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CORROSIVES SEMINAR, 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026 – STRATFORD MANOR HOTEL
As always, we aim to provide to our members and anyone else that has an interest in dangerous goods an annual seminar that is dedicated to one topic within the DG canon. This year we continue with the deeper dive into the dangerous goods classes and we inspect the Corrosives, Class 8.

Register now for this event and secure your printed version of the BADGP Guide to Class 8 Corrosives.

CHARCOAL: THE QUIETLY SMOULDERING DANGEROUS GOODS STORY
Sam Stretton, Logicom Hub and BADGP member, discusses Charcoal and the transport problem that is created by a cargo that has a habit of heating up, both physically and regulatorily.

SCALING UP SAFELY: PREPARING UK BATTERY RECYCLING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
BADGP member, Alan Colledge, Suez, provides some insight into a new specialist battery recycling facility due to open in Northamptonshire. Alan explains how the new equipment will utilise the charge remaining in the batteries to help power the activity taking place within the facility.

FAKE OR GENUINE?
BADGP Committee member Dan Lee, Dan Lee Training, takes a wry look at a recent dilemma presented to him in his role as a DGSA.

CABIN CREW 6, COCKPIT 2, ENGINEER 1 – PHONE 0
BADGP Committee member, Beccy Ricketts-Moore, ADR Express, delivers a first hand experience of what happens when a lithium-battery-powered device takes its own excursion into the mysterious engineering depths of business class seating on a recent international flight.

OVERVIEW OF DANGEROUS GOODS COMPLIANCE CHECKS
Clive Savigar, Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser and BADGP member, discusses the dangerous goods transport regulations and the compliance responsibilities and checks.

WHAT’S IN A WORD? - PETROL
Following on from the CDGTPE short history lesson provided by Dan Lee and Andy Holton at the 2026 AGM, Dan Lee explores another area of petroleum history that they didn’t have time to squeeze in.

AI IN DANGEROUS GOODS COMPLIANCE: A POWERFUL ASSISTANT, NOT A DECISION MAKER
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we work. In dangerous goods (DG) compliance, AI can search regulations, summarise Safety Data Sheets (SDS), review shipping documents and even generate training materials within seconds. Jackie Pham, JK Aviation Co and BADGP member, discusses if AI can make Dangerous Goods compliance decisions.

THE DANGER IN DANGEROUS GOODS
We were contacted earlier this month and informed of an incident where the noun, danger, that forms the adjective ‘dangerous’ really presented itself to one of our BADGP members. A reminder to the DG community to stay safe.

BADGP AT CHEMUK 2026
BADGP Vice-Chair Ken Bickell, Hazken Training, provides a review of the recent CHEMUK event.

DGSA+ UPDATE
An update on the DGSA+ programme and information on how to apply.

THE TRAINING ADVISORY PANEL
Les Richings, LRT Ltd, BADGP Chair and TAP Secretary provides a summary of the 49th meeting of The Dangerous Goods Training Advisory Panel (TAP) which was held in July 2026 at the Department for Transport (DfT).

HOW THE HUMBLE SHIPPING CONTAINER CHANGED THE WORLD
BADGP member Ian Hancock, Hancock's Technical Services, discusses the history of the container and how the container changed not only how goods move but also where they are produced, how businesses operate, where people work, and how cities develop. 

BADGP WEBINARS & EVENTS
Information regarding our upcoming events, the Corrosives Seminar, ADR 2027 webinar and the National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day 2027.

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Details of upcoming events from our Partner Organisation CHCS.