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AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS NETWORK (AEBN®)
2010 - EVENT CALENDAR
IN-HOUSE COURSES - AEBN® will tailor in-house training to the requirements of your staff and organisation. Call the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN®) on (03) 9397 2511 to discuss your training requirements.
PLEASE NOTE - New Seminars will be released throughout the year as new obligations are required of industry, business and councils by Federal and State Government.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Select title for details of event
Proud Partners: Energetics
INTRODUCTORY - DANGEROUS GOODS STORAGE & HANDLING WORKSHOP -
AM Half Day, 7 October 2010
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP -
2 Days, 11 & 12 November 2010
Proud Supporters: EnviroRisk Management, Peter J Ramsay & Associates, Acoustics Consulting Australia
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This Workshop is designed to assist industry, business and councils to understand their obligations under the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) requirements, and provide practical guidance that will assist you in preparing and submitting your reports by 30 September 2010.
Each year a number of organisations struggle to capture, interpret and report appropriate information to the NPI. For certain industrial facilities, information about pollutants are required to be reported by 30 September of each year. Reporting is mandatory for those facilities that trigger the reporting threshold. Penalties will apply for late and non reporters. The Workshop will provide:
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An overview of the NPI regulation
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Understanding the implications of NPI reporting
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The NPI Reporting process, including capturing and reporting of Transfers...
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Updates and user information for industry handbooks
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Online walk through of NPI report generation using the NPI reporting tool
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Case studies
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Steps to maximise the benefits that may be gained from NPI reporting
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A practical one-on-one guidance and information to streamline your specific NPI reporting
Details
Date: Wednesday 21 July 2010
Time: 8.45am (Registrations) for 9.00am to 12.30pm
Venue: Mantra on Russell - 222 Russell Street, MELBOURNE
Cost: $310 (AEBN® Members) or $385 (Non Members)
Networking Refreshments will be provided - including a comprehensive set of notes
REGISTER ON-LINE / *Click to Purchase Course Notes - $70 AEBN® Member; $90 Non Member or contact AEBN® on 03 9397 2511
August 2010
WASTE WATER MINIMISATION AND TRADE WASTE TREATMENT PLANT WORKSHOP - 1 Day, 5 August 2010
Proud Partners: GHD
While trade waste disposal remains the most cost effective means of disposal of liquid waste for organisations, a number of companies have found significant benefits through harvesting this waste stream for reuse within their industrial processes. Optimising your trade waste treatment plant will ensure compliance with trade waste regulation and may enable greater waste water reuse.
This Workshop will provide information to assist industry, business and councils to develop systems to maximise their efforts in managing and reusing waste water resources within their organisation. The Workshop will explore different trade waste treatment options, highlighting each option's strengths and weeknesses, and will provide a troubleshooting session whereby participants' may bring along their specific issues to be discussed with the experts.
- An overview of the trade waste regulatory system
- Examine the importance of measurement and analysis options to improve operational efficiency
- Explore waste water reuse options
- Investigate water conservation opportunities
- Identify opportunities for improving treatment plant efficiency through the use of chemicals and reagents
- Examine the strengths and weaknesses of trade waste treatment options
- Industry case studies
- Troubleshooting - opportunity for participants to discuss their trade waste treatment plant operational issues with the experts
Details
Date: Thursday 5 August 2010
Time: 8.45am (Registrations) for 9.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: Rydges on Swanston, 701 Swanston Street, CARLTON
Parking: Parking adjacent to Rydges on Swanston, 701 Swanston Street, CARLTON
Cost: $440 (AEBN® Members) or $485 (Non Members)
Networking Refreshments will be provided - including a comprehensive set of notes
REGISTER ON-LINE / *Click to Purchase Course Notes - $70 AEBN® Member; $90 Non Member or contact AEBN® on 03 9397 2511
September 2010
ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP- 1 Day, 10 September 2010
Proud Partner: Energetics
Although the debate around emissions trading has been shelved, there remains significant opportunities for companies to better manage costs, particularly relating to energy usage. The AEBN Energy Efficiency Management Workshop has been designed to provide a practical program to assist industry, business and councils identify economic opportunities for energy saving and to develop effective energy management systems.
