Today, we see more and more catastrophic accidents involving hazardous materials, most recently rail accidents. One of the major factors involved in these types of accidents is the identity of the ...

The 2012 edition of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) has been released, featuring new information about gases, placarding and responses to incidents ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is celebrating its 50 th anniversary, so it seems only fitting that an updated copy of its go-to manual for hazmat transportation incidents—the Emergency ...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent No. 10,410,547 to J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc., provider of safety and regulatory compliance solutions. The patent, related to ...

Many fire chiefs in the United States consider hazardous materials placards to be critical to their emergency response, according to a survey conducted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

We've all seen them, whether on a road trip, or just commuting to work. Semi-trucks and tankers are everywhere. Hundreds of those trucks are carrying hazardous materials -- like gasoline and other ...