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We have now published the September 2024 edition of our Newsletter. For more details, please visit: ��֦��ƵNewsletters.

This edition includes the following articles:

What a Day to Remember!
��֦��ƵCommittee member Dan Lee shares a review of the first National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day hosted by BADGP. This article provides some further information as to what it is all about and, more importantly, how you can get involved next year.

Mastering Dangerous Goods by Air
��֦��Ƶmember Michael Childs, Mission Aircrew Instructor, Ascent Flight Training discusses their training programme for the safe and efficient transport of freight, including Dangerous Goods by Air.

Tragic Fire in Hanoi: The Hazards of Lithium Batteries
Truc Pham, JKP Aviation Academy discussed the hazards of lithium batteries and a tragic fire that happened in Hanoi, Vietnam in May 2024.

Updating the administration of the ADR scheme
Bob Hannigan, Head of National Standards and Accreditation, Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency explains the recent updates to the ADR scheme.

The use of “DGSA” as a post nominal (the ramblings of the disgruntled) and a suitable riposte
��֦��Ƶcommittee member Les Richings discussed the use of DGSA as a post nominal with an input from ��֦��Ƶcommittee member Dan Lee.

Use of in-silico prediction models for Acute Toxicity(oral) data and how this impacts transport - hazard classification
��֦��Ƶmember Gitanjali Nayar, Chemical Products Safety Manager - Novartis Pharmaceuticals explains the use of in-silico prediction models for Acute Toxicity(oral) data and how this impacts transport - hazard classification.

The Training Advisory Panel
Les Richings, ��֦��Ƶcommittee member and of LRT Ltd provides an introduction to the Dangerous Goods Training Advisory Panel and information for anyone who would like to join the panel.

Training Advisory Panel (TAP) Meeting July 2024
��֦��ƵCommittee member Dan Lee was recently invited to attend the annual TAP (Training Advisory Panel) meeting and he has reproduced his notes taken during the meeting for review by ��֦��ƵMembers.

Think of a Number
��֦��ƵCommittee Member Dan Lee, reproduces the script of the ‘Think of a Number’ film that was used in the recent ��֦��ƵNational Dangerous Goods Awareness Day webinar. A small paragraph at the end of the script provides additional information that could not be edited into the film in time for broadcast.

Learning Lessons
Grahame Moody from Hazmat Logistics discusses if every disaster produces meaningful prevention methods.

Christina Evans
Christina became a member of ��֦��Ƶas far back as 2013 and joined the committee in 2015. She is remembered for her boundless energy, great sense of humour and a laugh that lit up the room.

DG News
A round-up of what’s been happening since our last Newsletter in June 2024.

Who Are You?
��֦��Ƶare pleased to introduce you to some of the well-known ‘names’ in the industry, while they share a little information about themselves and their lives in dangerous goods. This month we introduce Dave Barrow.

��֦��ƵWebinars And Events
Information regarding our upcoming events.

News From Our Partners
Details of upcoming events from our Partner Organisation CHCS.

We are delighted to announce that we have published the sides and recording of our webinar, "Dangerous Goods Enforcement" presented by:

• Elizabeth Shovelton Department for Transport, Deputy Divisional Manager, Dangerous Goods and Roadworthiness
  
  
• Ken Bickell, Hazken Training Limited and ��֦��ƵCommittee Member
  
  
• Sgt Jason Dearsley, vice-chair National Carriage of Dangerous Goods Enforcement Forum (NCGDPF) and Essex Police commercial vehicle unit (CVU)
  

��֦��Ƶmembers can access the content from the link on the Past Events page of this website.

We are delighted to announce that we have published the sides and recording of our webinar, "National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day" presented by BADGP, Rosalind Wall and Elizabeth Shovelton from the Department for Transport.

��֦��Ƶmembers can access the content from the link on the Past Events page of this website.

��֦��Ƶformally announce the creation of our fourth information film 'DG Classes a Quick Review'' in support of the first ever National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day' on the 11th July - please click on the link below to view the video.

��֦��Ƶformally announce the creation of our third information film, 'We are BADGP' in support of the first ever 'National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day' on the 11th July - please click on the link below to view the video.

