Regulations and Compliance:

49 CFR 173.3(c)(2) – The area between a container and a salvage drum used for overpacking must have “sufficient cushioning and absorption material to prevent excessive movement of the damaged package and to eliminate the presence of any free liquid at the time the salvage drum is closed.”

40 CFR 263.30(a) – In the event of a spill, transporters must, “take appropriate immediate action to protect human health and the environment.”

29 CFR 1910.1450(e) – OSHA requires containment and clean-up materials for spills in laboratories to reduce occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals.
29 CFR 1910.120(j)(1) – Under an OSHA requirement, “DOT-specified salvage drums or containers and suitable quantities of proper absorbents shall be kept available and used in areas where spills, leaks, or ruptures may occur.