Labeline takes roadshow online

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EVENT PREVIEW • LABELINE HAS SWITCHED ITS BIENNIAL ROADSHOW TO A ‘WEBSHOW’. ALL THE IMPORTANT PRESENTATIONS WILL STILL BE MADE – JOIN US ONLINE IN SEPTEMBER!

AS WITH MOST industry seminars scheduled this year, Labeline’s Biennial Dangerous Goods Roadshow has succumbed to the Covid-19 restrictions. Since 2016, the ‘Biennial’ has evolved to become one of Europe’s most important regulatory update seminars for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods and HCB has been the media partner for the event.

All is not lost, however, as Labeline will be bringing the event online and hosting it as three half-day webinars. The Biennial Dangerous Goods ‘Webshow’ is timed to coincide with the release of the multimode dangerous goods regulations that will take affect from 1 January 2021. Each webinar will include a session focused on the forthcoming regulatory updates to the dangerous goods regulations.

As Richard Shreeve, compliance manager at Labeline International explains: “This will be one of the very few international events of its type this year, so attendance is allimportant for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods.”

A PACKED AGENDA All three learning sessions will be free to attend for delegates from around the world and each event will start at midday BST. Attendees will learn from highly respected speakers, all knowledge leaders in the field. They can also pick and choose which talks to attend over the three days.

The first day, on Tuesday 15 September, will cover road and sea regulations. Caroline Raine of the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC), will give an update on the changes coming into effect in ADR in 2021, while Gene Sanders of WE Train, based in Tampa, Florida, will provide an update on the US Hazardous Materials Regulations (’49 CFR’) as well as the latest amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

Complementing those regulatory presentations, Terry Harvey and Jason Dearsley will represent the UK’s CDG Practitioners Forum, speaking about police enforcement of the regulations. Chris Barker of Exis Technologies will speak on online training and discuss dangerous goods detection systems; and Philip Rice of Abloy will talk on security.

The second day, taking place a week later on 22 September, will focus on air transport. The upcoming changes to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations will be covered by Dave Brennan from IATA, with his colleague Nick Carlone discussing product development at IATA. Geoff Leach of The Dangerous Goods Office will speak about lithium batteries as well as remote classroom training; Scott Dimmock, a partner in Dangerous Goods Online Training, will provide an update on

what is possible to achieve with online training.

The third and fi nal day, on 29 September, will offer an overview, led by HCB’s editor-inchief Peter Mackay, who will summarise the main changes in the 2021 regulations that dutyholders need to be aware of. Herman Teering of DGOffi ce will look at developments in terms of software and digitisation in the dangerous goods supply chain. The day will also include presentations on Level 1 emergency response requirements and expectations by a representative of NCEC, with Level 2 and 3 being covered by representatives of Ambipar (talking about Europe) and Ouray Environmental (for the US and Asia-Pacifi c). The day also includes a talk on dangerous goods packaging by Mark Spence, representing the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP).

EXPERIENCED SPEAKERS There will be opportunities to ask questions to the presenters throughout the event and attendees will receive an informative programme produced in PDF format.

The speakers are all highly experienced and include suitably qualifi ed experts who can explain not only the changes to the regulations but also the reasons behind them: • Dave Brennan is IATA’s assistant director,

Cargo Safety Standards and, as the lead editor for the Dangerous Goods Regulations, he will highlight the changes in the 62nd edition of the DGR. • Caroline Raine, from NCEC, is the former chair of BADGP and has an in-depth knowledge of the ADR regulations; she will explain the forthcoming amendments for road. • Gene Sanders is an accomplished speaker at regulatory seminars around the world. He was an expert witness in the MSC Flaminia trial and is the top trainer for the Certifi cate of Dangerous Goods Professionals (CDGP) qualifi cation. Gene will update us on the

IMDG Code and the rules Stateside (49 CFR). • Geoff Leach is the former head of the UK Civil

Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Dangerous Goods Offi ce and former chairman of the ICAO

Dangerous Goods Panel. He is the current

Chair of the IATA Lithium Battery workshops. • HCB is the media partner for the event and our own Peter Mackay, a qualifi ed DGSA, will take a holistic look at the more signifi cant amendments across all modes.

