ISSUE 37
JULY 2013
Chemdata News
2013.1 Update
New developments on the horizon …
The 2013.1 release of Chemdata
is ready!
Over 4,000 documents have been
added or reviewed and updated.
There are now over 51,000
substances in Chemdata with over
154,000 synonyms and trade
names!
We have already started work on
the 2013.2 release and are pleased
to confirm that we are now
developing a Pocket Chemdata app
for iPhones and iPads.
Chemsafe Refresher
Training
This issue's legislation briefing
reflects back on Hazmat 2013 and
looks forward to Hazmat 2014.
Hazmat 2014 is expected to be
even bigger than Hazmat 2013 and
will again incorporate practical
scenarios and training as well as
the usual presentations. We are
also encouraging multi-agency
attendance at the event. Book your
place now to secure the best rate!
Maria
New contact details
Ricardo-AEA Limited
Following on from our company name change we also now have some
new telephone numbers for the IT helpdesk and Sales lines. Emergency
numbers, such as the Chemsafe number, have NOT changed.
IT Helpdesk:
Sales:
The Newsletter for all
Chemdata users, highlighting
program developments and
other issues of interest to
Emergency Responders
+44 (0)1235 753655
+44 (0)1235 753654
We have retained the NCEC brand and the team remains the same. The
general contact address for NCEC is now [email protected]
We always like to receive your feedback and look forward to hearing from
you!
NCEC is currently offering
Emergency Services which use
Chemdata a free* training visit to
help remind you about the use of
the Chemsafe line, which is a free
service at the point of use (other
than phone call charges).
You may already have a training
day planned, or we can plan a
customised visit around your
needs. During the presentation we
give you a reminder of the
Chemsafe scheme, a good
understanding of our role and
operations and an outline of
recent changes in legislation. We
discuss and provide examples of
the calls we take, use Chemdata
to run through some examples
and exercises, and answer any
questions.
The presentation is aimed at
Hazmat Officers, Fire Control
Operators and Police Officers,
and we would encourage the
attendance of any others who
might find it useful (e.g. your local
EA rep). We currently aim to visit
every UK Fire Service once every
three years and are hoping to
develop a similar visit schedule for
UK Police Forces.
*We may ask you to make a contribution to
travel and subsistence costs only. The
training itself is not charged for.
NCEC tel: +44 (0)1235 753654 www.the-ncec.com
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JULY 2013
Pocket Chemdata for Android
Now including Private Notes!
Pocket Chemdata contains the full Chemdata database (excluding EMS
information) with most of the functionality of the desktop version and now
includes the ability to view and add Private Notes, plus you can now copy
your device code and activation key rather than having to type them
manually.
It has been developed to provide Emergency Services and private
organisations handling chemicals access to timely, accurate chemical
information at the scene of an emergency, cutting crucial response time.
We have had a very positive response since the launch of our Android app
in December 2011, with nearly 1,900 downloads of the trial from around the
world. If you would like to try Pocket Chemdata, you can download a
14 day free trial from Google Play.
Pocket Chemdata for iOS – coming late 2013…
… by popular request!
Over the last year we have had many requests from you for a version of
Pocket Chemdata for iPhones and iPads. We have listened and a version for
these devices is now under development, with an expected release date of
December 2013 or January 2014.
We plan to be able to preview the new version at the Emergency Services
Show 2013 so come and visit us on Stand Z112. We will also have samples
of our ever popular Hazchem scale cards available and maybe something
else for you to take away!
To register your interest in the new iOS version and request a quotation
please Contact Us.
Scale cards
In building on the success of the Hazchem scale cards NCEC has now
published two new editions, one concerning supply legislation and the other
transport regulations.
The supply card explains the changes from CHIP to CLPand provides
information on the legal requirements for CLP labels; information needed on
CLP SDS; a timeline for EU implementation of GHS; and a list of commonly
used abbreviations.
The transport card provides information on training requirements;
documentation; labelling and placarding; and safety equipment required to
ensure legal compliance whilst transporting dangerous goods.
