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Hazardous Cargo - Featured articles:

Transport and terrorism - technology to the rescue

The crackdown on airline passenger carry-on items such as cosmetics, lip balm and water bottles is hogging the news, but the real work of transportation security is cranking away in the background. EyeForTransport's upcoming North American Cargo Security Forum in Washington is an example More »


Getting tough on HAZMAT transportation

The U.S. government plans to clamp down on widespread illegal shipping of hazardous materials. More »


Terrorism, trucks, and everyday risk

Distracted by risks of terrorism in the air, we are ignoring very real risks on the ground, and the technologies that offer security More »


Hazardous cargo: truckers wary of terrorists

Truckers are watching out for each other in the war against terrorism. New vehicle tracking and surveillance technologies are also being brought into play, as well as tougher regulation of driver qualifications. More »


Automatic HAZMAT crash notification

Virginia is testing a communications system that instantly notifies the relevant authorities that a highway emergency has occurred. More »


Terrorist attack: FBI starts check on HAZMAT licenses

The FBI has begun a massive check on the record of drivers licensed to carry hazardous materials in the USA. More »


Hazardous Cargo - Other links:

American Trucking Associations's HAZMAT and waste materials news page with several articles.


U.S. firm offers (subsidized) HAZMAT Training & Regulatory Awareness Program comprised of seven training modules, a three-part video, and a DOT Chart 11, complete with instructor and student guides.


Californial government labor market information page describes and discusses trends for seven occupations involving hazardous materials.


U.S. FMCSA offers a variety of documents about hazardous materials, including shipper info, and spill prevention.


U.S. DOT's page about the transporting of hazardous materials. Plenty of information and links.


Site offers a monthly email newsletter featuring information and tools about hazardous materials transportation, safety, and the DOT regulations. Also has an email discussion list.


U.S.-based firm provides online hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and industrial safety training to fully comply with OSHA and DOT requirements.


Occupational Safety and Health Administration (USA) has a comprehensive list of links and articles on topics such as recognition, evaluation, control, and training.


The TDG of the Canadian Department of Transport promotes public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods. (French and English.)


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