LEARNING AND TEACHING However, it’s not just about the regulatory changes that are on the horizon; the Biennial DG Webshow will have a strong emphasis on learning for both the attendees and the companies that they represent. Indeed, the Roadshow that was originally planned had received CPD accreditation and the same approval is being sought for the virtual event.

As the whole of the logistics industry becomes more digitised, the future of DG will be discussed in presentations introducing smart technology such as new software, security systems and specialised detection equipment to seek out undeclared DG.

Delegates will also hear from the developers of novel online and virtual training solutions for dangerous goods practitioners, some of which have already become available and enabled staff to achieve the required qualifi cations during the Covid-19 crisis.

One of the important talks in the fi rst session will be from DGSA police offi cers who will give an insight into the UK’s new national strategy that is being adopted when checking vehicles for non-compliance. With the subject matter also including emergency response, dangerous goods packaging and lithium batteries, this event is a must for anyone involved in dangerous goods, including packers, consignors, procurement personnel, forwarders and DG professionals.

ABOUT THE HOSTS Labeline International has for nearly 30 years been at the forefront of dangerous goods compliance, supplying publications, labels, documentation and software. Keith Kingham, managing director of Labeline International, says: “We are on target to be IATA’s best performing DGR distributor for 12 consecutive years. We are also one of the leading authorised distributors worldwide for both ADR and the IMDG Code. I am proud of our small, hard-working team and grateful to our many thousands of loyal customers.” Labeline also publishes the Guide to Exemptions from CDG - the ideal reference book to help consignors and shippers determine if their consignments fall within the scope of ADR.

Labeline also distributes DGOffi ce software, which simplifi es the classifi cation process and makes the calculations to enable users to quickly produce dangerous goods documentation that will always be in compliance with current regulations worldwide. DGOffi ce is an online service that is updated automatically and quickly, ensuring users are always up to date, and can be integrated into SAP and other enterprise systems.

“If you are involved in the shipping of dangerous goods you need to have the reassurance that the labels and marks you use to show the hazards of the products that make up a shipment are correct and compliant,” says Richard Shreeve. “Labeline has an extensive stock of over 2 million labels, marks and placards ready for next day delivery. Labeline’s labels comply with the latest regulations and they have the adhesion, abrasion resistance and colour retention properties to exceed the requirements of the IMDG Code.”

Labeline stocks a range of UN approved boxes and offers bespoke solutions for all dangerous goods packaging requirements.

Labeline also offers a range of training options for the transport of dangerous goods by all modes. The company’s trainers include the former head of the CAA’s Dangerous Goods Offi ce and the CAA’s former DG Policy Specialist. They both represented the UK at UN meetings and are, therefore, ideally placed to not only deliver training in the requirements but also to explain the thinking and decisions behind them.

Uniquely, Labeline offers both remote classroom dangerous goods training and online courses for shippers and operators. Labeline also offers the full range of function-specifi c courses for IMDG compliance. Labeline offers free worldwide shipping and will price-match on selected items to ensure customers are always getting the best service available. Fast delivery to more than 160 countries has established Labeline as one of the world’s leading suppliers of the complete dangerous goods range. www.labeline.com.

qualifi cation. Gene will update us on the IMDG Code and the rules Stateside (49 CFR). Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Dangerous Goods DG professionals. ABOUT THE HOSTS Labeline International has for nearly 30 years been at the forefront of dangerous goods compliance, supplying publications, labels, documentation and software. Keith Kingham, managing director of Labeline International, says: “We are on target to be IATA’s best performing DGR distributor for 12 consecutive years. We are also one of the leading authorised distributors worldwide for both

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