Client Case Study
AS ONE of the country's leading suppliers of dairy hygiene products, Ecosyl needs to deliver its goods safely and legally to farms across the UK.
Two of the products marketed under its Rosebeck Services trading arm - Parlour Gold Foam, which is used to clean down dairy parlours and Digit Gold, which is used to help prevent hoof infections – are classified as hazardous for carriage under the EU and UK regulations and must only be transported by a licensed transport provider. Without this service Ecosyl would not be able to market the products to farmers.
David Pickard, regulatory affairs manager for Stokesley-based Ecosyl, said: "The problem that we have is that these products, which are sold in 20 litre drums, must be handled by a specialist licensed haulier. Often, farmers don't want to buy big quantities, they just want a couple of drums at a time so the fact that Nicholson's can handle relatively small quantities cost-effectively means we don't have to wait until we have a bulk order; we can just use them as and when we need a delivery".
"It's very easy to get caught out with the regulations. For example, if you are carrying these kind of products without the correct paperwork, training and equipment, then you could lose your driving licence at the very least and the company would be fined. And if you have an accident, then the consequences could be terrible, especially if the product damages the environment or is corrosive."
"Because it's such a specialised area and the regulations are so complex, you need expert knowledge to comply so we rely on Nicholson's to help us meet our legal responsibilities."
"We are very confident that they do their utmost to ensure that our goods are being transported within the law."
Hazchem Seminar from Nicholsons
Thursday 23rd February 2012 - Carlton House, Newton Aycliffe
The Hazchem Network is the robust solution to the problem of delivering ADR consignments next day across the UK & Ireland safely and economically. It provides the operational efficiencies and commercial benefits of Hub-and-Spoke Pallet Networks to the European Chemicals Industry where ADR and COMAH regulations apply rigorously - ensuring safety, security and environmental considerations remain the number one priority in this highly regulated and tight margin logistics sector.
To reserve your place please contact Wendy Campbell on 01642 556622 or email wendy@nicholsonstransport.co.uk
For more Information about Hazchem, visit: www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk and www.hers-info.com
SEMINAR AGENDA
Managing Director, The HazChem Network
"Introduction to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods/ADR/IMDG /IATA"
Environmental Crime Officer, The Environment Agency
"Carrying Hazardous Waste - How to stay out of trouble"
Emergency Planning Officer HAZMATS, Cleveland Police
"The potential implications of the incorrect shipping of hazardous goods"
Review and Summary
HazChem Seminar 2012 - Speaker Biographies
Ali Karim has over 25 years experience of dealing with chemicals and gas in a production and road transport environment.
Working at a senior management level in the UK and overseas with Interoute Transport Services, Linde Gas UK Ltd, United Transport, Inspectorate International [Saudi Arabia] and Transport Development Group [TDG].
Email: ali@hazmail.co.uk
John Ford joined Cleveland County Council in 1990, and transferred to the Environment Agency when it was formed in 1996.
Most of that time John has spent investigating environmental offences; from fly tipping through to complex investigations involving the illegal movement and storage of hazardous waste.
John's work has also included undertaking investigations involving the illegal export of hazardous waste, which included working with HMRC at ports.
Graham Dennis joined Cleveland Police after a 30 year career in Cleveland Fire Brigade, where he was a Group Manager and head of the Resilience and Emergency Planning Department.
Currently employed by Cleveland Police as a Hazmat Specialist. Part of this role entails the preparation and delivery of individual/joint agency training and presentations to improve knowledge on roles, responsibilities and procedures following a major incident. Graham is responsible for accredited training on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (HAZMAT), whilst maintaining knowledge of Force HAZMAT capability, providing support and guidance to tthe Roads Policing Unit as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.
