2007 COSTHA Annual Forum Press Release

President
William Duff
Toyota Motor Sales

First Vice President
Robert Heinrich
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Second Vice President/Treasurer
Christopher Palabrica, CPM, CHMM
Mays Chemical Co.

Secretary
Jeanne Zmich
Labelmaster

Executive Committee Member
Richard Lattimer
Eli Lilly and Company

Board of Directors
Donald Bossow
JohnsonDiversey, Inc.

Larry Cross
UPS Freight

John D'Aloia
Mary Kay Inc.

Steven Dishion
Procter & Gamble

David Evans
Purolator Courier Ltd.

Amy Fischesser
Sun Chemical Corporation

Janet Kolodziey-Nykolyn
Roche

Claudia Meeks
Ford Motor Company

General Counsel
Richard Schweitzer, PLLC

Media Release

Safety Specialists, Inc. offers Training on Understanding the Exceptions

COSTHA April 2007 Annual Forum

"Partnering for Progress"

For Immediate Release

Contact: Christine Yakush
703/451-4031

Robert Heinrich, Annual Forum Committee Chair and Transportation Specialist, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, announced that Ken Holloway, Vice-President, Safety Specialists, Inc. will be presenting a training course at the COSTHA Annual Forum Sunday, April 22, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, Scottsdale, AZ. The training is entitled “Understanding The Exceptions – Limited Quantity/Consumer Commodity, MOTs and Other Exceptions”.

This class will explore the regulatory relief available in the various Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations. The course includes all of the 2006 changes, as well as a preview of upcoming changes that will impact shipments in 2007 and beyond. The advantages of exceptions will be discussed and illustrated. Real world examples and experiences will be used. Materials and discussions will cover these topics and more:

- Cost Savings
- Packaging Testing
- Marking and Labeling
- Shipping Papers
- Materials of Trade

Most importantly, differences between the modes of transport will be explained and Consumer Commodity myths will be dispelled.

An illustrated workbook, applicable letters of interpretation issued by the Department of Transportation, and other reference materials are included in the course materials.

Mr. Holloway is Vice President of Safety Specialists, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is an experienced trainer and safety advisor. His experience includes over 37 years working in transportation and safety. He has worked with a variety of companies including transportation, distribution, manufacturing, trade associations and consulting organizations. Safety Specialists is involved in hazardous materials safety training, development of safety programs, and compliance audits. Ken’s training covers all types of transportation.

Ken has been an instructor for The National Safety Council, COHMED, Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte Regional Safety Schools, North Carolina Safety Conference, North Carolina and the American Trucking Associations.

Ken is a member of COHMED (Cooperative Hazardous Materials Education and Development) and COSTHA (The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles).

For more details about the training courses industry participants are encouraged to visit the COSTHA web site – www.costha.com - http://www.costha.com/2007Forum/TrainingSchedule.htm.

The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles, Inc. (COSTHA) is one of the largest trade associations dedicated to promoting regulatory compliance and safety in the hazardous materials transportation industry. Founded in 1972, COSTHA is a member-responsive organization that incorporates and promotes education, growth and development. COSTHA is the leading provider of information, publications, and educational programs designed for regulatory compliance personnel and others working in the transportation of hazardous materials. COSTHA brings ongoing advocacy and up-to-date information to the dangerous goods transportation industry. Membership consists of a large cross section from all aspects of the hazardous materials transportation industry including chemical, automobile, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and fragrance manufacturers as well as freight forwarders, shippers and carriers. The diverse membership is rounded out by consultants, dangerous goods trainers and container manufacturers and reconditioners. For more information on the COSTHA Annual Forum, April 22-25, 2007 in Scottsdale, AZ call 703/451-4031 or visit our web site www.costha.com.