As with most industry seminars scheduled after March 2020, 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 training events for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods.

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 DG regulations which will take effect from 1st January 2021. Each webinar will include a session focussed on the forthcoming regulatory updates to the dangerous goods regulations. As Richard Shreeve, from Labeline International explains, “This will be the only event of its type in the UK this year so attendance is a must for all those involved in the transport of dangerous goods.”

Save the Dates –

Labeline’s Complimentary DG Webinars for 2021

15, 22 & 29 September

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 – the key topics and the presenters are listed below:

Tuesday 15th September: Road and Sea

Changes to ADR for 2021 – Caroline Raine, National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC)

Police Enforcement – Terry Harvey & Jason Dearsley, CDG Practitioners Forum (Police)

Changes to 49CFR – Gene Sanders, W.E. Train (USA)

IMDG Code Updates – Gene Sanders

Online Training – Chris Barker, Exis Technologies

DG Detection Systems – Chris Barker

Security for Dangerous Goods – Philip Rice, Abloy

Tuesday 22nd September: Air

Changes to IATA DGR for 2021 – Dave Brennan, IATA

Product Development at IATA – Nick Carlone, IATA (Asst. Director, Cargo Publications)

Online Training – Scott Dimmock, DGOT

Remote Classroom Training – Geoff Leach, The Dangerous Goods Office

Lithium Batteries – Geoff Leach

Tuesday 29th September: Overview

Summary of the Primary Changes to the 2021 DG Regulations – Peter Mackay, HCB

Software Developments and Digitisation in the DG Supply Chain – Herman Teering, DGOffice

Emergency Response Requirements and Expectations – NCEC, Ambipar (UK & Europe), Ouray Environmental (USA & APAC)

DG Packaging – Mark Spence, British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP)

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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 qualified experts who can explain, not only the changes to the regulations but also the reasons behind them:

Dave Brennan is IATA’s Asst. Director, Cargo Safety Standards and, as the lead editor for the publication, he will highlight the changes in the 62nd Edition of the IATA DGR.

Caroline Raine, from NCEC, is the former Chair of the BADGP and has an in-depth knowledge of the ADR regulations and 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 Certificate of Dangerous Goods Professionals (CDGP) qualification. Gene will update us on the IMDG Code and the rules Stateside (49-CFR).

Peter Mackay is the Editor-in-Chief of Hazardous Cargo Bulletin (HCB). He has been involved in the industry for more than 30 years as a consultant, analyst and commentator and is a regular speaker at industry events. Peter will take a holistic look at the more significant amendments across all modes.

Learning and New Solutions

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 DG, some of which have become available, and enabled staff to achieve the required qualifications, during the Covid crisis.

One of the important talks in the first session will be from DGSA Police Officers who will give an insight into the new national strategy that is being adopted when checking vehicles for non-compliance. With the subject matter also including Emergency Response, DG Packaging and Lithium Batteries, this event is a must for anyone involved in dangerous goods, including packers, consignors, procurement, forwarders and DG professionals.

Don’t miss out - book your place at

www.labeline.com/dangerous-goods-webshow

About the Event Hosts

For nearly 30 years Labeline International has been at the forefront of dangerous goods compliance, supplying publications, labels, documentation and software.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (Manuals and Online)

Worldwide, Labeline is probably the leading authorised distributor for the regulations covering the transport of dangerous goods by all modes (ADR, IMDG, IATA/ICAO, RID) – and in all available formats. For the last 11 years the company has been IATA’s leading distributor of their Dangerous Goods Regulations. 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.

Software

DGOffice simplifies the classification process and makes the calculations to enable users to quickly produce dangerous goods documentation that always complies with current regulations worldwide.

It is an on-line system and, as it is updated stealthily and in a timely manner, there is no need to download updates when the regulations change - it is all done automatically. DGOffice can also be integrated into SAP and other enterprise systems. Contact compliance@labeline.com for a free, no obligation, 2-week trial.

Hazard Labels, Handling Marks and Packaging

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. Labeline has an extensive stock over two 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.

Training and e-learning

Labeline offers a range of training options for the transport of dangerous goods by all modes, our trainers include the former Head and of the CAA’s Dangerous Goods Office and the CAA’s former DG Policy Specialist. They both represented UK at the UN and are, therefore, ideally placed to not only train 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 specific courses for IMDG compliance.

The company has a price-match policy on many lines and always has a plethora of special offers on their web site.

To reserve your place at the Biennial Dangerous Goods Webshow, simply visit the Events page of the Labeline website
(www.labeline.com) and register your details.