Hazardous Materials – USA & Canada

Question: Can anyone please provide a referral to a good company for Dangerous Goods / Hazmat Training and general DG consulting?

We have a general question regarding WHERE in a large multi-billion$ global organization does the Hazmat responsibility for DOT, IATA and Maritime fall. Does the responsibility for corporate hazmat compliance reside in EHS, Logistics-Supply Chain or Trade Compliance (Imports-Exports) We realize it could fall into numberous functions but what is best practice.

We have a general question regarding WHERE in a large multi-billion$ global organization does the Hazmat responsibility for DOT, IATA and Maritime fall. Does the responsibility for corporate hazmat compliance reside in EHS, Logistics-Supply Chain or Trade Compliance (Imports-Exports) We realize it could fall into numberous functions but what is best practice.

I recently started with a new company whose company product base is non-hazardous with the exception of one small group which is adhesive (spray and can). Our warehouse recently had to fill out a IMO cert and no-one knew how. I was shocked. My understanding was that even if you have one hazardous material you […]

I recently started with a new company whose company product base is non-hazardous with the exception of one small group which is adhesive (spray and can). Our warehouse recently had to fill out a IMO cert and no-one knew how. I was shocked. My understanding was that even if you have one hazardous material you […]

Could the membership please answer for me what the legal or other requirements are for a Distributor/Seller of hazardous materials mainly purchased from other suppliers, sometimes blended and shipped ultimately to our customers.

I have been asked to help with the purchase of a product that would be coming from Russia. We have never done any business with Russia, and I want to be careful that I ask all the right questions and understand what is required paperwork (something other than the normal, commercial invoice or pack list […]

Question: Can anyone advise if there are any documentation addressing charcoal’s designation as a hazardous material and as such cannot be shipped by air? only ocean? We use filtering charcoal quite a bit and periodically need to import it via air to meet business needs. We were recently advised by our supplier in Poland that […]

I need some guidance regarding shipping of pyrotechnic material – air bag modules and seat belt pretensioners in Canada Is this type of product considered Hazardous Material Do we need to supply MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheets Do they have to be prepared in both English & French or will English be acceptable Any […]

Can anyone advise if there are any documentation addressing charcoal’s designation as a hazardous material and as such cannot be shipped by air? only ocean? We use filtering charcoal quite a bit and periodically need to import it via air to meet business needs. We were recently advised by our supplier in Poland that new […]