So, Who Actually Enforces Hazmat?
The answer to this question could go on and on! No, really, I could write an entire article just about the hazmat regulatory agencies. It would be the most boring article ever and in the end, you might want to eat some lead paint or something! Literally!
But it could be done! Actually, there are tons of other amazing facts about hazardous materials test that would be far more interesting. I will say that each government agency has their own set of rules and regulations. Perhaps they borrow heavily from what is already been written but they still have them.
Some of the key regulators have compiled thousands of pages of federal guidelines. Here are just a few of the agencies that regulate hazmat:
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ;
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) ;
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ;
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ;
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) ;
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
As I said, this is just a few of the agencies! In addition to these, you have your state and local agencies! Each state will have their own regulations regarding the handling and transportation of hazmat. Each test will have their own licensing and hazmat materials test.
