2008 International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) Regional Training Workshop
May 29, 2008
Oak Brook, IL
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This one day intensive compliance training will provide industry and all other participants with the most current information on CPSC product recalls, practices and procedures, engineering, and human factors considerations in the safe design of consumer products, reporting obligations under Section 15 and steps to take to be prepared in the event you face a recall situation. Also, hear about the latest Consumer Product Safety legislative proposals and CPSC interaction with foreign governments that will affect you.

Dr. Jason Hertzberg, Principal Engineer, Mechanics and Material practice, is an Invited Speaker for the panel entitled "Safe Design/Manufacturing of Products."

Liquified Natural Gas Maritime Transportation Practices and Developments
June 4, 2008
Quebec City, Canada
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The growth in the number of proposed Liquefied Natural Gas facilities in Canada will bring much needed gas to the region, but it has also raised concerns from interested stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry and the public. The Institut maritime du Quebec and Exponent are organizing a one-day technical conference in Quebec City to present the latest information on the practices and the developments in the maritime transportation of LNG. The conference will address issues such as: the economic climate of LNG, safety and security practices, as well as recent technological developments.

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