2026 COSTHA Forum | Training Schedule

Training Schedule Trainer Biographies*
SUNDAY, MAY 3
Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries (49 CFR, ICAO/IATA, IMDG Code)
TIME (MST)	DESCRIPTION	TRAINER
8:00am – 4:00pm -- -- -- Includes: Light Breakfast / Coffee and Light Lunch	Course Description: This course provides in-depth and up-to-date information on how to ship lithium batteries by all modes using US domestic and international regulations including: 49 CFR, ICAO/IATA, and IMDG Code. The course will cover lithium battery test summary requirements, classification, packing, marking/labeling, documentation, and related exceptions as well as used, damaged, or defective batteries. This session will also include an update on upcoming developments related to lithium batteries at the UN level, followed by a Q&A session. Upon successful completion of the course and after passing an exam, students will receive a training certificate. Prerequisite: General & Security Awareness Training, Previous experience with shipment of lithium batteries Course Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference and handouts will be provided by the instructor.	Tom Ferguson COSTHA
Overview of China TDG Regulations
TIME (MST)	DESCRIPTION	TRAINERS
8:00am – 12:00pm -- -- -- Includes: Light Breakfast / Coffee	Course Description: This course covers the regulatory process in China, including the regulatory framework, agencies involved in developing and enforcing dangerous goods transport regulations, and how these regulations compare to international standards. It is ideal for anyone receiving products from China or transporting products to or within China by all modes. Upon successful completion of the course and after passing an exam, students will receive a training certificate. Course Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference and handouts will be provided by the instructor.	Terry Guo RGB-DG Service, Inc.
Shipping Aerosols: Classification, Compliance & Essentials in Multimodal Shipments
TIME (MST)	DESCRIPTION	TRAINER
1:00pm – 5:00pm -- -- -- Includes: Beverage Break	Course Description: This function-specific training will focus on the key requirements for shipping aerosols in accordance with domestic (49 CFR) and international air and vessel (IATA DGR and IMDG Code requirements, including but not limited to 49 CFR 173.306, IATA DGR PI Y203 and PI Y963 and IMDG Code 3.4. Participants will learn how to navigate applicable regulations to successfully classify aerosols, specify packaging and apply applicable package communications (i.e., marks and labels). This session will also briefly address some other relief available for compressed gases as well as basic classification principles to strengthen overall compliance. Upon successful completion of the course and after passing an exam, students will receive a training certificate. Course Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference.	Joel Gregier, CDGP Lion Technology Inc.
MONDAY, MAY 4
Advanced Air Dangerous Goods Recurrent Training
TIME (MST)	DESCRIPTION	TRAINER
8:00am – 4:00pm -- -- -- Includes: Light Breakfast / Coffee and Light Lunch	Course Description: This course provides students with a refresher in the knowledge to read and apply the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, as well as how to comply with new requirements in the Edition 67. It will cover terms and definitions, proper shipping names, hazard classes, identification numbers, packing groups, state and operator variations, packaging, labeling, marking, and certification of shipping documents. Upon successful completion of the course and after passing an exam, students will receive a training certificate. Prerequisite: 49 CFR Initial Training (including General Awareness, Function-Specific, Safety & Security Transportation Compliance) Course Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference and handouts will be provided by the instructor. Students will be required to have access to the IATA DGR Edition 67 regulations.	Richard Trester J.J. Keller
Packaging Requirements for Lithium Batteries by Ground, Air & Water
TIME (MST)	DESCRIPTION	TRAINERS
8:00am – 12:00pm -- -- -- Includes: Light Breakfast / Coffee	Course Description: This course will review and discuss the different types of packaging to be used to transport lithium batteries by ground, air, and water transportation. Introduction / Overview of Regulations Introduction & brief overview of the regulations General packaging requirements Battery packaging types for each mode of transportation (ground: 49 CFR, air: ICAO/IATA, and water: IMDG Code) UN Specification Packaging Overview of test requirements and packaging testing procedures Selective testing variations How to determine if packaging is properly manufactured and tested Analyze packaging testing samples Non-Specification Packaging Limited quantity requirement Additional packaging requirements for Air Shipments Upon successful completion of the course and after passing an exam, students will receive a training certificate. Course Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference booklet and handouts will be provided by the instructor.	Chris Egloff Americase and Mike Pagel Americase
