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8th Annual
Managing Hazardous Substances
and Dangerous Goods
29 February 2012 | Crowne Plaza | Auckland
Putting effective hazardous substance management into practice
A practical approach to addressing issues in handling hazardous substances
• The role of the Environmental Protection Authority
• Department of Labour addressing compliance with HSNO
• Transporting hazardous substances
• Develop a HSNO safety culture
Extended technical sessions to walk you through
• Developing a code of practice
• Emergency response planning
Workshops – 1 March 2012
Workshop 1: Understand the risks: Risk management and assessment of hazardous substances
Workshop 2: Hazardous substance and site classification
Supporting Organisations

8th Annual
Managing Hazardous Substances
and Dangerous Goods
29 February 2012 | Crowne Plaza | Auckland
Putting effective hazardous substance management into practice
“Chemical spill injures Lincoln staffer”
The Press, 19 September, 2011
“Canberra crews battling huge chemical fire”
Radio New Zealand, 16 September, 2011
The importance of effective hazardous substances management cannot be overstated. Headlines such as these highlight the
importance of having proper management of hazardous substances. The 8th Annual Managing Hazardous Substances and Dangerous
Goods Conference is a one day event focusing on the practical side of HSNO, with a series of case studies and extended technical
sessions.
Without proper management of your organisation’s hazardous substances, the likelihood of an incident or near miss can move from
possibility to probability. We have secured vital presentations from industry experts to help you achieve a safe and compliant work
place.
For those who are looking for something a little more hands on – make sure you register to attend our separately bookable half day
workshops on 1st March 2012. Norbert Schaffoener will cover risk management and assessment of hazardous substances, while
Suzanne Broadbent will take you through substance and site classification. See full outlines below.
Workshops
1 March 2012 | Crowne Plaza | Auckland
Workshop one (9.00am-12.30pm)
Understand the risks: Risk management and
assessment of hazardous substances
Unavoidably, hazardous substances are often used in a way
which can pose a risk to the health & safety to workers, the
public, and the environment. To minimise the possible adverse
effects, it is crucial to identify the risks that are associated with
the various substances we use. The workshop facilitator will
cover topics including:
• The principles of risk management and assessment
• Risk Management Standard AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009
• Risk management measures set out in Ministry for the
Environment’s Assessment Guide for Hazardous Facilities
• Risk assessment for substance approvals under the HSNO
Act
• Risk management of hazardous substances thorough out
their life cycle
Norbert Schaffoener, Consulting Engineer and Planner,
Resources
Norbert Schaffoener is a leading NZ expert on hazardous
substance management, having worked as specialist
adviser and expert witness. He is also a full member of NZ
Planning Institute and an accredited Independent Hearings
Commissioner.
Workshop two (1.30pm-5.00pm)
Hazardous substance classifications and site
requirements
Hazardous substances are classified on the basis of physical
and/or chemical risks, and the way they are managed are
dependent on their properties. Requirements for your site will
be triggered based on the quantity of substances of each class.
As the HSNO manager, you need to make sure your organisation
is in compliance with legislations and regulations which govern
how different substances are managed. The first step in doing so
is to correctly classify the hazardous substance you are dealing
with, then to consider the quantities stored of each class. The
following will be covered
• The classes and sub-classes
• Using MSDS to assist in substance classification
• The types of compliance that may be required (test
certification, approved handlers, emergency planning etc)
• The trigger quantities that might trigger these requirements
• Site design to ensure compliance
Suzanne Broadbent, Principal Consultant, HaS Expertise Ltd
Suzanne started HaS Expertise in 2000. Prior to that she
worked as a Senior Scientist at Sinclair Knight Merz. Suzanne
has more than 20 years experience in the chemicals industry
and has been a regular presenter at this event.