This Workshop will provide detailed analysis of energy efficiency opportunities relating to:
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Energy Metering and Monitoring
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Energy Markets and What's in the Energy Bill
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Energy efficiency opportunities - Boiler & Steam Systems; Compressed Air Systems; Insulation; Refrigeration; Pumps and Fans; Lighting;
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Power Factor Correction
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Developing an energy plan - key elements
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Staff Engagement Strategies
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Selected Participant Energy Project Discussions
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2 industry case studies will be presented
Details:
Date: Friday 10 September 2010
Time: 8.45am for 9.00 to 5.00pm
Venue: Mantra on Russell, 222 Russell Street, MELBOURNE
Parking: $16 all day parking @ venue's adjacent parking
Cost: $440 (AEBN® Members) or $485 (Non Members)
Networking Refreshments will be provided - including a comprehensive set of notes
REGISTER ON-LINE / *Click to Purchase Course Notes - $70 AEBN® Member; $90 Non Member or contact AEBN® on 03 9397 2511
October 2010
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL - DANGEROUS GOODS STORAGE & HANDLING WORKSHOP - AM Half Day, 7 October 2010
From 1 January 2010, industry must demonstrate national compliance of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition (ADG7). This Introductory Workshop has been designed to provide information on Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling obligations and procedures. The Workshop is most relevant to those personnel who have a basic or general understanding of Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling requirements.
The Workshop will cover:
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An overview of Dangerous Goods Storage & Handling Regulations
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About Australian Dangerous Goods Code ADG7 Edition
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Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods
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Who is responsible
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Understanding the terminology, i.e. Proper Shipping Name, Class, Subsidiary Risk, Packing Group, UN Number, Haz-chem Code and much more
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Review of the 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods
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Their incompatibilities and their hazards
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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Sources of information, i.e. Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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The use of Australian Standards and their purpose
Details
Date: Thursday 7 October 2010
Time: 8.45am (Registrations) for 9.00am to 12.30pm
Venue: Mantra on Russell, 222 Russell Street, MELBOURNE
Parking: $16 all day/half day parking @ adjoins venue
Cost: $310 (AEBN® Members) or $385 (Non Members)
Networking Refreshments provided
REGISTER ON-LINE / *Click to Purchase Course Notes at $70 AEBN® Member; $90 Non Member or contact AEBN® on 03 9397 2511
Effective from 1 January 2010, the Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition (ADG7) replaced ADG6 and national compliance is now mandatory. Organisations must also be able to demonstrate compliance with the Dangerous Goods (Storage & Handling) Regulations 2000. Compliance includes providing appropriate training to your staff who use or handle dangerous goods, and that appropratie training for hazard identification, risk control mechanisms and risk assessment for your staff has been completed.
The AEBN Intermediate Level to Dangerous Goods Storage & Handling Workshop training package has been designed to provide:
An analysis of Dangerous Goods Storage & Handling Regulations
Code of Practice - Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods
Chain of responsibilities and safety obligations
Registers, Manifests and threshold Quantities
Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
Segregation of chemical rules and techniques
Bunding
Placarding of Storage facilities and vehicles
Documentation
Compliance strategies, and the use of Australian Standards and their purpose
Details
Date: Thursday 7 October 2010
Time: 1.15pm (Registrations) for 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Venue: Mantra on Russell, 222 Russell Street MELBOURNE
Parking: $16 all day/half day parking @ adjoining car park
Cost: $310 (AEBN® Members) or $385 (Non Members)
Networking Refreshments provided
REGISTER ON-LINE / *Click to Purchase Course Notes at $70 AEBN® Member; $90 Non Member, or contact AEBN® on 03 9397 2511
RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR DANGEROUS GOODS WORKSHOP - AM Half Day, 13 October 2010
Dangerous Goods legislation across Australia places an obligation on the users of dangerous goods to conduct RISK ASSESSMENTS, as well as properly manage the risks associated with the use of Dangerous Goods Chemicals. The safe management of dangerous goods at manufacturing, industrial and other sites is through the identification of hazards, and the quantification and management of risks. This Workshop is designed to provide participants with the necessary tools to manage the risk assessment process. The Workshop will detail:
