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Small Natural Gas Operator OQ Guide - January 2017 (PDF)

This guidance material was implemented under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The material relies on sources representing the best opinion on the subject at the time of publication. However, it should not be assumed that all acceptable safety measures and procedures are...

Webinar: Hazardous Materials Transportation Training Requirements

The Hazardous Materials Regulations require the training of ALL hazmat employees to increase safety awareness and to be an essential element in reducing hazmat incidents. This HMR Training Requirements webinar includes references to these publications: Hazmat Transportation Training Requirements,...

USDOT and OSHA HazCom Basics

Helps clarify the hazard communication required by both agencies emphasizing both DOT hazard communication and OSHA HCS 2012 labeling may appear on the same package, even in transportation

Tutorial: Emergency Response Guidebook App (ERG) for iOS

Reviews how to use the iOS version of PHMSA's Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) app. The ERG is a go-to manual for first responders who need to identify specific hazmat risks, steps to protect themselves, and the procedures for containing the incident as quickly and safely as possible.

Tutorial: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) for Android

Reviews how to use the Android version of PHMSA's Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) app. The ERG is a go-to manual for first responders who need to identify specific hazmat risks, steps to protect themselves, and the procedures for containing the incident as quickly and safely as possible.

STOP! Never refill 1 lb. propane bottles

The U.S. Department of Transportation, cautions the public to never refill DOT 39 cylinders, such as the 1lb. cylinders used for camping. These types of containers were not designed to withstand the stresses of emptying and refilling.

PHMSA's Webinar for M/R-Number Approval Termination

This webinar provides a basic understanding of Manufacturer and Reconditioner Approval numbers, and why PHMSA is proposing termination of current M-number approvals (without an expiration) and all R-number approvals. Federal Register Notice Docket No. PHMSA-2017-0084 Notice No. 2017-03 was...