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With so many choices available for safety and compliance training, there is a good reason more than 500 independent welding and gases distributor employees have selected the GAWDA Consultants Forum as their source for compliance training, and that reason is the knowledge and experience of the GAWDA consultants. No other compliance resource can match the value of the GAWDA Consultants Forum.

If you have never attended one of these sessions, or have not attended one in the last few years, this is your chance to catch up on the latest and changing compliance requirements. Join the other GAWDA members who get their compliance training from some of the leading experts in the industry today.

Course Overview
This 4-day program will provide an understanding of the basic regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to welding and gases distributors and highlights new and recently changed regulatory requirements.

The course will cover a broad range of regulatory requirements including:

• OSHA and Safety Management, with a special focus on setting up and managing an energy control and Lock Out / Tag Out program
• DOT and Homeland Security regulations, with a special focus on the new Homeland Security regulations
• Medical Gas and FDA compliance, with a preview of the new USP / NF requirements and updated medical gas monographs that will be
  introduced in 2008.

The fourth day this year will be a professional development session for compliance professionals and business managers, and will focus on how to develop an internal compliance audits. The format of all four days is classroom training with ample time for questions from attendees..

Who Should Attend
This course is for individuals with safety and compliance responsibilities. This would include first line supervisors who direct the workforce, as well as safety and compliance coordinators or other individuals with DOT, EPA, FDA or OSHA responsibilities. Safety and compliance managers who have not been to training
recently will also want to attend, to learn about recent changes in regulations and compliance requirements.

Program Registration Fee: $275.00 Per Attendee

Attend all four training days for a package price of
$850 per attendee.

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Course Agenda

Day 1 – OSHA & Safety Management
April 1 - 8:00 – 5:00

A review of the OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements applicable to independent welding and gases distributors, including:

• Hazard Communication
• Emergency Action Plans
• Forklift safety
• Personal Protective equipment

During this session we will also focus on how to set up and manage a lock out / tag out program at an independent distributor, which is one of the top OSHA citations. There will also Be a Discussion of Changed Requirements & Enforcement Trends related to safety and OSHA compliance.

Day 2 – DOT & Homeland Security
April 2 - 8:00 – 5:00

A review of the regulatory requirements for shipping of gases and new security requirements for hazardous goods.

• Driver training & Qualification Files
• Hours of Service
• Drug & Alcohol testing
• New Homeland Security requirements

Half of this session will focus on the new homeland security regulations, the impact on the gases industry, and the steps independent distributors have to take to achieve compliance.

Day 3 – Conducting Internal Compliance Audits
April 3 - 8:00 – 5:00

An introduction to setting up and managing a successful internal audit
program, including:

• Audit Strategies
• Record Reviews & Sampling Techniques
• Conducting task observations
• Audit scoring

Attendees will receive materials that will facilitate development of your own
audit tool kit.

Day 4 – Medical Gases
April 4 - 8:00 – 3:30

A review of the processes involved in the
filling, holding, and distribution of medical gases in compliance with FDA requirements.

• 21 CFR review & cGMP update training
• QC Unit Responsibilities
• Handling of complaints and adverse event reporting
• Recent enforcement trends
• There will be a discussion of the current status of the new USP / NF requirements,
  the changing medical gas monographs, and what firms will need to do to comply.
  

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Attendees should register early to ensure an available slot.

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Attendees should register early to ensure an available slot.

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On-Line

Course Location
Airport Holiday Inn Select
2501 South
High School Rd.
Indianapolis, In 46241
317- 244-6861

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Space is Limited
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Substitutions accepted up to day of the class. No refunds after 2 weeks prior to the course.

NOTE:
Registration is on
a first come, first served basis. Substitutions accepted up to day of the class.

We are unable to provide refunds for cancellations
2 weeks prior to
the course
(After March 17).

Food and Lodging
A lunch will be served all four days, along with morning and afternoon beverages.

Breakfast and evening meals are your own responsibility. Attendees requiring overnight lodging should make their own arrangements by contacting the local hotel of their choice directly.

The hotel operates a free shuttle from the airport.

B&R Compliance Associates has negotiated a special rate with the hotel for this event. Make sure you mention you are part of the B&R group when registering.

No refunds after 2 weeks prior to the course.