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What a Day to Remember!
BADGP Committee member Dan Lee shares a review of the first National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day hosted by BADGP. This article provides some further information as to what it is all about and, more importantly, how you can get involved next year.

Mastering Dangerous Goods by Air
BADGP member Michael Childs, Mission Aircrew Instructor, Ascent Flight Training discusses their training programme for the safe and efficient transport of freight, including Dangerous Goods by Air.

Tragic Fire in Hanoi: The Hazards of Lithium Batteries
Truc Pham, JKP Aviation Academy discussed the hazards of lithium batteries and a tragic fire that happened in Hanoi, Vietnam in May 2024.

Updating the administration of the ADR scheme
Bob Hannigan, Head of National Standards and Accreditation, Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency explains the recent updates to the ADR scheme.

The use of “DGSA” as a post nominal (the ramblings of the disgruntled) and a suitable riposte
BADGP committee member Les Richings discussed the use of DGSA as a post nominal with an input from BADGP committee member Dan Lee.

Use of in-silico prediction models for Acute Toxicity(oral) data and how this impacts transport - hazard classification
BADGP member Gitanjali Nayar, Chemical Products Safety Manager - Novartis Pharmaceuticals explains the use of in-silico prediction models for Acute Toxicity(oral) data and how this impacts transport - hazard classification.

The Training Advisory Panel
Les Richings, BADGP committee member and of LRT Ltd provides an introduction to the Dangerous Goods Training Advisory Panel and information for anyone who would like to join the panel.

Training Advisory Panel (TAP) Meeting July 2024
BADGP Committee member Dan Lee was recently invited to attend the annual TAP (Training Advisory Panel) meeting and he has reproduced his notes taken during the meeting for review by BADGP Members.

Think of a Number
BADGP Committee Member Dan Lee, reproduces the script of the ‘Think of a Number’ film that was used in the recent BADGP National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day webinar. A small paragraph at the end of the script provides additional information that could not be edited into the film in time for broadcast.

Learning Lessons
Grahame Moody from Hazmat Logistics discusses if every disaster produces meaningful prevention methods.

Christina Evans
Christina became a member of BADGP as far back as 2013 and joined the committee in 2015. She is remembered for her boundless energy, great sense of humour and a laugh that lit up the room.

DG News
A round-up of what’s been happening since our last Newsletter in June 2024.

Who Are You?
BADGP are pleased to introduce you to some of the well-known ‘names’ in the industry, while they share a little information about themselves and their lives in dangerous goods. This month we introduce Dave Barrow.

BADGP Webinars And Events
Information regarding our upcoming events.

News From Our Partners
Details of upcoming events from our Partner Organisation CHCS.