Key Considerations for Retail Hazardous Management Programs

In the dynamic retail environment, managing hazardous materials (hazmat) effectively is complicated and crucial for ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency. This white paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of hazmat and how retailers can stay up-to-date or ahead of the constantly changing regulatory landscape by implementing a robust hazmat management program.

As defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), hazardous material refers to a substance determined to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce. This definition may apply to various consumer products sold by retailers, including, but not limited to, aerosols, perfumes, batteries and cleaning products.