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An overview of the legislation
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The purpose of undertaking a Risk Assessment
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Hazard identification
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Assessing risk and factors affecting risk
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Different options of documenting a risk assessment
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Quantifying risk
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Controlling risk
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Managing the process
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Sources of information
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Case studies will be presented
Details
Date: Wednesday 13 October 2010
Time: 8.45am (Registrations) for 9.00am to 1.00pm
Venue: Mantra on Russell - 222 Russell Street, MELBOURNE
Cost: $310 (AEBN® Members) or $385 (Non Members)
Networking Refreshments will be provided, including a comprehensive set of notes
REGISTER ON-LINE / *Click to Purchase Course Notes - $70 AEBN® Member; $90 Non Member or contact AEBN® on 03 9397 2511
CONTAMINATED LAND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR - 8.45am to 2.00pm, 28 October 2010
Proud Partners: DLA Phillips Fox
Site contamination remains a significant legal and commercial issue for property owners, occupiers and developers. With reference to Councils, they face challenges from developers to decisions made under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Department of Sustainability and Environment's (DSE) Potentially Contaminated Land General Practice Note in relation to requirements to investigate, remediate and manage contamination as part of the rezoning and redevelopment of land.
This Seminar will provide an important update to prevent the pitfalls for owners, developers, councils, consultants and those potentially selling. The Seminar will provide:
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An overview of Regulations
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EPA's approach to regulating contaminated sites, powers relating to clean up notices, on-site containment and long-term management of contaminated sites
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Legal issues in managing, buying and selling contaminated sites - court decisions on contaminated land
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A legal perspective on planning and development of contaminated land
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Managing environmental risks in property transactions
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Environmental assessment and audit process - what owners and developers need to know
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The Potentially Contaminated Land General Practice Note June 2006 and planning permits for development of contaminated sites
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A industry land owner's perpective on the tips and traps in managing contaminated sites
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Soil Remediation Technologies
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Open Discussion with presenters and delegates
Details
Date: Thursday 28 October 2010
Time: 8.45am (Registrations) for 9.00am to 2.00pm
Venue: Mantra on Russell - 222 Russell Street, MELBOURNE
Cost: $385 (AEBN® Members) or $425 (Non Members)
Networking Refreshments will be provided, including a comprehensive set of notes
REGISTER ON-LINE / *Click to Purchase Course Notes - $70 AEBN® Member; $90 Non Member or contact AEBN® on 03 9397 2511
November 2010
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP - 2 Days, 11 & 12 November 2010
Proud Supporters: EnviroRisk Management, Peter J Ramsay & Associates, Acoustics Consulting Australia
This two day intensive Workshop will provide participants with the tools necessary to identify and understand the appropriate environmental laws and requirements that apply to your organisation today. The Workshop will focus on environmental management practices to assist you to develop strategies and processes to become a more sustainable business. The Workshop is relevant to those who have responsibility for environment and sustainability within their organisation, or seeking to improve the sustainability performance of their organisation, or those who are seeking experience and understanding of this dynamic area of business management.
- Environmental law update and obligations - Federal and State
- Carbon management, renewable energy system
- Water, Land, Air Quality and Noise Management
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Identifying and Managing Site Environmental Issues
- Waste Management - Dealing with Waste
- Achieving Sustainability
- Key Environmental Risks and Issues
- Going Beyond Compliance
- Site Contamination and Prevention
- Workshop - Managing Environmental Risk
- ISO 14001 Environment Management System
Details
Date: Thursday 11 & Friday 12 November 2010
Time: DAY 1 - 8.45am (Registrations) for 9.00am to 5.00pm
DAY 2 - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: Mantra on Russell - 222 Russell Street, MELBOURNE
Cost: $725 (AEBN® Members) or $795 (Non Members)
Networking Refreshments will be provided over 2 days - including a comprehensive set of notes
REGISTER ON-LINE / *Click to Purchase Course Notes - $70 AEBN® Member; $90 Non Member or contact AEBN® on 03 9397 2511
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