2010 Session Information

Shipping and Acceptance of Dangerous Goods by Road/Rail in Canada, Including Amendment #6

Issues to be addressed include:

• Compliance and safety requirements for handling, offering for transport, and transporting of dangerous goods by road or rail in Canada; and
• Dangerous goods classification, packaging, segregation, labeling, placarding, documentation, and other requirements.

Section 6.1(1) of the TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) Regulation states “A person who handles, offers for transport or transports dangerous goods must:

• be adequately trained and hold a training certificate in accordance with this Part; or
• perform those activities in the presence and under the direct supervision of a person who is adequately trained and who holds a training certificate in accordance with this Part.”

The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations impose a duty on employers to take all reasonable measures to provide for the safety of workers. Numerous court decisions specifically point to the obligation for employers and supervisors to provide adequate training as part of that duty.

Training objectives are to provide:

• an understanding of the fundamental requirements of the TDG legislation; and
• the main foundation for the training required by TDG law to enable an employer to certify a worker as trained to meet TDG requirements

Shippers, Material Handlers, Receivers, Supervisors, Purchasing Staff, Drivers, Managers, and Maintenance, Engineering, Security and Material Control Staff should be trained.
Benefits of training include:

• Improved worker performance with fewer accidents and injuries;
• Reduced operating costs and compensation costs;
• Reduced liability; and
• Consistent compliance with legislated requirements.

Speaker:Wayne MacLeod, Hazard Control Systems Inc.

Sunningdale Golf and Country Club
www.sunningdalegolf.com

$299

Early Bird $249 (Register by May 27, 2010)

Overview of Environmental Legislation - 4th Annual

Tavares Group Consulting presents one of the most requested and cost-effective overview and update courses on environmental regulation, compliance and due diligence. Attend this year and you can find out how these new requirements will affect your organisation:

• Ontario’s new brownfields and site assessment rules — Gain valuable insight regarding these extensive changes from Frank Colozza, Senior Hydrogeologist and Qualified Person;
• New and proposed Greenhouse Gas (GHG) rules — Sandra Tavares, accredited GHG Verifier, will summarize key federal and provincial requirements and provide an overview of Ontario’s new GHG reporting regulation, in effect January 1, 2010.
• New industrial air rules and standards — Air emissions specialist, Adam Quipp, to address these and best practices for managing Certificates of Approval.

Other areas covered:

• An overview of environmental law (federal / provincial / municipal), its place within the regulatory framework and what to do to comply will be presented by Tom Corbett, a local leading environmental lawyer and Partner at Advocates LLP;
• Mistakes often made when interpreting and implementing environmental legislation will be highlighted by Wayne McLeod of Hazard Control Systems;
• Current issues and future trends in waste management will be covered by Larry Freiburger, Chief Operating Officer for AET Group Inc. and Senior Environmental Technologist;
• Learn how to respond to Ministry inspections and investigations from a former MoE inspector, Ron Quipp, now with O2E Inc.; and
• Going beyond compliance — Sandra Tavares will take a look at the link between compliance, environmental management systems, social responsibility, and due diligence.

Receive necessary environmental training, fulfill essential ISO 14001 requirements and gain access to leading environmental compliance experts - to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to due diligence. If you are managing risk, from an EHS Coordinator role to a Senior Manager level, this session is for you.

Speakers:
Frank Colozza, JFM Environmental Limited
Tom Corbett, Advocates LLP
Larry Freiburger, AET Group Inc.
Craig Golding, Ministry of the Environment (Integrated Environmental Policy Division)
Wayne MacLeod, Hazard Control Systems
Adam Quipp, O2E Inc. Environmental Consultants
Ron Quipp, O2E Inc. Environmental Consultants
Sandra Tavares, Tavares Group Consulting Inc.

Sunningdale Golf and Country Club
www.sunningdalegolf.com

$599
Early Bird $499 (Register by September 8, 2010)

Industrial Hygiene Tabletop Discussion

See and hear the latest in industrial hygiene technology and management solutions and address your specific issues with an expert, including:

• A regulatory overview of noise, designated and regulated substances including tips on assessments and control programs;
• Instrumentation demonstration and laboratory issues; and
• Asbestos and mould inspections, monitoring, clean-up and precautions required.

Limited to eight participants so sign up now!

Speaker: Roop Chanderdat, Roop Chanderdat & Associates Inc.

Tavares Group Consulting Inc. office
140 Ann St., Suite 205, London ON

$199

Early Bird $149 (Register by October 5, 2010)

Corporate Social Responsibility – Acting today for sustainable business tomorrow

Corporate Social Responsibility is more than “doing the right thing”. There are direct business benefits to acting sustainably. However, in difficult economic times, it can be challenging to balance issues affecting a company’s business reputation with the needs and demands of its stakeholders. Join us to learn more about social responsibility principles, issues and strategies for implementation while showcasing successful local initiatives.

Speaker:
John De Benedictis,TD Canada Trust Real Estate
Sandra Tavares, Tavares Group Consulting Inc.

Sunningdale Golf and Country Club
www.sunningdalegolf.com

$599

Early Bird $499 (Register by October 20, 2010)