2025 Fall GAWDA Professional Compliance Webinar and Seminar

Come join us to get the latest certified FDA, DOT, and critical OSHA Training.

This will be a live, IN-PERSON SEMINAR and simulcast live via GoToMeeting WEBINAR.

Oct 21, 22 &23, 2025

8:00am-5:00pm CST

each day

In-person @ Weldcoa's Innovation Center

338 E. Sullivan Rd

Aurora, IL 60505

and simulcast live via GoToMeeting WEBINAR

This seminar is uniquely designed for professionals...

  • Who need a detailed review of the new medical gas regulations (CGMP, Labeling, Certification, Postmarket Reporting) (Tues)

  • Who need to establish high-performance and conforming environmental and safety management program (Wed)

  • Who need detailed instructions about filling high-pressure cylinders (Thurs)

What you'll learn...

TUESDAY, October 21, 2025

8am-5pm CDT

AsteRisk, LLC - Tom Badstubner, Andre Marte & Ryan Combest

FDA Drug/Food/Bev Gas CGMP Training

Tom Badstubner, Andre Marte & Ryan Combest

AsteRisk, LLC

Over 100 years of combined experience in medical, food and specialty gas

Current Good Manufacturing Practice Training

(Train the trainer)

Current Good Manufacturing Practice Training (Train the trainer) for:

  • Implementing the new Medical Gas Regulations (21 CFR 213, 230, etc.)

    - CGMP - Current Good Manufacturing Practices

    - Labeling

    - Certification

    - Postmarket Safety Reporting

  • Recent regulatory and audit initiatives

  • Food Gases (21 CFR 117)

WEDNESDAY, October 22, 2025

8am-9:30am CDT

Weldcoa

Weldcoa Tour

As part of the GAWDA Professional Safety Compliance Seminar, attendees are invited to tour Weldcoa’s manufacturing facility to get an inside look at how safety, precision, and innovation drive everything we do. Weldcoa is a trusted U.S. manufacturer specializing in the design and production of equipment used to move, fill, store, analyze, trace, and transport compressed gas cylinders. During the tour, you’ll see firsthand how our gas packs, pallets, fill systems, automation equipment, and specialty gas solutions are built—from raw U.S. steel to finished product. You’ll also meet the team behind the craftsmanship and learn how our commitment to safety and quality impacts the industry every day.

WEDNESDAY, October 22, 2025

9:30am-5pm CDT

Safety Dragons Workplace Consultants, LLC - Marilyn Dempsey

OSHA/EPA Training

Marilyn Dempsey

Safety Dragons Workplace Consultants, LLC

A safety and regulatory compliance professional with over 25 years of experience in the gas manufacturing and welding supply distribution industry

OSHA

  • Components of a Safety Program for a Compressed Gas Distributor

  • What is a Corporate Safety Policy

  • Company Policies and Procedures - who writes them, who approves them and how to effectively communicate them to employees

  • Hazard Communication Program (and GHS requirements)

  • Facility Emergency Response plan components

  • Job Hazard Analysis and SOPs

  • Training requirements

  • OSHA record keeping responsibilities

    Attendees of this program will understand the requirements of a Safety Program and leave with a checklist of documents and training to develop.

EPA

Overview of SARA Tier II

  • What is a TPQ

  • How to complete a SARA Tier II

  • What is an EHS

Risk Management Program (RMP) - Know before you go!

  • What are the requirements of an RMP

  • Who should be involved in developing the RMP

  • Examples of EPA RMP responses

THURSDAY, October 23, 2025

8am-9am CDT

Weldcoa

Gas Packs Presentation

Gas packs, also known as cradles, are used to safely transport and deliver multiple compressed gas cylinders at once. These units are essential for efficiently moving high-pressure gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and helium to industrial, medical, and specialty gas users. Whether supplying hospitals, labs, manufacturing plants, offshore operations, or welding sites, gas packs play a critical role in ensuring safe and reliable delivery of vital gases across a wide range of industries. In this presentation, Weldcoa will explore how gas packs have evolved over time in response to rising safety standards, customer feedback, and shifting industry needs. From structural design improvements and offshore compliance to handling innovations and loading efficiencies, we’ll highlight the key drivers behind these advancements. Learn how Weldcoa continues to lead the way in gas pack development—offering robust, USA-made solutions built to meet the rigorous demands of today’s compressed gas distribution networks.

THURSDAY, October 23, 2025

9am-5pm CDT

MLD Safety Associates, LLC - Michael Dodd

DOT Training

Michael Dodd

MLD Safety Associates, LLC

51 years in our industry and 25 years as the DOT Consultant for GAWDA

DOT Training

  • Detailed instructions about filling high-pressure cylinders, carbon dioxide cylinders, and cryogenic liquids. There will be special emphasis on the prefill inspections with lots of great pictures.

    There will be a test and certification for the filling class good for 3 years

  • Question and answer period on any DOT issues

Frequently Asked Questions...

Do I have to attend all 3 days?

You can select just the days you are interested in attending on the next page.

I'm coming in from out of town, where should I stay?

Consider the Holiday Inn Express & Suites next to Two Brothers Brewery in Aurora.

111 North Broadway Avenue

Aurora, IL 60505

630-896-2800 (and mention Weldcoa)

The hotel offers a free continental breakfast. The commute is less than 10 minutes and is less than 3 miles from Weldcoa.

I've got a question, who can I contact?

You got it! Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 508-883-0927

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