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8th Annual
Managing Hazardous Substances
and Dangerous Goods
29 February 2012 | Crowne Plaza | Auckland
8.30 Coffee and registration
9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair
Janet Connochie, Senior Chemical Consultant, Chemsafety Ltd
9.10 The role of the EPA in environmental regulation
The Environmental Protection Authority is responsible for
regulatory functions concerning New Zealand’s environmental
management. This includes national consenting under
the Resource Management Act, regulation of hazardous
substances and new organisms, ozone depleting chemicals,
hazardous waste exports and imports, assessment of
environmental effects in Antarctica, and management of the
Emissions Trading Scheme (from 1 January 2012). This
session will cover:
• An overview of the structure and functions of the EPA
• Hazardous substances - transferring functions and duties
from ERMA to the EPA – what has changed?
• The role of the HSNO decision-making committee
Andrea Eng, General Manager Hazardous Substances,
Environmental Protection Authority
9.55 Department of Labour address: Compliance with
HSNO to ensure the health and safety of your staff
When the EPA approves a hazardous substance for use, it will
usually impose controls. The Department of Labour then looks
at whether organisations are complying with the HSNO Act by
looking for consistency with the controls required by EPA.
• Meeting your workplace health and safety obligations
• The latest development from the Department at addressing
dangers associated with hazardous substances
• Working with the Department to make sure your organisation
is compliant
Ron Andrew, National Practice Manager – HSNO,
Department of Labour
10.40 Morning tea
11.00 Extended technical sessions: Developing a code of
practice for your organisation
While a Code of Practice is not mandatory, it can assist
in meeting the HSNO requirements and can form a legal
defence. Together with Best Practice, a Code of Practice can
minimise the risks associated with hazardous substances. In
this session, our HSNO expert will take you through what you
need to know when it comes to developing you own Code of
Practice.
• Why should your organisation utilise a Code of Practice?
• What are the major considerations when creating the Code
of Practice?
• What are the steps in creating a Code of Practice?
• The consultation process during preparation
• Where you can get assistance?
• Staff training and support
George Hewitt, Senior Advisor Hazardous Substances,
Environmental Protection Authority
1.25 Transporting hazardous substances: Steps to ensure
safety and compliance
Hazardous substances transportation is more than just getting
a substance from A to B. Numerous considerations including
the frequency, nature and the amount of hazardous substances
been transported needs to be taken into account when
deciding on the mode of transportation. In this session, the
speaker will walk through the various aspects that you need to
consider when transporting hazardous substances.
• The necessary considerations when deciding on a mode of
transportation
• Understanding the legal and documentation requirements
• Working with your contractors and staff to ensure compliance
• Transit depot rules and guidelines
Grant Morris, Operations Manager,
Dangerous Goods Management Ltd
2.25 Case study: Developing a HSNO safety culture within
the organisation
This session focuses on implementing/improving a safety
culture, minimizing operational risk and explores the reasons
for many system failures.
• Discussing the relationship between Safety, Culture and
Risk. [SCR]
• Ensuring all managers are SCR competent
• Ensuring all employees are their own risk managers
• Conducting effective energy audits to identify hazards by
energy category
• Compiling a Risk Matrix for the organisation from energy
audit results
• Implementing an effective business plan to ensure timely
improvements
• The resulting tangible and intangible benefits
David Calvert, Chief Executive, New Zealand Safety Council Trust
3.10 Afternoon tea
3.30 Extended technical session: Emergency Response
Planning for dealing with hazardous substances
A main concern for any organisation is to avoid incidents
from taking place in the first instance, but sometimes things
can go wrong. A well thought out and maintained emergency
management strategy can be the deciding factor of whether
or not your staff and the organisation are able to survive. Not
only is it required by regulation, it also protects organisations’
assets.
• The requirements of the HSNO Emergency Management
Regulations
• What needs to be covered in the Emergency Response Plan?
• Training required for your staff
• Regular testing and reviewing to identify flaws and necessary
amendments
Bruce Evans, Director, Evatech Ltd
5.00 End of Conference and Networking Drinks
12.25 Lunch
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8th Annual
Managing Hazardous Substances
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29 February 2012 (Conference)
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Crowne Plaza | Auckland
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