We have a Webinar to help answer some of those questions! Entitled “Data to Action: Optimizing 5800.1 Reporting for Safety Success,” three speakers will share their insights and experiences on how to optimize 5800.1 reporting and use data 99 acres database to improve safety and security in the hazardous materials transportation sector. The Webinar was held on July 15, 2024, hosted by CHEMTREC and included guests from PHMSA, the American Chemistry Council (ACC), and A. Duie Pyle, a leading LTL carrier. The webinar is available on demand .
This blog post will summarize the key points of the webinar and highlight some takeaways for shippers, carriers and other stakeholders. Here are some of the topics covered:
The importance of form 5800.1 and why it is important for safety and security
PHMSA's use and analysis of the data and how they disseminate the information to various stakeholders
The challenges facing shippers and carriers in reporting and using 5800.1 data
The data insights and tools that CCT provides to its members and partners
Best practices and lessons learned shared by A. Duie Pyle with his employees and customers
What CHEMTREC can do to help you
Keep in mind that this is just a general overview - full details can be found in the Webinar.
Form 5800.1 – Its Importance to Both Public and Private Safety and Security
Our first presenter was Serita McKoy, Program Analyst at PHMSA. She reviewed the regulatory requirements, the primary uses of this data, and how the public benefits from the process. She noted that completion of the form is mandated by federal regulation under 49 CFR part 171.16. Other insights shared included:
Describes how PHMSA uses the data internally and externally for various purposes, such as policymaking, risk analysis, emergency preparedness, performance benchmarking, and regulatory oversight.
The form fosters a culture of safety and responsibility in the industry and communities by holding companies accountable for Hazardous Materials incidents.
PHMSA collaborates with various stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry professionals, and emergency responders, to share the data and makes the information available to the public through various platforms.
She showed examples of graphical content, such as maps, charts, and tables that were produced using the raw data.
Some of the challenges facing PHMSA and its stakeholders in reporting and using the 5800.1 data have been identified.
It was noted that PHMSA is working to address some of the difficulties associated with complying with the regulation by providing more resources, improving technology integration, and further developing customer-focused services.