of 2008 did adopt a number of changes designed to improve clarity and usability.
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The next steps
As the dust settles following the end of pre-registration, companies find themselves propelled into the next stage of REACH with new obligations and deadlines to meet in the midst of an economic crisis. Nick Elliot* explains what industry needs to do next, and some of the pitfalls that must be avoided.
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Gateway to compliance
A new configuration for the established Hazcheck system will help shippers and carriers ensure that their IMDG shipments are also compliance with US domestic requirements.
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Fuelling expansion
Despite rapid global economic decline, inflation and chaos in the world stockmarkets, the bulk liquids storage industry as a whole has been only lightly affected. In fact, the sector may well be in a position to stay strong, even in the midst of conflicting commercial and economic demands.
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Drums to order
Despite the economic malaise sweeping the planet and the ongoing contraction of the US steel drum market, Chicago-based Skolnik Industries remains upbeat, looking well positioned to ride out the storm thanks to its particular approach to quality, flexibility and service.
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industrial packaging news
The market for steel drums will shrink by around 2 per cent per annum over the next five years, reports global industrial packagings giant Mauser.
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Apologies for any readers turning to this page while tucking into their morning toast and marmalade, but it is sometimes worth remembering that it is not just dangerous goods that can cause chaos when their containment fails.
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