Download an order form for these new cards or the standard Hazchem
scale cards from http://the-ncec.com/hazchem-scale-cards/
NCEC tel: +44 (0)1235 753654 www.the-ncec.com
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JULY 2013
Legislation/Event briefing
Hazmat 2013 review
The 6th Annual Hazmat Event took place on 7 and 8 March at Eastwood
Hall in Nottingham. The whole event was very well received by the recordbreaking number of Hazmat specialists who attended. Our thanks go to all
the excellent speakers, the sponsors who helped make this possible and to
the extremely efficient organising team, including Tactical Hazmat, for
setting up a smooth and very successful event.
This year, the event was held further north than in previous years and we
have received many positive comments that prove that the new venue was
certainly a good choice. We will be using it again next year.
The two-day event covered a range of topics that were useful and
informative to all who attended. Highlights included updates to Fire and
Rescue procedures; multi-agency working; hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
incidents in agriculture; updates on new developments from the
Environment Agency and Health Protection Agency; human factors in
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE)
response; and a great presentation about explosive awareness that really
went with a bang!
This year, we introduced parallel sessions so that we could provide a
greater variety of topics than in previous years. Another new feature was
the introduction of Scenario and Workshop Sessions where a range of
practical and hands-on demonstrations were presented. The improved
format has proved popular with delegates and will be returning in 2014.
The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive. These are a
selection of comments received:
“Well done for a great event, first attendance but certainly won’t be my
last.”
“This is a very important gathering of sector-competent specialists,
which should continue to grow.”
“Congratulations, a very enjoyable and informative two days.”
“Great place to network and share practice, well timed and managed.
Good mix of practical and theory.”
“Having attended many of these conferences, this was by far the most
enjoyable and well structured.”
We have had many interesting and good suggestions about next year’s
topics and speakers, as well as suggestions for improvements to the
structure of the programme. These have all been considered and will help
us to ensure that Hazmat 2014 is even better! Keep a lookout on our
website to see updates regarding early-bird offers and some great pictures
from Hazmat 2013. Thank you to all delegates for their continued support
of this event!
NCEC tel: +44 (0)1235 753654 www.the-ncec.com
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JULY 2013
IMDG 2012
The latest edition of IMDG (Amendment 36-12) may be voluntarily applied
from 1 January 2013, with 1 January 2014 being the date when it officially
comes into force. In line with the other modal regulations there are entries
for the new UN numbers and addition of the subsidiary risk 6.1 for mercury
(and mercury contained in manufactured articles).
The Supplement to the IMDG Code, which contains Emergency Response
Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide) and the
Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), was not affected by IMDG Code
Amendment 36. As such, IMO has decided not to publish a 2012 edition of
the Supplement, and to instead retain the IMDG Code Supplement 2010
Edition as the most current. A list of amendments has been issued
http://www.imo.org/Publications/Documents/Supplements%20and%20CDs/
English/QH210E_web.pdf
Hazmat 2014 preview
When and where?
30 April – 1 May 2014 at Eastwood Hall, Nottingham.
Super Early Bird Rate (until 30 September 2013) = £550 + VAT
Early Bird Rate (1 October 2013 to 31 January 2014) = £600 + VAT
Standard rate (1 February 2014 onward) = £675 + VAT
What’s new for 2014?
In response to delegate feedback gathered at the previous event, Hazmat
2014 will again incorporate interactive syndicate exercises and workshops
on a cross-section of subjects as part of this two day conference. For 2014,
delegates will be able to choose to attend two sessions from the four
options that will be offered. Delegates will have the opportunity to register
for specific workshops and syndicate exercises nearer the event, once the
topics have been finalised and synopses released.
Feedback from delegates has also helped to determine the topics for
presentations for 2014 and we will be encouraging speakers to include
practical elements where applicable and encourage group interaction. We
will be looking to encourage multi-agency attendance with relevant
presentations and workshops. We will also be facilitating networking
amongst delegates via a ‘connections board’. Example presentation and
workshop topics are likely to include:
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Multi-agency working
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Hazmat crime scenes
Chemsafe
Case studies
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Long term exposure to combustion
products
Plume dynamics in urban areas
Medical health surveillance
Mike Callan, USA
Each year the Hazmat conference grows bigger and better and 2014 is
set to be no exception!
Book now to secure your place and to be at the front of the queue to
secure your preferred scenario/workshop sessions. We look forward to
seeing you there!
http://the-ncec.com/hazmat-event-2014/
NCEC tel: +44 (0)1235 753654 www.the-ncec.com