An article published in USA Today pointed out that nearly half of the serious hazardous materials spills in transportation go unreported to the government, leaving investigators without data to identi

The EPA classifies spilled fuel as hazardous waste.

Fuel spills and other releases of hazardous or regulated materials, even in small quantities, can turn into expensive incidents for the spill generator who is not adequately prepared

Truck accidents are big news when they tie up traffic for hours while emergency crews deal with diesel fuel and hazardous chemicals leaking from the vehicle.

Any spill requiring environmental cleanup is an expensive proposition.

The key to staying out of trouble with environmental regulatory authorities is in knowing which reports you owe to whom after accidental releases of fuel, spent solvents, cleaning materials, toxic che

CFR TITLE 49

List of Subjects revised as of January 1, 2004.

49 CFR Part 1
Authority delegations (Government agencies)
Organization and functions (Government agencies)
49 CFR Part 3

Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)as we know it today came about in 1983 as a direct result of 29CFR 1910.1200.

The ninth carrier of the morning backs up to the receiving dock. His trailer sports the familiar black and white, Class 8 “Corrosives” placard.

In an Executive Summary published in March 2004, OSHA states, "In addition to...