- PFAS and foams workshop
Presented by Dr Emma Pemberton, Principal Environmental Chemist and Ecotoxicologist, NCEC, and Andrew Barnes, Incident Management Specialist, Environment Agency
- Chemical protective ensembles – are they good enough?
Presented by Ms Ashleigh Davidson, Ansell, and Dr Hazem Matar, Associate Professor, University of Hertfordshire
- No plan survives the first assault
Presented by Jason Dearsley, Police Sergeant, Commercial Vehicle Unit, Essex Police
- Organophosphorus Nerve Agent (OPNA) decontamination workshop
Presented by Jon Hall, QFSM, and Chris Singer, the Resilience Advisors Network (RAN)
- Hazmat scenario workshop
Presented by Josh Allaway, Hazmat Academy Trainer, NCEC
- Lithium-ion batteries and vapour cloud explosions
Presented by Professor Paul Christensen, Newcastle University
- Wildland urban interface fires – what do we know?
Presented by Anna Stec, Professor in Fire Chemistry and Toxicity, University of Central Lancashire professionals.
Hazmat 2023 is a two-day conference that draws on the knowledge and experience of a broad range of multi-agency hazmat professionals and industry leaders, including NCEC’s emergency responders and chemical experts. Our entire draft agenda will soon be available to view on our website!

Date: 24-25th May 2023
Venue: Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon
Registration ends 8th May so be sure to visit www.hazmatevent.co.uk and secure your place now. For any other information, please email us at hazmat@ricardo.com
Here is what previous delegates have had to say:
‘Very current and relevant topics which were informative and generally well presented. Well run by NCEC staff and great networking.’ – Ken Bickell, D&C Police, Hazmat 2022

‘Excellent 2 days updating us on the latest equipment and techniques as well as a great opportunity to network and share learning.‘ – Jon Laight, Hereford & Worcestershire FRS, Hazmat 2019
We hope to see you there!
For more information, visit www.the-ncec.com
About the Author

NCEC, Ricardo
NCEC are the chemical experts at Ricardo and include chemical risk and regulatory experts who provide support to help reduce the impact that chemical incidents have on people and the environment.
We provide telephone emergency response services, hazardous material training and access to Chemdata – a multilingual, interactive chemical hazard database – to emergency services, governments and organisations across the globe.
For more information, visit www.the-ncec.com
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