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ABRI WEBINAR – 2 NEW DATES FOR MIXED BATTERY PACKING GUIDELINES ADG CODE 7.7

If you missed the ABRI webinar ‘Implementing new packing instructions for road transport of mixed loads of batteries’  last year, two new dates have been scheduled for 23 March and 14 April 2021.  Details for the two new dates are below.

Dates: Tuesday 23 March and Wednesday 14 April

Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm (AEDT)

Cost: $95.00 +GST for non-members or $75.00 +GST for ABRI members

The webinar will provide practical guidance on safe packing of mixed loads of batteries for road transport and will be presented by ABRI’s Libby Chaplin and Debra Kirk from the National Transport Commission.

This webinar has been prepared by ABRI with input from the National Transport Commission and members of the Competent Authorities Panel to ensure that the information provided is consistent with the latest version of the ADG.  The Australian Dangerous Goods Code was updated to version 7.7 in July 2020 for implementation October 2020 with a 12-month transition period to follow.

The webinar will cover road transport compliance and best practice guidance including topics such as:

  • General safety
  • Choosing a qualified recycler
  • Acceptable containers
  • Packing instructions
  • Placarding
  • Transport and waste approval documentation
  • Managed damaged and defective batteries
  • Things to avoid

Who should attend?

This webinar will be relevant to those who are responsible for storage, packing or transport by road of mixed loads of batteries or anyone one interested in safe storage of batteries. A certificate of attendance will be provided after the event.

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