2012 COSTHA Annual Forum - Training Courses
Lithium and Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Transport
Sunday, April 22, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Member Rate: $170 / Non-Member Rate: $195 / Government Rate: $195 for the 1/2 day course
Lithium batteries in transport are remain a hot topic. Incidents continue to drive regulatory change, yet lack of understanding in the requirements is a contributing factor to incidents. Revamped for 2012, this course will address the transport of lithium batteries by all modes, providing up-to-date regulations and interpretations. 49 CFR, IATA, UN Model, IMDG, and ADR will be addressed. We will cover classification, packing, marking, labeling, documentation, and related exceptions. The changes to Nickel Metal Hydride battery transport by vessel (IMDG Code, 35th Amendment) will also be discussed. The course includes opportunities for discussion and an exam.
Course instruction by Thomas Ferguson, Technical Consultant, COSTHA
Course instruction by Brendan Sullivan, Manager, Cargo Standards, IATA
Training courses are available to registered Forum attendees. Click here to register for the 2012 COSTHA Forum
GHS - The Future is Now
Sunday, April 22, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Member Rate: $170 / Non-Member Rate: $195 / Government Rate: $195 for the 1/2 day course
The Global Harmonized System of Marking of Chemicals (GHS) has been on the horizon for years. Now OSHA is finally adopting many of the GHS requirements into 29 CFR. The course provides an overview of the GHS including classification, marking, and documentation. We will also cover the particulars of GHS which OSHA has adopted, any transitions to consider, how these changes affect MSDS authoring and maintenance, and of course how the OSHA Final Rule impacts industry.
Course instruction by Barbara Foster, Senior Regulatory Specialist, ICC The Compliance Center
Training courses are available to registered Forum attendees. Click here to register for the 2012 COSTHA Forum
Packaging Selection & Testing
and Best Management Practices
Sunday, April 22, 2012
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Member Rate: $170 / Non-Member Rate: $195 / Government Rate: $195 for the 1/2 day course
So you’ve got your material classified and identified. Now what? Packaging is what protects transportation workers and the public from the hazards contained within. But packaging only works if you use it correctly. This course will review the philosophy of packaging including design, specifications, testing, packing, and closure. We will review changes to the regulations over the last few years addressing packaging. Maintenance of closure instructions is now mandatory under 49 CFR. Best practices to become or remain compliant will be discussed.
Course instruction by Susan Hauge, Ten-E Packaging Services, Inc.
Course instruction by Bill Barger, Berlin Packaging Dangerous Goods
Training courses are available to registered Forum attendees. Click here to register for the 2012 COSTHA Forum
Limited Quantity - Converting from Consumer
Commodity to Limited Quantity
Monday, April 23, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Member Rate: $170 / Non-Member Rate: $195 / Government Rate: $195 for the 1/2 day course
This course explores the regulatory relief available in the Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations. The course includes an overview of existing regulations, information on new regulations and a preview of upcoming changes. The advantages of the exceptions are discussed and illustrated. Real world examples and experience are used. Materials and discussion cover cost savings, packaging, testing, labeling, marking, shipping papers, materials of trade and more. Differences between the modes will be explained. Consumer Commodity myths will be dispelled.
Course Instruction by: Steve Canney, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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ADR European Road Regulations
Monday, April 23, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Member Rate: $295 / Non-Member Rate: $325 / Government Rate: $325 for the full day course
This function specific course is entitled “ADR European Road Regulations” and is designed for those requiring knowledge of the regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods by road throughout Europe. The training will cover the most fundamental and important aspects of the European regulations, including exemptions and limited quantities, multilateral agreements, classification, use of Table A & B in Part 3, packing instructions, mixed packing, marking, labeling, and documentation. Participants will be provided with an inside overview on the changes of the 2011 edition. Each person participating in the course may bring their copy of ADR 2011 Volume I & II or purchase a copy at a specially discounted price.
Course instruction by Volker Krampe, Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser, AISE-Beiersdorf AG
Training courses are available to registered Forum attendees. Click here to register for the 2012 COSTHA Forum
Advanced 49 CFR/Air Recurrent Training
Thursday, April 26, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Member Rate: $295 / Non-Member Rate: $325 / Government Rate: $325 for the full day course
The 49-Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Air Recurrent course refreshes the student with the application and changes in the regulations according to 49-CFR. 49-CFR requires hazmat employees receive recurrent training at least once every three years.
This course includes a comprehensive overview of; Civil penalties, terms and definitions, proper shipping names, identification numbers, hazard classes, packing groups, packaging, labeling, marking, certification paperwork, segregation requirements.
This course is designed for shippers, freight forwarders, third party logistics entities, carriers and other hazardous materials professionals.
The course is taught using a combination of lectures, visual aids, work sheets and question and answer sessions. The course includes opportunities for discussion, an exam and certificate of successful completion. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a training certificate that satisfies 49 CFR §172.704(d) and IATA DGR 1.5.5 for training record retention purposes.
This is a fast-paced course designed for experienced dangerous goods employees.
Prerequisite: In-depth 49 CFR and Air Training.
Course Instruction by: Len Satkowski, Vice President, C&L Risk Management Solutions, LLC
Course Materials:
Course materials are designed to maximize retention of course content and include handouts of the presentation, work projects, exam and student evaluations. Students will need to have current copies of the IATA (53rd Edition), 49 CFR (October 1, 2011). Regulatory code books for this course can be purchased from COSTHA at a discounted price, please call for pricing.
Training courses are available to registered Forum attendees. Click here to register for the 2012 COSTHA Forum
