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Conference on the Transportation of Infectious Substances 2005
 
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Transport Canada would like to invite you to attend a Conference on the Transportation of Infectious Substances 2005

  • What are the risks associated with the transportation of infectious substances?
  • Starting 2005, what regulatory changes are in store for those who transport infectious substances to, from and within Canada?
  • What are the current infectious substance packaging requirements and how will they be affected by the new regulations?
  • How will the air transport of infectious substances between the United States and Canada be affected?

Internationally recognized experts will answer these questions during a one day conference to be hosted by Transport Canada.

Guest Speakers will be:

Maureen Best, Director, Office of Laboratory Security, Health Canada

  • World Health Organization Guidance Material

Linda Hume-Sastre, Director, Legislation and Regulations, Transport Canada

  • Overview of current Canadian Laws governing the transport of Infectious Substances
  • Infectious Substance Requirements - UN Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations, 13 edition

Judith Code, Chief, Dangerous Goods Standards, Transport Canada

  • Infectious Substance Requirements 2005/2006 – International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions

Stephane Garneau, Means of Containment Specialist, Transport Canada

  • Infectious Substance Packaging – Category A and Category B

Dr. Bob Richard, International Standards Coordinator, U.S. DOT

  • Infectious Substance Requirements - Code of Federal Regulations 49

WHERE: The Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario

WHEN: March 30, 2004

TIME: 09:00 to 16:00 hours

Those interested in attending please advise:

Roger Lessard
(613) 991-3988
lessaro@tc.gc.ca


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