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Practice Makes Perfect Most of us have heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect”. I did when learning my multiplication tables. Others hear it in reference to playing sports. What is interesting is...
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View ArticleFAQ: What is a Special Permit?
If you ever navigate our packaging section on our website, you will notice a section for U.S. Special Permit Kits. You may ask yourself, what is a special permit and how does it apply to packaging?...
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FOODSAFE Canada FOODSAFE is a resource of the Province of British Colombia and is a food safety training program that instructs students on a wide array of food related safety issues. The training...
View ArticleFMCSA Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Requirements
FMCSA Goes on Tour The Eagles, a popular band for several decades, broke up back in the 1980s. A famous quote from one of the band’s members is that they would play as a band again “when Hell freezes...
View ArticleChange Notice: BX-3SP & BX-17SP
In an effort to continuously improve the quality and performance of our UN packaging, we occasionally must make changes to the specifications and usage instructions. This notice is to inform you that...
View ArticleLithium Battery Labels as of August 1, 2017
The A-Team and Lithium Battery Marks / Labels An iconic show from the 1980’s was “The A-Team”. It was about a group of former military men who worked to help those in need by using their former skill...
View ArticleSignificant Changes and Amendments to the 59th Edition of the IATA Dangerous...
Download 2018 IATA 59th Edition Significant Changes This year marks the 59th edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations. The 59th edition becomes effective January 1, 2018. It is published by IATA and...
View ArticleAlberta Reviews OHS System
News From the Provinces Alberta Labour Announces Comprehensive OHS Review – Invites Comments by October 16 Taking Alberta workplaces a little closer to heaven: The province of Alberta is inviting...
View ArticleOSHA, Emergency Exits, & Procedures
School Days, Fire Drills One of my earliest memories from elementary school was deeply concentrating on my school work at my desk (at least some of the time), when suddenly being startled by a loud...
View ArticleInhalation Hazards – TDG Marking & Documentation
Changes in Special Provision 23 One aspect of the International Harmonization amendment (SOR/2017-137) of the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) that did not receive a lot...
View ArticleFall Safety Tips
Summer Comes to an End It seems like yesterday I wrote a blog about on Spring Safety, now the time has come to trade the electric trimmer for the rake, the lawnmower for the leaf blower, and the air...
View ArticleChange Notice: BX-3SP & BX-17SP
In an effort to continuously improve the quality and performance of our UN packaging, we occasionally must make changes to the specifications and usage instructions. This notice is to inform you that...
View ArticleLithium Battery Labels as of August 1, 2017
The A-Team and Lithium Battery Marks / Labels An iconic show from the 1980’s was “The A-Team”. It was about a group of former military men who worked to help those in need by using their former skill...
View ArticleSignificant Changes and Amendments to the 59th Edition of the IATA Dangerous...
Download 2018 IATA 59th Edition Significant Changes This year marks the 59th edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations. The 59th edition becomes effective January 1, 2018. It is published by IATA and...
View ArticleAlberta Reviews OHS System
News From the Provinces Alberta Labour Announces Comprehensive OHS Review – Invites Comments by October 16 Taking Alberta workplaces a little closer to heaven: The province of Alberta is inviting...
View ArticleOSHA, Emergency Exits, & Procedures
School Days, Fire Drills One of my earliest memories from elementary school was deeply concentrating on my school work at my desk (at least some of the time), when suddenly being startled by a loud...
View ArticleInhalation Hazards – TDG Marking & Documentation
Changes in Special Provision 23 One aspect of the International Harmonization amendment (SOR/2017-137) of the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) that did not receive a lot...
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