2019 CHEMTREC International Hazmat Summit Program Announced

2019 CHEMTREC International Hazmat Summit Program Announced

WASHINGTON (July 31, 2019) - CHEMTREC^®, a service of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), announced its first hazmat summit, will take place in Houston, TX from October 29 – 31, 2019, at the Westin Houston Memorial City.

The three-day CHEMTREC International Hazmat Summit will be the premier destination to discuss the key topics of today and the trends of tomorrow. The 2019 program includes sessions about complying with regulatory training requirements, lifecycle of a spill, improving carrier relationships, powering the future with lithium batteries, as well as regional and regulatory updates.

In addition to the technical program; The Summit will be featuring a keynote discussion from Astronaut Mike Mullane. Mr. Mullane will deliver a powerful message on the individual’s role in keeping themselves and their teams’ safe in hazardous environments. We also look forward to a demonstration by the Harris County Hazmat Team.

“The CHEMTREC International Hazmat Summit provides the preeminent forum for those involved in the safe transportation, handling, and use of hazardous materials, including shippers, carriers, and emergency and spill clean-up responders,” said Chief Executive of CHEMTREC John Modine. “We are looking forward to providing an invaluable opportunity to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues and provide networking opportunities.”

CHEMTREC is the world’s first leading source of information and emergency incident support for shippers of hazardous materials and dangerous goods. CHEMTREC is linked to the largest network of chemical and hazardous material experts in the world, including chemical and response specialists, public emergency services and private contractors.

Please visit CHEMTREC’s website to learn more about the program. You can also stay up to date with the latest news by following CHEMTREC on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.You may also join the conversation by using the hashtag #CHEMTRECSummit.

Original news release posted by American Chemistry Council.