Crucial Training At Enterprise Centre
Following the Dangerous Goods by Air training that was announced last month, the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is delighted to bring news of the Dangerous Goods by Road and Sea course that is now set to run.
Hartlepool Enterprise Centre will play host to the Dangerous Goods by Road and Sea training, a three-day course to be held on 22-24 September this year. The cost will be £325 per person for NECC members, and £380 for non-members.
This practical course explains companies’ legal responsibilities relating to the carriage of dangerous goods by road and sea. The format is relaxed and informal and the tutor will be pleased to answer any questions attendees may have.
The training complies with the European Road Regulations (ADR) which are implemented in the UK by Statutory Instrument (SI 2007 No 1573) and the IMDG Code for Sea. In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for monitoring the regulations, and use of the Marine Pollutants Act enables this body to enforce the IMDG Code when breaches are suspected. The Department for Transport Dangerous Goods Office is responsible for the enforcement of ADR.
Who should attend this course?
It is a legal requirement that all staff involved in the movement of dangerous goods must complete a training course covering general awareness, function specific and safety training.Course programme
Hartlepool's Buy Local Campaign is continuing its plight to encourage people to support their local economy by sourcing products and services on their doorsteps.
The initiative is the brainchild of the town's Enterprise Centre and will initially be made up of three phases.
Centre Manager, Andrea Miles, said: "Businesses in Hartlepool need to form strong allegiances, but we also need the public in the town to think about where they shop and how that impacts on the local community.
"If they can buy what they need in the town, then they are helping to keep businesses alive, keep local people in jobs, whilst ensuring our economy remains buoyant."
The first phase of Buy Local was launched within Hartlepool Enterprise Centre with business to consumer units included in a glossy brochure enticing people to visit the Centre with discount vouchers and free offers.
Andy Kennedy, of Reactive Design, who produced the brochure, said: "It is fantastic that we have this backing from the business arm of the local authority. It is vital that people support businesses in their own community and help the local economy thrive."
The second phase of the campaign has seen business-to-business enterprises offered the same support, with meetings currently ongoing in the Centre.
Andrea Miles added: "We are involving businesses in the Enterprise Centre to find out exactly what they want from this campaign and how best to service them.
"Once we get things in place, phase three will be to roll the Buy Local campaign out across the town and get as many companies as possible involved. The response has already been terrific and we have had people phoning the Centre to ask how they can get involved."
For more information on Buy Local, contact Sue Stephenson at Hartlepool Enterprise Centre on (01429) 867 677.
The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has announced three Hartlepool dates for a three-day training course crucial to companies transporting hazardous materials.
The Dangerous Goods by Air course will run in June, October and November of this year at Hartlepool Enterprise Centre on Brougham Terrace, with discounts available to NECC members.
It is a legal requirement that anyone who offers dangerous goods for carriage by air has undergone a training course that has been approved by the national competent authority. In the UK this is the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
This particular training course has UK CAA approval and will be delivered by NECC International Trade Advisers John Christal and Stephen Muir, who between them have more than 40 years operational and commercial experience with specific expertise in the worldwide movement of dangerous goods. Course material is drawn from the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations that supplement the sole legal source – the ICAO Technical Instructions.
John, who has a NECC base within the Enterprise Centre explains: "Dangerous goods can include flammable substances, toxic gases and corrosive liquids – basically anything that can cause toxic effects, react adversely with other materials or cause serious risk to people or the environment.
"The course covers all classes of dangerous goods except radioactive materials, and includes an examination on the final day, which has a pass mark of 75%. A certificate will be issued to all successful participants, which is valid for two years and must be renewed with a revalidation course at the end of this period."
The three-day course costs £325 + VAT to NECC members and £380 + VAT to non-members. It will be held on the following dates:
- 16-18 June 2009
- 13-15 October 2009
- 24-26 November 2009
The North East region currently exports £12bn worth of goods and services worldwide, and the NECC continues to improve and develop its range of services to help and support companies involved in international trade.
Through NECC membership, businesses can access a wide range of expertise and support to help them export and import successfully, plus the unique opportunity to be involved in the NECC International Trade Committee, which is crucial to shaping the business support offer for exporters and importers in this region and ensuring that their views are heard.
To book your place on the Dangerous Goods by Air course or for further details on the assistance available, please contact the NECC on 0300 303 6322, e-mail jacqui.tulip@necc.co.uk or book online at www.necc.co.uk.
If you are unable to attend on the scheduled dates, please do get in touch as there may be scope to bring the course to your place of work and tailor it to your own company needs.
Following the Dangerous Goods by Air training that was announced last month, the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is delighted to bring news of the Dangerous Goods by Road and Sea course that is now set to run.
Hartlepool Enterprise Centre will play host to the Dangerous Goods by Road and Sea training, a three-day course to be held on 22-24 September this year. The cost will be £325 per person for NECC members, and £380 for non-members.
This practical course explains companies’ legal responsibilities relating to the carriage of dangerous goods by road and sea. The format is relaxed and informal and the tutor will be pleased to answer any questions attendees may have.
The training complies with the European Road Regulations (ADR) which are implemented in the UK by Statutory Instrument (SI 2007 No 1573) and the IMDG Code for Sea. In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for monitoring the regulations, and use of the Marine Pollutants Act enables this body to enforce the IMDG Code when breaches are suspected. The Department for Transport Dangerous Goods Office is responsible for the enforcement of ADR.
