About the Webinar
This webinar will provide an overview of the OCS Rail Manual, a resource developed to help railroads and related companies manage plastic resin effectively and prevent resin loss to the environment. Participants will learn about the importance of plastic resin stewardship, understand the core objectives of the OCS Rail program, and learn practical steps for implementing the manual's guidelines in rail operations. The webinar will also cover key aspects such as site inspections, employee training, equipment and systems for containment, and procedures for handling spills.
This webinar is free to all OCS member in the U.S. and available to non-members for $15.
Interested in becoming a member? Reach out to us at info@opcleansweep.org.
Speakers
Eligibility Criteria
Will Planter
Consultant
Operation Clean Sweep
Brendan Keener
Vice President - Commercial Development & Government Affairs, Midwest & Bluegrass Rail
Brendan Keener
Vice President - Commercial Development & Government Affairs
Midwest & Bluegrass Rail
Brendan Keener is the Vice President of Commercial Development at Midwest & Bluegrass Rail. Brendan has been involved with the rail industry for over a decade. He started off working as a train conductor and engineer before transitioning to various roles in operations, government relations, and marketing. Brendan covers a territory spanning Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, and resides in Central Ohio with his wife and daughter.
Will Planter
OCS Consultant
Will Planter is a seasoned technical consultant with over 20 years of expertise in transportation, logistics, and rail network implementations, recognized for strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. His key areas of expertise include rail logistics & systems integration, plastic resin management, stakeholder education, and OCS. Will Planter is widely recognized for his leadership in environmental responsibility and operational efficiency.
Please review the eligibility criteria to complete OCS Logistics Verifier Training below and ensure that you meet either option one or two for both Professional Experience and Knowledge of Management Systems.
Professional Experience
Option 1: Successful attainment of the rank "Provisional Auditor" or "Lead Auditor" in ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001, and/or RCMS®/RC14001®, as well as a minimum of one year of employment or as a contractor with an ASP.
Option 2: A proven track record as an independent consultant in environmental, health, and safety management systems within the manufacturing, chemical, or plastics industries with at least four years of experience.
Knowledge of Management Systems
Option 1: Successful completion of a training course on conformance auditing of management systems for ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001, and/or RCMS®/RC14001®.
Option 2: Certification by Exemplar Global for ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO45001, and/or Responsible Care®.
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OCS Blue Verifier Status
This is a shortened, supplemental training to the full OCS Blue Verifier training intended for individuals who have previously completed an OCS Blue Verifier training. Upon completion of this training, only active OCS Blue Verifiers will be awarded an OCS Logistics Verifier certificate.
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify the key goals and objectives of the OCS Rail program.
Describe the procedures for conducting site inspections and identify potential areas of plastic resin loss in rail operations.
Explain the essential elements of an OCS training program and the importance of employee awareness in preventing resin loss.
Describe the available equipment and systems for the prevention, containment, cleanup, and disposal of plastic resin spills in rail operations.
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Allison Chertack
Associate Director, Plastics Life Cycle and Sustainability
American Chemistry Council
Allison Chertack
Associate Director, Plastics Life Cycle and Sustainability
Allison Chertack is an Associate Director of Plastics Life Cycle and Sustainability within the American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division with 6+ years of experience in plastics sustainability. She is responsible for positioning the benefits of plastics through life cycle assessments and data analyses to support the division’s advocacy efforts. Allison also leads ACC’s work on Operation Clean Sweep (OCS), an industry led plastic resin stewardship program that aims to keep plastic resin out of the environment. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a Master of Science in Sustainability Systems.
Introduction to the OCS Rail Manual:
A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Plastic Resin Loss
OCS Rail Manual
Thursday, May 15 from 1:00-2:00 PM ET