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Who We Are

HazMat Safety Consulting specializes in applying years of experience working with US and international regulators, shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, standards body officials, and others related to the transport of dangerous goods. Our president served as the deputy associate administrator for PHMSA, the regulatory agency responsible for writing and enforcing the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

He lead U.S. delegations to international meetings and served as the chairman of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods that is responsible for maintaining the UN Model Regulations.

Our expertise and experience include addressing the emergent issues surrounding the transport, storage, use, and testing of lithium batteries.

Meet The Team

With decades of experience as both regulators and industry consultants, we know the ins and outs of the industry.
Let us do the heavy lifting for you

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Why Work With Us

200+ years combined regulatory experience

In the Dangerous Goods hazmat industry, our role revolves around transport and workplace regulations. We provide the most informed industry regulatory expertise and have collectively participated in over many years of DG transport regulatory work across multiple regulatory bodies. Our team also supports several large organizations in developing internal hazmat compliance strategies to ensure global compliance.

Customized Safety Training

Hazmat Safety Consulting specializes in Dangerous Goods (DG) regulatory training. From initial training to recurrent regulatory updates, our programs cover all transport modes including air, ocean, ground, and rail. We customize training based on your company’s unique operations ensuring your employees meet regulatory compliance requirements.

Network of Industry Leaders

We maintain relationships with global regulators, Dangerous Goods industry experts, and a network of partners keeping us up to date with the latest regulatory changes. These connections allow us to guide clients confidently through complex compliance scenarios and evolving regulatory requirements.

We transform regulatory challenges into competitive advantages.

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Case Studies

Turning a Regulatory Scare into a Success Story for a Leading Chemicals Distributor

When companies undergo inspections by PHMSA, the outcomes can carry significant weight. Even when operations are conducted with care, inspectors may raise questions or issue findings that create immediate uncertainty. This was the case for a leading chemical distributor who received allegations of closure instruction violations during an exit briefing. The company was unsure how to respond, whether the claims were supported by regulation, or how to appropriately engage with the investigator.

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Know What You Are Buying: Hazmat Due Diligence in Private Equity

A manufacturer of a smoke producing pyrotechnic device had been operating for nearly 50 years under the assumption that its product was unregulated. Then, a private investor purchased the company with no awareness of potential regulatory implications. Five years ago, a US DOT investigator inspected the facility and determined that the device should be classified as an explosive. The investigator informed the company that shipments could not continue until an explosive (EX) approval was obtained.

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Expert Witness Support in Fatal Anhydrous Ammonia Release Case Results in Multimillion-Dollar Settlement

A fatal workplace accident involving the release of anhydrous ammonia led to the death of a farm employee during a fertilizer delivery. The plaintiff’s law firm engaged an expert from HazMat Safety Consulting to provide regulatory interpretation and expert testimony based on his experience leading the PHMSA hazardous materials safety program.

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Expert Testimony in a Court Case of Chemical Burns From Mid-Declared Hazardous Material

A truck driver suffered severe chemical burns after unloading an improperly declared and placarded shipment of sodium hydroxide solution. The product was improperly declared as “non-hazardous,” leading to unsafe handling and catastrophic injury.

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Testimonials

Our company needed to make an urgent shipment of prototype lithium batteries internationally to a customer. The HSC team was able to assist us and expedite the shipment using an existing approval. They provided training for our employees and assisted us in every step of the process. As a result, our shipment arrived safely and on time.

Hillary Cates

Global Logistics Specialist

Frank’s International

Our company distributes medical devices powered by lithium batteries. We had a need to ship replacement batteries by air fully charged (100% State of Charge) to periodically support urgent needs. The air transport regulations limit batteries shipments to 30% SOC. HSC worked with us to acquire an approval from the US DOT and to identify packaging that provides a significant level of safety. HSC developed operating procedures and conducted training consistent with the approval and also assisted us with successfully completing a fitness audit conducted by FAA inspectors. As a result, we now air able to ship replacement batteries safely and compliantly by air to meet urgent patient needs.

Roger Robinson

Director of Operations
PRO-DEX

HSC is the most competent consulting firm I have ever worked with, in fact I will rarely help any of my clients without adding or involving HSC for my and Americase’s protection.

Chris Egloff
VP of Strategic Opportunities

Americase, LLC

Our partnership with HSC has provided us with valuable insight and connections in the lithium battery transport industry. Our relationship with HSC will pay dividends for years to come.

Michael Mo

Co-Founder & CEO

KULR Technology