2008 Training Sessions

Energy Efficiency and your Organization: Improve operating conditions while reducing costs

Energy experts will offer their latest solutions and potential grant opportunities to accomplish what sounds too good to be true. The steps to a more energy efficient organization will be discussed; from the low hanging fruit to the complete energy audit. The focus will be on optimizing the entire facility using techniques based on fundamental physics and electrical engineering standards. This plain language session will include quantified success stories, conservation tips and other ways to green your consumption. By increasing conservation, decreasing consumption and applying for grants your organization will see quick results and help secure Ontario’s electricity future.

Speaker: Bill Moffatt, N//ERGY Solutions

More speakers TBA

Sunningdale Golf and Country Club
www.sunningdalegolf.com

$399

Early Bird $349 (Register by April 14, 2009)

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, 2009)

Overview of Environmental Legislation - 3rd Annual

Tavares Group Consulting presents one of the most requested and most cost-effective training and update courses on environmental regulation, compliance and due diligence. The session will provide an overview of environmental law (federal/provincial/municipal) and its place within the regulatory framework; specific regulatory issues such as approvals, waste, contaminated sites, etc., and the link between compliance, environmental management systems, social responsibility, and due diligence. The session provides an opportunity to ensure you and your staff receive necessary environmental training 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.

Speaker: Sandra Tavares, Tavares Group Consulting Inc.

More speakers TBA.

Sunningdale Golf and Country Club
www.sunningdalegolf.com

$599
Early Bird $499 (Register by September 16, 2009)

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: Sandra Tavares, Tavares Group Consulting Inc.

More speakers TBA

Sunningdale Golf and Country Club
www.sunningdalegolf.com

$599

Early Bird $499 (Register by October 20, 2009)