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13 June
Environment Day
BAMA OFFICES - STEVENAGE
The BAMA Environment day is a new approach to issues management for the Association. Key to this approach is an Environmental Issues Seminar covering the three current 'hot' topics affecting the aerosol industry followed by a meeting of the Committee to agree the BAMA strategy for the next twelve months on these and other Environmental issues.
Who should attend?
The seminar and Committee meeting are open to all BAMA members so please come along and join the debate
Price:
Members rate FREE - Please register your attendance below.
27 June
The Safe Handling of Aerosol Propellants
DH INDUSTRIES, LAINDON - ESSEX
The thing that distinguishes aerosol filling from that of other packaged goods is the use of propellants. The aerosol industry has an excellent safety record and key to this has been the safe handling of these propellants. This course aims to provide delegates with a knowledge of the issues surrounding propellant handling and provide practical examples of how this applies to an aerosol filling line.
Who should attend?
The course is designed for operations and maintenance staff from aerosol filling plants, their line managers, or anyone who needs to have a practical knowledge of the safe handling of aerosol propellants in the plant.
Price:
£ 85 +VAT for BAMA Members
£155 +VAT for Non-Members
Please note that any cancellations received 3 weeks before the event may still be charged at the full rate.
16 July
Warehousing of Aerosols
BAMA OFFICES - STEVENAGE
This one day course will provide expert guidance on how to assess and minimise the risks of storing filled aerosols and what is required in order to comply with legislation including COMAH and DSEAR
Who should attend?
This course is designed for anyone involved in storing filled aerosols throughout the supply chain, including third party warehousing and retail regional distribution centres
Price:
£180 +VAT for BAMA Members
£385 +VAT for Non-Members
Please note that any cancellations received 3 weeks before the event may still be charged at the full rate.
17th &18th October
BAMA Autumn Forum, AGM & Awards Dinner
HYATT REGENCY, BIRMINGHAM
The two day Forum enables you to catch up with industry colleagues, get up to speed with the latest issues and learn about innovations all in one place, so represents excellent use of your time.
Who should attend?
The fifth BAMA Awards dinner will take place on the Thursday evening. Non members may not attend the seminars, however Members are encouraged to bring as many guests as they wish to dinner.
Price:
For members only - £175+VAT
Please note that any cancellations received 3 weeks before the event may still be charged at the full rate.
19 November
Classification and Labelling of Aerosols
BAMA OFFICES - STEVENAGE
The one day course for members only is based on the Classification and Labelling module in the BAMA Standard, issue 4. It will train regulatory specialists in how to deal with the classification, safety assessments, notification and labelling requirements of the Aerosol Despensers Directive, REACH and CLP as well as provide information on weights and measures, voluntary warnings and the valuable oppourtunity to ask all those questions about what labels are required on an aerosol can and what information is needed to support them.
Who should attend?
Anyone responsible for classification and labelling of aerosols or for advising customers
Price:
Members rate £285+VAT
Please note that any cancellations received 3 weeks before the event may still be charged at the full rate.
05 & 06 November (2 day course)
Aerosol Technology Course
THE STRATFORD HOTEL - STRATFORD UPON AVON
This intensive 2 day course is designed to provide a good understanding of how an aerosol works, how it is made, what affects the performance of an aerosol product as well as the environmental and regulatory considerations that need to be taken into account.
The Course Content
The following topics will be covered:
What is an aerosol and how does it work?
Tinplate aerosol cans
Aluminium aerosol cans
Glass & plastic containers
Aerosol valves
Aerosol filling
Propellants
Formulation
Regulations and Environmental issues
Who should attend?
The course is designed for anyone new to the industry or wishing to update their knowledge of the aerosol. It is targeted at supervisor level/laboratory staff and above. The course is also well suited to those experienced in one area of the industry but wishing to enhance their knowledge of other areas.
Price:
£605 +VAT for BAMA Members
£745 +VAT for Non-Members
Please note that delegates needing accommodation will need to book directly with the hotel.
Please note that any cancellations received 3 weeks before the event may still be charged at the full rate.
Half Day Induction Programme for New Employees
Members: Free
Non-Members: £10.00
This provides a framework for a half day induction training package for employees new to working in an aerosol manufacturing environment. It includes a programme of areas that should be covered and some support material for aerosol specific subjects. This induction programme is designed to be added to and amended by you, and is available on CD as Microsoft Word documents.
