Begin your compliance strategy now! Understand the new regulations on silica sand and respirable silica dust in the foundries and learn how to comply with the new regulations.
Silica Standard Compliance SeminarWhile AFS is pursuing a legal challenge to the new silica rules, foundries must also begin actively planning their compliance strategy to be ready for the rules when they take effect in June of 2018. This seminar will provide all the details on the new law, measurement requirements, sampling methodology, regulated areas, medical surveillance, respirators, ventilation controls, new equipment and how to develop a written compliance control program.
Lodging: Hilton Arlington 2401 East Lamar Boulevard Arlington, Texas, 76006-7503
TEL: +1-817-640-3322 FAX: +1-817-633-1430
Room Rate: $130.00 (single/double)
Check-In – 3:00 p.m. / Check-Out – 12:00 p.m.
To make reservations please call 817-640-3322. Please identify yourself as a member of the American Foundry Society, and that you are attending the Silica Seminar, January 9-10, 2017. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
The cutoff date is Tuesday, December 20, 2016 for the negotiated room rate. The Hilton will continue to accept reservations after that date at the prevailing room rate, subject to availability. Cancellations must be received within 24 hours of the guest’s check-in date; otherwise guests will be charged one night’s room fee plus any applicable taxes.
TRAVEL: From the AirportDallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport)
DIRECTIONSExit DFW Int'l Airport South to Hwy 183 West, follow signs to Hwy 360 South. Take Lamar/Ave. H exit off Hwy 360 and turn right (West). Hilton is on right (North) side of Lamar Blvd.
Distance from Hotel: 10 mi.
Drive Time: 15 min.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT:
| Type | Typical Minimum Charge |
|---|
| Courtesy Bus | Complimentary Hotel Van |
| Limousine | 45.00 USD |
| Super Shuttle | 25.00 USD |
| Taxi | 35.00 USD |