NCEC's Annual Hazmat Event
The annual event for those at the sharp end of responding to Hazardous Materials incidents.
Following on from 2008's very successful conference, NCEC has just held its second annual event for those at the sharp end of responding to Hazardous Materials incidents.
Experienced speakers provided delegates with a great forum to gain a wider perspective on both the issues, and ways to address them. The event also provided a good opportunity to express views and question fellow HazMat professionals.
Hazmat Event 2009 Review
Sorry if you couldn't attend this years conference but for those of you who want to know what you missed, see below....
Itinerary
Evening Reception Monday 23 Feb
Day 1 Tuesday 24 Feb 10:00 - 17:00 Dinner 19:30
Day 2 Wednesday 25 Feb – 9:30 - 15:50
Sessions
Practical Response / Case Studies
Chemical Hazards
Future Technologies
Dangerous Goods Regulations
Gas Safety
Practical Response and Case Studies
Mark Chestnutt, Lancashire Police Motorway Unit
Mark Calvert, Adler and Allen
Ali Karim, Hazchem Network
Dave Hanlon, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue
Peter Baker, DV Howells
Chemicals and their Hazards
Joanne Dunn from Yara presented on Solid and liquid Fertilisers.
George Kowalczky from the HPA introduced the HPA perspective on asbestos incident management.
A speaker from the Netherlands Fire Service spoke about the concept of controlled burn by
referencing an incident in which diesel was used to reduce plume soot.
Future Technologies
- West Midlands Fire and Rescue have been undertaking a trial project using Microdrones at incidents. Pat Mika demonstrated how effective they have been, including a demo of the Microdrones in action!
- Eric Quatreville from SAFER Systems showed how their new system combines real-time weather and sensor data, chemical characteristics, and release specifics to provide an immediate and accurate assessment of
the accident site, complete with plume graphics. - Imbiber bead technology presented to by Barrie Dannenberg, Industrial Apparatus Consultants Ltd,
showing how they can help control oil and HNS spill clean up and pollution prevention.
Dangerous Goods Regulations
Legislation is an important part of Emergency Response and Planning.
Mark Appleyard from Agility Logistics Solutions and Gordon Cameron from the FTA discussed the transport
of dangerous goods from very different perspectives.
Gas Safety
Barry Jones, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue discussed the controversial subject of acetylene
cylinders and an adaptive solution, whilst BOC provided information on Bulk Gas Storage.
Testimonials from 2008 Conference
“Exchange of information within the peer group, Networking! Debate national issues!”
Ian McDonald, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue