Girl’s Galaxy S4 Smartphone Burns Under Her Pillow as She Sleeps

People ... This happens and it is not uncommon, just un-reported!



Girl’s Galaxy S4 Smartphone Burns Under Her Pillow as She Sleeps:

The other issue, according to Samsung, was that the phone was being smothered by a pillow, restricting airflow while charging. This is something the manufacturer warns against in the device’s instruction materials


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Lithium Batteries - Guidance for Cargo and Ramp Personnel

Press Release – Fireworks Don’t Fly

Press Release – Fireworks Don’t Fly:



"The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is reminding passengers who are flying this July 4th holiday to leave their fireworks at home. Fireworks pose a significant fire risk to aircraft in the air and on the ground and are not permitted in carry-on or checked baggage."



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Volume to Mass Conversion.

In October of 2013, I had written a letter to PHMSA (DOT) requesting an interpretation on how to convert liquid volume to KG Gross.  The Background on why; The FAA had advised me that it is required to use the specific gravity of the liquid to make the conversion of volume to mass for liquids.  UN3082 was one of the UN Numbers which was of concern to me.  Their advice was difficult to comply with, mainly because the specific gravity is not required information on the Shipper's Declaration.

After making a convincing argument and six months of follow up, the DOT/PHMSA issued REF. No.:  13-0203 / 01 May 2014 (Letter of Interpretation) advising that "as an alternative to the use of specific gravity data, a 1:1 conversion ratio where 1 liter is equal to 1 kilogram may be used for the purposes of interpreting the HMR cargo quantity limitations (49 CFR 175.75) expressed in Kilograms."

Great news and a big step forward.  It hasn't been uploaded to the PHMSA Interpretation page yet, but when it is, you will find it here:

http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/interps/date

http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/portal/site/PHMSA/menuitem.6f23687cf7b00b0f22e4c6962d9c8789/?vgnextoid=5c14295bba776410VgnVCM100000d2c97898RCRD&vgnextchannel=aa8cd3c1af814110VgnVCM1000009ed07898RCRD&vgnextfmt=print

IATA DG Board

Board Elections

Yesterday afternoon, I received word that I was elected to a term on the IATA Dangerous Goods Board.  

This is a great honor for me and I look forward to the work that I will do to advance safety in the transportation of Dangerous Goods by air.  

Well....back to work!  I just wanted to post the news!