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2006 Annual Forum Hazmat Training Schedule |
Sunday, March 12th
TDG Transborder Compliance - ICC The
Compliance Center
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - $195 Member $245
non-member for the 1 day course
The NAFTA agreements have resulted in increased trade between the U.S. and our northern neighbors in Canada. Canadian regulations require transborder shippers, carriers and handlers to meet strict requirements. Some of these requirements also apply to sea, air or in-transit shipments.
This one-day program will help you comply with shipping dangerous goods to and from Canada and the United States. Reciprocity agreements between Canada and the United States permit North American trade however there are some restrictions to the agreement through 49 CFR.
Automotive
Issues and Best Practices –
Steven Hunt, President, ShipMate, Inc.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - $95 member $125 non-member for the 1/2 day course
a comprehensive overview of the issues that face automotive companies, their suppliers and transportation partners, focusing on recent regulatory changes, parts distribution and supply chain management, warranty programs, auto parts recycling, and dealer training programs as well as hazardous waste transportation requirements. Participants will learn about best management practices implemented by many of the world’s leading auto makers and have an opportunity to share ideas for optimizing their own hazardous materials compliance and training programs. Although, emphasis is placed on automotive hazardous materials classification, hazard communication, documentation, storage and transportation, the programs & methods discussed in this interactive presentation can be used by any company that manufactures or ships dangerous goods.
Monday, March 13th
49 CFR Hazardous Material Transportation Recurrent - Pamela
Jennings, DGI Training Center
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - $195
Member $245 non-member for the 1 day course
This one day seminar will focus on the most recent changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations and how the changes will effect the current regulations. The seasoned instructor will also highlight areas that might require retraining of your company personnel Included within the session are;
● Security Awareness
● Classification/Identification/Marking and Labeling/Shipping papers
● Mixtures and Solutions
● Multiple Hazard Materials Classification
● Generic Shipping names and when to use them
● Separation and segregation
This class will have a final exam, and will satisfy the US DOT requirements for recurrent training.
Hazardous Waste Management - Lion Technology,
Inc.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - $95 member $125 non-member for the 1/2 day course
Hazardous Wastes are regulated in transportation by both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation.
Learn the intricacies of complying with both agencies as you incorporate regulatory changes that impact your companies waste management program.
Safety Compliance for Motor Carriers
- Mark Weaver, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - $95 member $125 non-member for the 1/2 day course
This class will focus on the critical vehicle safety issues facing motor carriers transporting hazardous materials. The class will focus on both driver and management issues surrounding compliance to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Highlights among the topics discussed during this class will be:
● The new hours of service regulations and how to comply with them
● Load securement rules and their application to the transportation of hazardous materials shipments
● Entry level driver training
● Safety Performance History & Background Checks
● CDL vs personal vehicle violations & the impact
● Highway bill summary
This is a 4 hour class that will greatly enhance your knowledge and information base on what you need to understand when operating a fleet or what your responsibilities are when contracting with a carrier to move your hazardous materials. The class will cover the practical application of the aforementioned topics, helping management develop the policies, procedures and practices to reduce a company’s exposure to regulatory enforcement, unsafe practices and risks
Courses are function specific with training company certificates issued.
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