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Brazil’s evolving regulatory landscape is placing greater emphasis on safety and accountability in the transport of hazardous materials. One key requirement that’s often overlooked, but essential, is the inclusion of a 24/7 emergency response telephone number on the shipping documentation as well as on the “Emergency sheet for road transport of dangerous goods in MERCOSUR.
In the world of hazardous materials transport, preparedness isn’t optional, it’s essential. Whether you're moving chemicals across borders or storing them locally, having a reliable emergency response partner is critical to safety, compliance, and peace of mind.
When a chemical emergency happens, the most important question is simple: who actually answers the phone? Too often, emergency numbers connect to a voicemail, a receptionist, or a call center with no hazmat expertise. In those first few minutes, wrong or delayed guidance can lead to injuries, regulatory violations, and costly shutdowns. True support comes from trained specialists who can interpret SDSs, advise on PPE, and guide response decisions in real time.
At CHEMTREC, we specialize in 24/7 emergency response services, acting as the first point of contact for businesses facing a crisis. But we’ve noticed a critical bottleneck in many companies' emergency procedures: slow, cumbersome, and fragmented internal communication processes. One of our clients had an overly complex system that led to significant delays in response times — until we helped them simplify it. Here’s how we turned their lengthy, multi-step emergency response process into a faster, more effective operation.
In the world of workplace safety, few things are more critical than staying compliant with OSHA regulations. In 2024, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS or HazCom), codified under 29 CFR 1910.1200, was ranked as the #2 most frequently issued citation under the OSHA Standards. With over 3,100 citations issued and nearly $5 million in penalties for violations related to chemical hazard communication, it's clear that many organizations are still struggling to meet the requirements.
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