New Zealand Chemical Industry council Responsible Care® Contributor of the Year

Labour Minister Hon. Kate Wilkinson recently presented several Responsible Care® awards at the New Zealand Chemical Industry Council (NZCIC) annual general meeting. The awards recognise people who have contributed directly or indirectly to the NZCIC's achievements.

Richard Bean wins Responsible Care® Contributor of the Year award.

Having initially translated the United Nations Model Regulations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land into a Code of Practice, the Council subsequently initiated the conversion of this transport operator's 'bible' into a New Zealand Standard.

This demanding task, together with ongoing interpretation of the Dangerous Goods Transport requirements conflicting with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Regulations would not have been possible without the professionalism and willing assistance of Richard Bean, a Senior Engineer with the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Richard's expertise and commitment are of great benefit to NZCIC members.

Summarised from an article in the New Zealand Chemical Industry Council Newsbrief, Issue 65, August 2009.

Note: Richard Bean also won a Standards New Zealand 2008 Meritorious Service Award. Read the full Meritorious Service Awards media release on our website. (http://www.standards.co.nz/news/Media+releases/Standards+Meritorious+Service+Award+winners+announced.htm)

STANDARD IN DEVELOPMENT

Transportation of dangerous goods

Committee: P5433 A1
Project Manager: Bruce Taylor
Estimated Publication Date: May 2010
Comments: Work is underway to update NZS 5433:2007 with the latest changes published by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNRTDG). A committee of technical experts has been established to oversee and advise on the necessary changes. The first meeting of the committee took place on 29 and 30 July 2009. An amended draft is expected to be released for public comment in September 2009.