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Media Release
COSTHA
Enhancing the Image Project
Enhancing the Image of the Dangerous Goods Professional The COSTHA Steering Committee on the Enhancing the Image of the Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Professional initiative comprised of Jeanne Zmich, Vice President, Labelmaster, COSTHA Secretary, and Co-Chair Education & Training Committee; Robert Heinrich, Transportation Operations Advisor, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, COSTHA Vice President, and Chairman Annual Forum Committee; William Duff, Corp Mgr Environmental Coordination Office, Toyota Motor Sales, and COSTHA President; and Lara Currie, COSTHA Administrator are pleased to introduce "Blueprint for Success" a quick read brochure that explains the Enhancing the Image program and a comprehensive website that serves as a reference for articles, presentations, and other tools as they are developed. They report on the solid progress and warm reception that the initiative has received with since inception in 2006. The Committee's most recent accomplishments include: - Formulated a Strategic Plan to meet the issue directly - Formed a Partnership Agreement with USDOT PHMSA, November 2006, Washington DC - Introduced and invited to participate - Interested Parties Group (informal coalition of over 40 trade associations concerned with the safe and compliant transportation of dangerous goods) - Presentation to a large audience of hazardous materials/dangerous goods professionals at COSTHA Annual Forum, April 2007, Scottsdale, AZ - Introduced and invited to participate - Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, April 3, 2007 - Presented to international symposium of dangerous goods trainers, Deerfield Beach, Florida - Submitted paper and held working group at the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, December 2007, Geneva Switzerland - Briefed attendees on progress of the initiative at the COSTHA 2008 Annual Forum in St. Petersburg FL. This event is one of the largest gatherings of industry professionals in the US. - Created collaborative Web Site and distributed the information to thousands of hazardous materials/dangerous goods professionals inviting them to submit ideas and participate. June 2008 - http://www.costha.com/EIHMP/EnhancingtheImage.htm The next steps in the initiative - -
Advance the Public Relations Strategy - - Add the Human Resources Component - Further the Awards programs with DOT, member companies and other associations - Continue to develop educational component For more information or to find out how you might be able to participate visit the COSTHA Enhancing the Image web site - http://www.costha.com Enhancing the Image of the DG Professional or send an email mail@costha.com or call 703.451.4031.
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