THURSDAY, MAY 7
DG Training Workshop
TIME (MST)	DESCRIPTION	TRAINERS
8:00am – 4:00pm -- -- -- Includes: Light Breakfast / Coffee and Light Lunch	Workshop Description: This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to help participants build and maintain an effective Dangerous Goods (DG) training program. Attendees will learn how to identify training needs based on transport modes, special permits, and applicable regulations. The session covers how to determine which employees require training - including hidden hazmat employees, not just supervisors - and explores common training challenges, strategies to engage learners, and best practices for delivery. What should be included in training records in order to be compliant with regulatory requirements. Learn how to support your internal program development and sustainability. 10 Practical Tips for Trainers: This workshop includes 10 actionable pointers to help trainers teach effectively and connect with participants: Know Your Audience Before You Begin Observe Body Language and Participation Pay Attention to Seating Choices Foster Engagement Early Encourage Questions and Dialogue Use Varied Teaching Methods Check for Understanding Frequently Be Flexible and Responsive Provide Clear Structure and Objectives End with Reflection and Action Steps This is an interactive workshop and not a regulatory training course, therefore a certificate will not be issued. Workshop Materials: Handouts will be provided electronically by the instructor prior to the workshop. Students will be required to have access to the *IATA DGR Edition 67* regulations. Bring Your Laptop: You will need to have access to your laptop during this workshop.	Sonia Irusta Bureau of Dangerous Goods and Tracie Cady Bureau of Dangerous Goods
Ground Transportation 49 CFR Initial & Recurrent
TIME (MST)	DESCRIPTION	TRAINER
8:00am – 4:00pm -- -- -- Includes: Light Breakfast / Coffee and Light Lunch	Course Description: This course provides students with a comprehensive initial and recurrent training on 49 CFR regulations to deliver function-specific instruction for employees involved in the ground transportation of hazardous materials within the United States. Designed to meet the regulatory training standards set out in 49 CFR §172.704, this course fulfills the minimum training requirements for hazmat employees engaged in offering hazardous materials for highway transportation. Students will gain knowledge of: Hazardous materials classification and regulatory structure Training requirements and responsibilities of hazmat shippers Proper package selection, marking, labeling, and documentation Preparation of shipping papers in accordance with 49 CFR Upon successful completion of the course and after passing an exam, students will receive a training certificate. Prerequisite: General Awareness Training Course Materials: Course handouts will be provided by the instructor. Students will be required to have access to the current copy of the 49 CFR (October 1, 2025) book or access to the online e-CFR.	CHEMTREC®
FRIDAY, MAY 8
Comprehensive Multimodal Transport of Radioactive Materials (49 CFR, ICAO/IATA, and IMDG Code)
TIME (MST)	DESCRIPTION	TRAINER
8:00am – 4:00pm -- -- -- Includes: Light Breakfast / Coffee and Light Lunch	Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive review of the transport of radioactive materials. Recently, many international regulations were amended by new definitions in transporting radioactive materials. During the course, participants will meet the most important concepts for road, rail, sea and air transport modes. Prerequisite: Current Certification in at least one of the following: 49CFR, IATA, or IMDG Code. Course Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference and handouts will be provided by the instructor.	Jerry Green DGI Training
IMDG Code: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Advanced Recurrent (Amd 42-24)
TIME (MST)	DESCRIPTION	TRAINER
8:00am – 4:00pm -- -- -- Includes: Light Breakfast / Coffee and Light Lunch	Course Description: This Recurrent Training course will cover the major changes and revisions of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, Amendment 42-24. This course is designed for shippers, freight forwarders, third-party logistics entities, carriers, and other hazardous materials / dangerous goods professionals preparing DG shipments for transport by sea. Function-specific topics include enforcement, classification, use of the IMDG Code’s List of Dangerous Goods, packaging of dangerous goods, loading of cargo transport units, marking, labeling, placarding, documentation, stowage, and segregation. Upon successful completion of the course and after passing an exam, students will receive a training certificate. Prerequisite: 49 CFR Training (General Awareness, Function Specific, Safety, Security Awareness and In-Depth Security); Initial IMDG Code Training Course Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference and handouts will be provided by the instructor. Students will be required to have access to the IMDG Code Amd. 42-24 regulations.	Rebecca Spaulding Environmental Resource Center