Workshops and Seminars

DGSA 2 – Day Refresher September 2026

1 September 2026

Crewe / Online

The five-year gap between DGSA requalification’s and the fact that most people only use very specific provisions on a day-to-day basis often means that candidates are less prepared than they would like.   To aid those considering requalification, the Chemical Business Association has designed a two-day workshop to update and refresh all aspects of the ADR chapters and provide specific exam guidance and question practice.   The exam is an ‘open book’ format and so all the information necessary is at the candidate’s fingertips. However, candidates also need to understand ‘how to apply the knowledge’, ‘what the markers will be looking for’ and ‘how to reference the answers’

REACH Refresher and Update

16 September 2026

This seminar will provide a basic level of information to help refresh knowledge and provide a snapshot of where we are or to provide ‘new’ knowledge to those entering REACH for the first time. It is aimed at all levels within a company as REACH is not just restricted to technical departments within organisations.

CDOIF Environmental Tolerability Workshop

22 September 2026

Crewe

Do you know what is involved in an Environmental Risk Assessment? Are you aware of what good looks like? This workshop, facilitated by RAS Ltd, who will give an overview of what is needed to meet the recognized good practice of environmental risk assessment using the Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum (CDOIF) guidelines. The workshop will give a working insight into undertaking an environmental risk assessment, showing you both what should be included, but also why. There will be case studies to work-through, giving practical application. Hints and tips will be provided, including common pitfalls to avoid. A ‘surgery’ session is included to discuss current challenges you may be facing.

CDG General Awareness October 2026

8 October 2026

Crewe / Online

Did you know that organisations involved in the carriage of Dangerous Goods, have a duty to train all personnel in the general provisions of the regulations, and this popular workshop is updated every year to reflect any changes to these regulations The workshop will ‘run through’ the Carriage of Dangerous Goods ( from first principles and previous delegates have told us that whilst the day is packed full of useful information, the style of presentation made it very easy to understand and therefore extremely useful

Chemical Warehousing October 2026

15 October 2026

Online / Crewe

This course is designed to provide a basic insight into specific legislation that is applicable to the storage of chemicals. The workshop is suitable for all levels of personnel requiring a practical knowledge of chemical handling - including regulatory compliance specialist.

Understanding NATECH & Climate Change Workshop

20 October 2026

Crewe

There is increased attention on Natural Hazards Triggering Technological Accidents (NaTech) and Climate Change adaptation – do you know what it means for you? Are you aware of current expectations of the regulating authorities? This workshop, facilitated by RAS Ltd, with input from Environment Agency specialists, will give an overview of what is needed to meet the NEW Adapting to climate change guidance from the Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum (CDOIF). The workshop will give a working insight into undertaking an NaTech and Climate Change risk assessment, showing you both what should be included, but also why. There will be case studies to work through, giving practical application.

Emergency Response: On Site Workshop

22 October 2026

Crewe

This tried and tested CBA workshop is designed to provide an insight into the planning and response process for an on-site incident and includes a simulated emergency. The workshop is suitable for all levels of personnel requiring a practical knowledge of emergency response.

Carbon Accounting Standards and Application

27 October 2026

Online

Attendees will learn how the five-day course helps participants build practical confidence across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, product carbon footprinting, project-level carbon accounting, reporting, assurance and credible communication. The course is aligned with ISEP Associate-level competencies and covers key frameworks including the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, ISO 14067 and PAS 2080. Participants can gain a place on the Carbon Accounting Professional register at the Technical Associate level.