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Dangerous Goods Instructors' Symposium
Dangerous Goods Instructors' Symposium VI - Foundations of Knowledge
September 28 - 30, 2011 The Peabody Hotel, Memphis.
Wednesday, September 28
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (0900 - 1130) |
The ABC's of Training Objectives
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Joyce Beerbower, Safety and
Compliance Services
Geoff Leach, UK Civil Aviation
Authority |
Training objectives are the foundation of any training class. Poorly written or inappropriate training objectives are the downfall of many good trainers. This workshop covers the basics of making the learning objective a brief, clear statement of what the participant should be able to do as a result of training. |
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Coast Guard Container Inspections
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Team Roldan, USCG |
This workshop will focus on the Coast Guard container inspection training program, its policies, enforcement and common mistakes when shipping by water. |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (1300 - 1430) |
Writing of Packing and Closure
Open PPT/Open PDF
Instructions: An Exercise in Authorship
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Howard Skolnik, Skolnik Industries Inc. |
This workshop will focus on identifying the information and observations required to write a proper packing instruction. Be prepared to participate in an active forum which will highlight some of the lesser-known specifics of getting it right - and tight! |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (1300 - 1430) |
Limited Quantities, Consumer Commodities and Other Exceptions
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Jim Shimko, DGM USA Atlanta |
The exceptions are out there! This workshop focuses on exploring the advantages of the exceptions and dispelling the myths about consumer commodities, among other things. Real world examples and experiences will be highlighted! |
3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (1500 - 1645) |
Regulatory Quirks and Oddities - Seeking
Open PPT/Open PDF
Consistency and Solutions in the Regulations |
DGIS Alumni Team |
Is there a way to fix your "Pet Peeves" about the regulations? This workshop will focus on exploring some of the hidden problem areas in the regulations - bring your own, too! |
Thursday, September 29, Morning
8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (0850 - 0900) |
Introduction |
Dwight Curtis, Labelmaster Neil McCulloch, Labelmaster |
What participants in DGIS VI can expect! |
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (0900 - 1045) |
Regulatory Round-Up with Q & A |
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (0900 - 1045) |
PHMSA
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Duane Pfund, PHMSA |
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (0900 - 1045) |
ICAO
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Geoff Leach, UK Civil Aviation Authority |
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (1115 - 1230) |
Maritime
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Richard Bornhorst, Hazardous Materials Standards Division, USCG |
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Regulatory Update - Open PPT/Open PDF
Handouts - Open XLS/Open PDF
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Dave Evans, Purolator |
Thursday, September 29, Afternoon
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (1400 - 1430) |
The "Top Five"
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Geoff Leach, UK Civil Aviation Authority |
The do's, don't and awkward customers of dangerous goods instruction. |
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (1430 - 1500) |
"O2" by Air
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Chris Egloff, Americase |
Past, Present and Common Misconceptions |
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1515 - 1600) |
Designing Classification Questions
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Gene Sanders, W.E. Train Consulting |
A semi-humorous approach to learning from mistakes. |
Friday, September 30
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (0900 - 1015) |
Dialogue with the "Inspectors"
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Bill Stevens, PHMSA Stu Streck, PHMSA Robert DiGiacomandrea, PHMSA |
The importance of training for safety compliance - special permits and most frequent violations. |
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (1030 - 1115) |
TRANSCAER's Trailblazing Training
Open PPT/Open PDF |
Donna Lepik, CHEMTREC/TRANSCAER Bill Burke, DuPont David Binder, Tanner Industries |
Developing a first of its kind comprehensive training program from "soup to nuts." |
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (1115 - 1145) |
Interview with a Former Regulator |
Bob Richard, Labelmaster Services Mike Hoysler, FedEx |
A humorous look at life "on the inside." |
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon (1145 - 1200) |
Ahead to DGIS VII |
Overview of this year's symposium and thinking about 2012! |
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