The Freight Transport Association's biennial Fuel Tanker Seminar will be held on 30 September at the Park Royal Hotel, Warrington. The event takes place every two years and coincides with the regular changes to UK dangerous goods legislation linked to ADR.
This year's issues are significant for fleet managers, vehicle engineers and those responsible for specifying road fuel tanker design.
Key sessions include:
ADR changes in 2009 affecting fuel tanker operators
European Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Extending lease periods for fuel tankers
Health and safety
Incident management
ADR enforcement
VOSA roadside targeting
Independent tank inspections
The event will be chaired by Alan Osborne, FTA's Director of Audit Services. Registration for FTA, Federation of Petroleum Suppliers and Energy Institute members costs £309 plus VAT for the first delegate and £260 plus VAT for subsequent delegates. For non-members registration is £370 plus VAT for the first delegate and £330 plus VAT for subsequent delegates.
Applications should be made to the FTA Member Service Centre on 08717 11 22 22.