OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response rule at 29 CFR 1910.120 regulates cleanup sites, TSDs, and emergency responders. Sections 1910.120 (e) and (p) require workers engaged in hazardous waste operations and workers at TSDs to receive at least eight hours of refresher training annually. Emergency responders must receive annual training of sufficient duration and content to maintain their competencies. This eight-hour webcast...

The Federal government invests $70 billion per year in information technology. This might seem like a sizeable amount to go around; however, government agencies are constantly challenged to do more with less, and they are learning ways to be nimble and deliver additional services with fewer resources. The Administration’s Open Government Directive signaled the reemergence of IT innovation and the Web as a platform for collaboration and c...

Next-Generation Campus Networks: Secure Wireless, Efficient Backbone Networks & Simpler Management Featured Speaker Aaron Goldberg - VP, Market Experts Group - Ziff Davis Enterprise LJ Miller - Networking Solutions Manager, BVS The Campus today is undergoing substantial change and a plethora of new demands on the network that supports the interaction that really drives learning. Two of the most important aspects of this change are focused...

Featuring the WfMC's Executive Director Nathaniel Palmer, plus a mix of government executives and industry experts who will discuss proven strategies learned from commercial best practices, and how business process management can help transform agency processes and operational performance. Please join us for this Catalyst for Change breakfast seminar.

NCMA's 29th annual Government Contract Management Conference is going to be bigger and better than ever before! The conference continues to grow because it provides the greatest level of opportunity of any event for those in government contracting, procurement, and acquisition. Attend alongside 800 other contract management professionals from across the nation to learn about and discuss today's hottest government contracting topics. GCMC 2010...

How is Ecobuild different than other events? So many specialized areas of knowledge are needed to create a better built world - one that is safe, healthy, and environmentally responsive. At Ecobuild, you’ll discover strategies to reduce environmental and energy impacts…throughout every phase of the facility lifecycle. You’ll also learn to improve workflow and communications by leveraging the latest technology. Get integrated...

This five-hour course will prepare you to ship dangerous goods by air in accordance with the International Air Transport Association's Dangerous Goods Regulations. Topics include how to determine which materials are regulated, how to package dangerous goods for air transportation, special requirements for consumer commodities, and marking and labeling requirements. You will also learn how to use the international regulations within the guideli...

Government agencies own a mountain of information. But, can they find what they need when they need it? The stakes are high – government productivity and service efficiency are on the line. MeriTalk surveyed 300 Federal employees to investigate if and how they find the documents they need, and the role that online file search plays in their workday. The report looks at Feds' ability to easily – or not so easily – locate and a...

2nd annual Houston All-Hazards, All-Stakeholders Summit Join your regional peers for a complimentary summit designed to facilitate best practices and solutions for disaster preparedness and response in crisis – natural catastrophes, terrorism, attacks on strategic sites and other emergencies – specific to the Houston region. Topics Include: Innovative solutions and technology for improving community preparedness Best practices on c...

Best Practices from North Carolina and BeyondIn these tight budget times, its more critical than ever that government collect every dollar of tax due. We also need to be more cost-effective and streamline our operations as much as possible. By investigating a case study from the State of North Carolina, we have found the formula to do just that.The typical tax authority deals with tens of thousands of tax cases per year, resulting in an enormo...