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Workshop:
Snowplow Safety
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October 23, 2009
Groton, Connecticut
8:00 – 12:00 Noon, Registration begins at 7:30 AM
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only
SUMMARY
Participants learn how to safely operate snowplows on
city, suburban, and rural roads. They will also learn proper
preparation, sanding/salting procedures, and defensive
driving techniques.
| Employee Safety Series
Snowplow Safety is one of many informative workshops in
CIRMA’s Employee Safety Series. This workshop is free to
CIRMA members. For more information about CIRMA workshops, please email
CIRMA at cirmaworkshop@ccm-ct.org.
"CIRMA’s workshops provide the knowledge and skills public employees need
to improve safety and perform their jobs." “ ”
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Swirling snow, icy roads, and poor visibility make snow
removal one of the most difficult and dangerous jobs performed by
public works departments. When everyday traffic and long
hours behind the wheel are added to the icy mix, snowplow
operators are severely tested.
Snow removal is one of the most important safety activities
performed by local governments. Everyone in the community—
especially emergency rescue workers—count on public works
departments to clear roads quickly after winter storms.
This CIRMA workshop provides a thorough introduction to
safe snowplow operation to new snowplow operators. It is also a
good refresher course for experienced members of municipal
agencies.
The workshop also discusses the many new technologies
that have been recently developed to improve the safety and
effectiveness of snowplow operations.
Workshop topics include:
- Preparing for a storm
- Snowplow operations
- Defensive driving
- Spreading operations
- New anti-icing techniques
- Cleanup
- Record keeping
- Hands-on equipment review
AUDIENCE
This workshop is designed for:
- Snowplow Operators
- Directors of Public Works
- Highway Superintendents
- Road Foremen
- Fleet Managers
SPEAKERS
Bill Eyberse
Signal 54 Training
Bill Eyberse has over 20 years of experience with the
Connecticut Department of Transportation, serving as a
Maintainer, Qualified Craft Worker Electrician, and seven years
as a trainer. Bill is currently a ConnDOT Planner I. Since 1983,
he has been an instructor for the Eastern Connecticut Fire School
in Windham. His company, Signal 54 Training, is a recognized
Public Training Agency for the National Safety Council.
WHERE
GROTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING
295 Meridian Street
Groton, CT 06340
860-446-4110
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge.
DIRECTIONS
From Route 2 :
- Take Route 2 to I-395 South.
- Exit at Groton-New London Airport exit, bear left.
- Take Route 32 to Gold Star Bridge and I-95 North.
- Take the Clarence B. Sharp Highway, Exit 87.
- Turn right at first light.
- Groton Municipal Bldg. is the first left, a one-story brick building.
I-95 North or South:
- On I-95, cross the Gold Star Bridge.
- Take the Clarence B. Sharp Highway, Exit 87.
- Go to first light. Turn right.
- Take first left into Groton Municipal Building.
I-95 North or South:
- Take Route 9 South, to I-95 North.
- Follow directions from Gold Star Bridge above.
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