The success of the COSTHA 2010 Annual Forum, held in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 25-28, was featured in the June edition of the Hazardous Cargo Bulletin (HCB), a magazine dedicated to helping those involved in the transport of dangerous goods to keep up to date with regulatory developments. This article highlights the success of COSTHA’s diligent meeting planning and commitment to the hazardous materials/dangerous goods industry. In an industry that is experiencing a decline in hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation experts, COSTHA was successful in attracting new, young faces to their 2010 meeting, in addition to an array of industry professionals and remarkable speakers. Click here to read the HCB article.
In response to the decline in hazardous materials/dangerous goods professionals, COSTHA members and partner organizations are elevating the recognition of the critical function of these experts. The COSTHA Enhancing the Image of the Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods Professional initiative is identifying the reasons for the decline in experts and developing measures to attract qualified candidates to embark on climbing the career ladder to becoming an expert in this field. Click here for more information on the COSTHA Enhancing the Image initiative.
COSTHA is hosting their 2011 Annual Forum & Expo, Shaping the Future of Safety and Global Compliance, in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 10-13 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. For more information click here or contact the COSTHA office at (703) 451-4031 or mail@costha.com
The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles, Inc. - (COSTHA) is a not-for-profit industry association devoted to promoting regulatory compliance and safety in the international and domestic transportation of hazardous materials. COSTHA represents shippers, carriers, container manufacturers, training companies, and related businesses and associations responsible for more than $3 trillion in international commerce.
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 by all modes. The diverse membership is rounded out by consultants, dangerous goods trainers and container manufacturers and reconditioners.
COSTHA holds consultative status and actively participates at the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. COSTHA provides input on proposed regulations and is in frequent contact with the US Department of Transportation, the US Coast Guard, US Environmental Protection Association, Transport Canada and other regulatory bodies.
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