Hazardous Materials Management:
The Expert Seminars
Working Together for Your Safety:
Our Program
Safety and compliance are the foundation of every modern business. At ARBEITSSCHUTZ AKTUELL 2026, we’ll be presenting exclusive seminars and presentations as part of a strong partnership between asecos and DENIOS. Gain practical insights into how to minimize risks and take your workplace safety to the next level.
Trade Show Special
Hazardous Materials Day
Date: October 20, 2026 | Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Duration: 6 hours | Location: Seminar Room; Hall 1, 1st Floor
Contents of the Live Seminar
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AWKV & WHG IN PRACTICE:
Everything you need to know about permits, reporting requirements, facilities subject to inspection, state-of-the-art technology, and preparing for regulatory inspections.
Speaker: Tobias Dankert, ARU Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH -
Successfully Integrating Occupational Safety:
Key metrics, best practices from industry, simple measures with high benefits, documentation, and effectiveness checks.
Speaker: Dipl.-Ing. Jens-Christian Voss, Managing Director, Ing.-Büro Voss -
Safe Handling of Lithium-Ion Batteries:
Technical fundamentals, incidents, legal requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and concrete solutions.
Speaker: Marie Isabelle Grote (MA), DENIOS SE -
Q&A Session:
Following the presentations, all participants will have the opportunity to ask the speakers their own questions directly.
What It's All About
The seminar offers valuable practical knowledge from recognized experts and covers all key legal and technical aspects.
Important Information:
Registration for the presentations is required. Certificates of participation will be sent by email after the event.
Your Local Experts
Jens-Christian Voss, B.S. in Engineering, Marie Isabelle Grote, and Tobias Dankert
Look forward to top-notch expert speakers with real-world experience. With their extensive expertise in occupational safety, water protection (AwSV/WHG), and the safe handling of lithium-ion batteries, they will provide you with valuable know-how for your day-to-day operations and will be available to answer your specific questions.
Safe Storage of Hazardous Substances:
Essential Knowledge for Every Workplace
Date: October 21, 2026 | Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Duration: 2 hours | Location: Seminar Room; Hall 1, 1st Floor
Contents of the Live Seminar
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Basics:
Definition of hazardous substances and the "hazardous substances pathway" in the workplace -
Fire Safety:
In-depth insights into active and passive fire safety -
Storage Technology:
Comparison of Various Storage Options and State of the Art According to DIN EN 14470 -
Certification:
Information on GS certifications and quality standards -
Legal Framework:
Current Status of REACH, CLP (GHS), and Regulatory Requirements -
Practical Know-How:
Risk assessment, centralized vs. decentralized storage, and tips on storing hazardous substances and compressed gases together
What It's All About
This seminar is the ideal platform for both beginners and experienced professionals to thoroughly expand their expertise on the safe storage of hazardous materials.
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of relevant safety issues as well as practical tips that you can immediately incorporate into your daily work routine. The goal is to enable you to safely handle hazardous substances in your workplace and thereby make a significant contribution to health and safety on the job.
Your Local Expert
Dominik Reuter
Dominik Reuter has over 20 years of in-depth expertise in chemical handling and storage at asecos GmbH, where he serves as Regional Sales Manager for Central Germany. As a co-founder of the global “asecos academy” and an experienced speaker who has given over 500 presentations around the world, he is passionately committed to raising awareness of chemical safety.
Your benefit: Earn
VDSI continuing education credits
Take advantage of this opportunity for professional development:
By participating in the in-person events, you, as an affiliated member, will earn valuable continuing education credits from the Association for Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection (VDSI).
Certification: After the seminar, asecos GmbH will issue you a certificate of participation, which you can use to claim your credits with the VDSI.
Step-by-Step: You can find information on how to submit your application in the guide “Your Path to a Certificate of Continuing Education.”
Bonus: You’ll also earn an additional point for attending the trade show—so you can earn a total of 3 points toward your continuing education!
The asecos Experimental Lecture
Storage and Handling of Flammable Liquids
Date: October 21, 2026 | Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Duration: 2 hours | Location: Seminar Room; Hall 1, 1st Floor
Contents of the Live Seminar
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Hazardous Substances:
Definitions, Legal Framework, and Requirements for Proper Handling -
Storage Technology:
Legal Framework, Permitted Storage Methods, and Prevention and Protection Measures -
Safety Basics:
The fundamental relationships between oxygen, hazardous substances, and ignition sources -
Flammable Liquids:
Detailed insights into hazard classes, classification, and the significance of flash point and ignition temperature.
What This Is About
Being aware of risks is the first step toward avoiding them. In addition to proper storage, regular training on how to handle hazardous substances is crucial for your safety in the workplace.
Our expert, Jörg Gerber, will provide you with in-depth knowledge—presented in a particularly vivid way through live experiments. Using deflagrations and chemical reactions, we will directly demonstrate the dangers of improper handling and show you how you can ensure greater safety in the long term through preventive measures.
Your Local Expert
Jörg Gerber
Jörg Gerber has been working as the point of contact for hazardous materials storage and handling at asecos GmbH since 2022 and serves customers in Baden-Württemberg. As an active trainer at the “asecos academy,” he shares practical, expert knowledge and helps companies sustainably optimize workplace safety. With his expertise and experience, he is a valued resource for all questions related to safe storage solutions.
Live Knowledge:
Expert presentations on the EXPO Stage
Come see our experts on stage!
From October 20 to 22, 2026, our speakers from asecos and DENIOS will present exciting technical presentations on the latest industry topics.
Whether it’s basic knowledge about hazardous substances, trends in lithium-ion batteries, or technical solutions for air pollution control—benefit from our expertise right on the EXPO Stage.
Program: You can find a complete overview of all dates and speakers right here.
- Admission: All presentations on the EXPO Stage are free and open to you with a regular trade show ticket.
Would you like to see the full program for the EXPO Stage & Practical Conference?
All sessions & stages
In addition to our asecos highlights, the trade show offers an extensive program of events to suit every need. Discover all the sessions, topic tracks, and speakers at a glance, and plan your personalized tour of the trade show now on the ARBEITSSCHUTZ AKTUELL central overview page.
Interested in a personal conversation?
Come visit the asecos and DENIOS teams at the event!
Would you like to delve deeper into the subject or do you have specific questions about your hazardous materials management?
Our event partners, asecos (1.L017) and DENIOS (1.M017), look forward to welcoming you in person at their booths.
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