Organizations Responsible for Regulating Transport of Hazardous Materials, continued

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Organizations Responsible for Regulating Transport of Hazardous Materials, continued

It is the responsibility of all workers who are involved in the packaging and shipping of hazardous materials to be aware of regulatory changes that may occur. These resources are available to offer assistance with understanding current regulations:
Hotlines:
  • DOT Hazardous Materials Information Center: 1-800-467-4922
  • IATA Dangerous Goods: (514) 390-6770
  • FedEx Dangerous Goods: 1-800-463-3339, say "Dangerous Goods" or press "81"
  • UPS Hazardous Materials Support Center: 1-800-554-9964