COSTHA
Representation when you need it.
A dynamic trade association
actively involved in international harmonization
efforts on dangerous goods and hazardous material transportation,
represented at the Interested Parties Group, DOT,
EPA, USCG, FRA and and enjoys official observer status at the United Nations Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
COSTHA is specifically designed for:
- Shippers
- Carriers by all modes
- Manufacturers
- Trainers
- Consultants
- Trade associations with members involved in hazardous materials
transportation
The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles, Inc.
- COSTHA is one of the largest trade associations devoted to promoting regulatory compliance and
safety in the hazardous materials transportation industry through dangerous goods courses, Hazmat consultation
and more. Founded in 1972, COSTHA provides its members with an environment that encourages and promotes the growth and development of its members
as Hazardous Materials Professionals.
Member Benefits include:
- The COSTHA QUARTERLY newsletter helps you
understand domestic and international dangerous goods regulatory changes and provides articles and
analysis from experts in the field. You'll gain deeper insights about regulatory trends and practices
and the implications for your company. Click here
to view a sample of the COSTHA QUARTERLY.
- Join us for the 2009 COSTHA Annual Forum &
Expo to be held March 29-April 1, 2009, The
Westin, Long Beach, California.
- Members also receive timely Regulatory
Bulletins from Richard Schweitzer, noted
transportation attorney and COSTHA General
Counsel. Click here
to view a sample bulletin.
- You'll also enjoy "COSTHA Post," a
quick-read e-newsletter packed with industry
news and updates on activities at COSTHA. Click
here
to view a
sample COSTHA Post.
- COSTHA helps members save money by
negotiating special discount prices on the
publications you use frequently: UN Orange Book,
IMDG Code,
49 CFR,
ICAO, and
more. Click here
to purchase publications online.
- A Membership Directory, a key resource to
the hazardous materials transportation industry.
- Access to internationally recognized
hazardous materials consultant John Currie.
To find out more about COSTHA Membership,
click here
Safe
Travel
For
all of us who travel, PHMSA has developed and
distributed a very useful website that features
travel tips on batteries,
aerosols, ammunition, lighters, matches, lighter
fluid, and fireworks. It is
worth a look: http://safetravel.dot.gov/.
PHMSA also distributed a press release further
explaining its new January 1 safety ruling on Limits
on Lithium Batteries Carried by Passengers Aboard
Aircraft. Click
here for the press release.
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