Proactive Regulatory Insight for Hazardous Materials & Risk Leaders

Hazardous materials safety is no longer a back-office compliance function—it is a leadership responsibility.

The 2026 HazMat Safety Consulting Leadership Webinar Series is a monthly, expert-led program designed for professionals responsible for regulatory strategy, enterprise risk management, and operational readiness across hazardous materials, dangerous goods, and lithium-ion battery supply chains.

Hosted live on LinkedIn, this series equips leaders with the regulatory foresight, risk intelligence, and practical guidance needed to move from reactive compliance to proactive risk management.

 

Who should attend

This series is built for professionals who influence compliance, safety, and risk decisions across complex organizations, including:

  • Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Leaders
  • EHS, Safety, and Risk Management Executives
  • Logistics, Transportation & Supply Chain Professionals
  • Lithium-Ion Battery & Energy Storage Stakeholders
  • Data Center Operators & Infrastructure Leaders
  • Engineering, Testing, Training & Executive Leadership Teams

Whether you oversee policy interpretation, operational execution, or enterprise-wide risk governance, these sessions provide actionable insight grounded in real-world regulatory experience.

 

What Sets This Series Apart

Led by former U.S. DOT PHMSA regulators and senior hazardous materials experts, each session blends policy insight with practical application—bridging the gap between regulation and execution.

Participants will gain:

  • Regulatory foresight into emerging U.S. and international requirements
  • Risk-based decision frameworks for leadership and governance
  • Practical strategies for compliance planning and incident reduction
  • Real-world lessons learned from enforcement actions and investigations
  • Executive-level perspective on hazardous materials leadership

This is not regulatory theory—it’s applied intelligence for organizations where failure is not an option.

Format & Schedule

  • Frequency: Monthly (Second Tuesday of Each Month)
  • Format: Live, interactive webinars on LinkedIn Live
  • Audience: Compliance, safety, risk, and executive leaders
  • Access: Free registration with live Q&A

Risk Reduction and Root Cause Analysis: Lessons Learned from Real Incidents

April 14, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:00pm CT

Learn from others’ mistakes before they become yours.

This webinar explores systematic approaches to incident investigation, root cause identification, and implementing lessons learned to prevent recurrence. Drawing on case studies from major hazardous materials incidents, the discussion demonstrates how disciplined analysis, regulatory insight, and structured investigative practices can strengthen safety programs and help prevent future catastrophes.

The session features Paul Stancil, former Senior Hazardous Materials Accident Investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and former Chief Investigator for Maryland’s Environmental Crimes Unit; Bob Richard, former Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s PHMSA; and Duane Pfund, former Director of the PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Programs and Acting Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.

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Upcoming webinar topics

The 2026 series addresses both immediate compliance challenges and long-term industry shifts. Planned topics include:

Pyrotechnics and Fireworks Safety: Regulatory Compliance and Dangerous Goods Expertise, May 12, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm CT

Developed in partnership with American Pyrotechnics Association University (APAU), this webinar provides fireworks industry professionals with practical guidance on navigating the complex regulatory landscape governing pyrotechnic materials. From manufacturing and storage to transportation and event deployment, strict dangerous goods regulations apply at every stage—and understanding them is essential for safe, compliant operations. In this session, participants will gain a clear understanding of the regulatory framework that governs fireworks and pyrotechnics, along with practical strategies for maintaining compliance while supporting operational efficiency. The discussion will explore key requirements for classification, packaging, marking and labeling, documentation, and transport of pyrotechnic articles under U.S. hazardous materials regulations.

Drawing on extensive regulatory and industry experience, the presenters will also highlight common compliance pitfalls, lessons learned from real-world incidents, and best practices that help organizations reduce risk while ensuring their shows go off without a hitch.
Whether you are involved in manufacturing, distribution, event operations, or regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights to help fireworks professionals manage dangerous goods safely and confidently.

Presenters:

  • Ryan Paquet, President, HazMat Safety Consulting; former Director, Approvals and Permits Division, U.S. DOT PHMSA
  • Katherine Bain, Director of Instructional Learning, American Pyrotechnics Association University (APAU)

 Who Should Attend:
Fireworks manufacturers, distributors, display operators, safety professionals, compliance managers, logistics providers, and anyone responsible for handling or transporting pyrotechnic materials.

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Technology Innovation: Avoiding Regulatory Pitfalls in Product Development, June 9, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm CT

Don’t let regulatory compliance slow your innovation—build it in from day one.

Learn how to integrate regulatory thinking into product development from the earliest concept stage. Drawing on PHMSA’s initiatives to promote innovative technologies, this session explores how proactive regulatory planning can accelerate market entry, prevent costly redesigns, and support the safe deployment of emerging technologies. Case examples include mobile hydrogen fueling stations and other advancing energy and transportation solutions.

 

The session features HazMat Safety Consulting’s Barbara Lantry-Miller, a senior consultant with more than 30 years of experience in environmental health, safety, and dangerous goods programs, and Mike Pagel, formerly with PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Information Center (HMIC).

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The Economics of Safety: Cost Avoidance through Compliance, July 14, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm CT

Turn compliance from cost center to business advantage and competitive differentiator.

Demonstrates how strategic compliance investment drives long-term cost avoidance, financial resilience, and competitive positioning. Supported by industry benchmarks, real-world cost modeling, and ROI analysis showing the true financial impact of incidents avoided.

Incident Command 2.0: Lessons from the Field, August 11, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm CT

Real-world command, real-time learning.

This webinar analyzes post-incident reports and command strategies from significant Dangerous Goods emergencies, translating real-world events into actionable leadership lessons and improved crisis communication practices. Participants will gain insight into how incident command decisions, regulatory coordination, and operational response strategies influence outcomes during complex hazardous materials incidents.

 

The session features Ryan Paquet, former Director of the Office of Hazardous Materials Approvals and Permits at PHMSA and a recognized authority on hazardous materials regulations and incident response, and Michael Roldan, former Chief of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hazardous Materials Division and former Regional Director – Americas for Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL), with extensive experience in chemical transport safety policy and emergency response leadership.

Global Dangerous Goods: Adapting to International Cargo Standards, September 8, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm CT

One shipment, many rules.

Details evolving global cargo requirements under IMDG, IATA, and ADR frameworks, providing tools for cross-border compliance and operational alignment.

Transportation Security and Chemical Data Protection, October 13, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm CT

Focus on routing, security considerations for hazardous materials transport

Address security routing requirements, tunnel regulations, and risk analysis for transporting sensitive materials through communities

What to Do if USDOT Knocks on Your Door, November 10, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm CT

Be prepared before the knock—protect your operations and reputation

Gain practical guidance on navigating DOT inspections and PHMSA compliance reviews. This session explains what inspectors typically look for, how to prepare your team, the documentation that must be readily available, and best practices for managing regulatory visits. The discussion covers both routine inspections and triggered investigations, helping organizations strengthen compliance readiness and respond confidently during regulatory reviews.

 

The session features Bob Richard, former Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety at PHMSA, and Peg Carson, a veteran hazardous materials investigator who served at USDOT’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

The Future of Hazardous Materials Safety Leadership, December 8, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm CT

Leading the next era of compliance culture

Wrap up the year with a roundtable featuring PHMSA leadership discussing the future of hazardous materials safety. Synthesizes key themes from 2026 webinar series and explores emerging regulatory priorities, industry leadership challenges, and strategic compliance approaches for the coming year.

Each session is designed to support leadership-level understanding while delivering practical takeaways teams can apply immediately.