��֦��Ƶformally announce the creation of our second information film, 'The Dangerous Goods Classes' in support of the first ever National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day' on the 11th July - please click on the link below to view the video.

We have now published the June 2024 edition of our Newsletter. For more details, please visit: ��֦��ƵNewsletters.

This edition includes the following articles:

Los Alfaques - A Timely Reminder
��֦��ƵCommittee member Dan Lee shares with you his research into this pivotal DG explosion incident that occurred in 1978.

To Declare Or Not To Declare For Special Provisions
��֦��Ƶcommittee member Dan Lee and ��֦��Ƶmember Gary Austin present an article to explain the requirement of some shipping lines to request that exempted lithium cells and batteries are declared on a dangerous goods transport document.

Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser’s And Insurance
��֦��Ƶmember Karl Jones from Oamps Hazardous Industries discusses if a DGSA should be involved in the discussions their employer has about their commercial insurance.

Professional Indemnity Insurance - Does A DGSA Need It?
��֦��ƵCommittee member and Limited Company DGSA, Dan Lee, offers some specific advice on the merits of this type of insurance.

Analysis Of The ADR Training System In Poland
��֦��Ƶmember Maria Nicopulos provides us with a detailed analysis of the ADR training system in Poland in this informative article.

This Has Probably Happened To You
Graham Moody from Hazmat Logistics discusses the delivery of hazardous materials.

Should We Fix It Before It Breaks?
Christopher Abrahams, ��֦��ƵCommittee member discussed the collapse of the bridge in Baltimore and the need for pro-activity and the importance of staying ahead of potential hazards.

Enforcement
Continuing the theme of this column in the last two editions of Truck & Track, Richard Shreeve, Labeline’s Compliance Manager, discusses the enforcement of the Dangerous Goods Regulations with Nicola Jaynes, Principal Inspector at the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).

��֦��ƵDGSA Development Programme Launch
��֦��ƵCommittee member Dan Lee details the launch of the much-awaited DGSA Development programme.

Calling All Members Become A Mentor
��֦��ƵCommittee member continues the theme of the launch of the DGSA Development Programme and places a general call for volunteer mentors for the next intake of the programme.

BADGP’s AGM, 21st March 2024. Too Big For Its Boots?
A review of BADGP’s recent AGM.

AGM 2024 Missing Presentation CV Codes
Dan Lee has provided members with access to the CV Codes presentation that was due to be part of the AGM Agenda.

��֦��ƵAGM 2024
A summary of the recent ��֦��ƵAGM.

��֦��ƵAGM 2024 In Pictures Part 2 – The Break Out Sessions
A summary of the feedback received from the break out sessions at the AGM.

Ever Thought Of Joining The ��֦��ƵCommittee?
��֦��ƵChair, Mark Spence provides some information on the running of the Association, the Working Groups and what is involved in joining the ��֦��ƵCommittee.

DG News
A round-up of what’s been happening since our last Newsletter in March 2024.

Who Are You?
��֦��Ƶare pleased to introduce you to some of the well-known ‘names’ in the industry, while they share a little information about themselves and their lives in dangerous goods. This month we introduce ��֦��ƵCommittee member Christopher Abrahams.

��֦��ƵWebinars And Events
Information regarding our upcoming events.

News From Our Partners
Details of upcoming events from our Partner Organisation CHCS.

��֦��Ƶare pleased to announce the creation of our first information film 'What are Dangerous Goods' in support of the first ever National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day' on the 11th July - please click on the link below to view the video.

We are delighted to announce that we have published the sides and recording of our webinar, "The Quantum of Risk for Lithium Batteries" presented by Dirk Van de Velde, Chief HSSE Officer at Mediterranean Shipping Company.

��֦��Ƶmembers can access the content from the link on the Past Events page of this website.

Save The Date - ��֦��Ƶ2025 AGM

Following our successful face-to-face AGM in March, we are delighted to announce the date for our 2025 AGM and Annual Industry Seminar.

15th AGM and Annual Industry Seminar: Thursday 27 March 2025 

The venue is to be confirmed and more information will be coming soon, but for now, please save the date!

The AGM / Seminar is free-of-charge to all ��֦��Ƶmembers.