COSTHA 2014 Forum Training Courses

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Safe & Compliant Transportation of Batteries by Ground and Air
This course provides in-depth information on how to ship lithium batteries under 49 CFR multi-modally and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations by air. We will cover classification, packing, marking, labeling, documentation, and related exceptions. The course includes opportunities for discussion, an exam, and a certificate of successful completion.

Instructors: 
Thomas Ferguson, Sr. Technical Consultant, COSTHA
Brendan Sullivan, Manager, Dangerous Goods and Training Standards, IATA

Advanced Air (IATA) Dangerous Goods Recurrent
This course provides students with a refresher in the knowledge to read and apply the regulations according to 55th IATA Regulations as well as new amendments. It will cover terms & definitions, proper shipping names, hazard classes, identification numbers, packing groups, state and operator variations, packaging, labeling, marking, and certification paperwork. The course is taught using a combination of lectures, visual aids, work projects, and question and answer sessions. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a training certificate which satisfies IATA – International Air Transport Association – 1.5.2.2 (a), (b), (c) for training records.
Prerequisite:  In-depth Air Training

Instructor:
Steve Canney, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Course Materials: A comprehensive notebook will be provided. Students will need to have a current copy of the IATA 55th Edition. Call COSTHA for discounted pricing on code books required for this course.

Understanding the Exceptions
A multimodal course focused on the most frequently used exceptions in the regulations. 49 CFR, the IMDG Code and the ICAO have many exceptions that shippers can take advantage of if used correctly. This course will present information on where you can find the information and how to ensure your shipments meet the requirements for the exceptions. The course will include limited quantities, consumer commodities, flammable liquids, and corrosives for all modes and more.

Instructor:
Michael Bowen, President, DG Supplies, Inc.

Course Materials: An illustrated student workbook, applicable interpretation letters, and other reference materials are provided.

For more information, see the complete 2014 Forum Brochure here.

Monday, April 7, 2014

ADR European Road RegulationsThis function-specific course 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 also be provided with an inside overview on the changes in the 2015 edition. The course includes opportunities for discussion, an exam, and certificate of successful completion.

Instructor:
Volker Krampe, Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser, AISE-Beiersdorf AG

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 the current copy of the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) Restructured ADR applicable as of January1, 2013. This version is can be downloaded for free at www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/publi/adr/adr2013/13contentse.html. For those who like to work with paper, call COSTHA for discounted pricing on code books required for this course.

Package Specifications, Closure Instructions, and You (Or Your Customer)
Changes to the 49 CFR have made it clear that packaging manufacturers need to provide more detailed package specifications and closing instructions to their customers. End users of that packaging need to be able to access those documents and have the proper tools to close the package properly. Doing so benefits the manufacturer and the packaging end user. Manufacturers providing this detailed information can work with their customers to ensure they have packaging that is efficient and straight-forward to close. Packaging customers can then be more assured they are closing the package properly. This helps ensure their customers in turn receive their product intact, avoiding financial loss as well as costly fines or shipping delays if the package is stopped by a DOT inspector.

This course will detail the 49 CFR requirements for both packaging manufacturers and shippers regarding package specifications and closure instructions, including recent changes to those provisions. Participants will discuss the benefits of building relationships between the packaging manufacturer, the testing laboratories, and the end-user.

Instructors:  
Pat Garin, Ten-E Packaging Services, Inc.
Steve Sowa, Berlin Packaging Dangerous Goods

Course Materials: An illustrated student workbook, applicable interpretation letters, and other reference materials are provided.

For more information, see the complete 2014 Forum Brochure here.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

49 CFR / IMDG Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Advanced Recurrent Training
This course provides students with information on the changes incorporated in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, Amendment 36 and the latest edition of the 49 CFR Regulations for domestic transport within the US. The course gives students the knowledge necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements for recurrent training in hazmat transportation based on Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations and the IMDG Code. This course is designed for shippers, freight forwarders, third party logistics entities, carriers and other hazardous materials/dangerous goods professionals. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a training certificate that satisfies 49 CFR §172.704(d) and IMDG Code 1.3.1.3 for training record retention purposes.

Instructor:
Neville Symons, DGM Training Institute 

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 IMDG Code (Amd 36) and 49 CFR (October 1, 2013). Call COSTHA for discounted pricing on code books required for this course.

For more information, see the complete 2014 Forum Brochure here.