Gail Kulisch on the 2012 National Conference of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials
Held throughout five days in September, the 2012 National Conference of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials brought speakers and guests from across the world to Anchorage, Alaska. During the symposium's 25th anniversary, it welcomed environmental, health, and safety and securities professionals, as well as individuals in the hazardous materials and waste management sectors. Attendees received the opportunity to witness the majestic beauty of Alaska while networking with colleagues, learning about the latest developments in the field, and participating in emergency response scenarios.
Sponsored by the Alliance of Hazardous Materials, the event featured speakers covering a variety of topics. On the first day, attendants participated in classes on hazardous materials management, Certified Safety Professional examination preparation, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Subsequent courses included Hot Topics in Safety and Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Material Victim Decontamination, and various technical refreshers and committee meetings. Moreover, representatives from the United States Department of Transportation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency appeared on panels. About the Author:
The owner and Managing Principal of BTG Ventures LLC, Gail Kulisch provides guidance in disaster and environmental response operations. In 2012, Kulisch gave a presentation titled “Bringing Order to Chaos-Harnessing and Distributing Information at All Levels of Large-Scale Response” at the National Conference of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Conference.