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Workshop:
National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
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November 24, 2009
Clinton, Connecticut
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Registration begins at 8:30 AM
We're sorry, but this workshop has been cancelled
SUMMARY
Driving defensively means not only taking responsibility
for yourself and your actions but also keeping an eye on “the
other guy”. This course teaches drivers how to monitor driver
and road conditions and defensive driving techniques. Attendees
receive a workbook and will be asked to complete a written test
near the end of the class. Participants receive the National Safety
Council DDC-4 Certification and wallet card after successfully
completing this workshop. Participants need to bring their
driver's license or license number to the workshop.
Defensive Driving is one of many informative workshops
CIRMA provides its members. Designed for both
supervisors and employees, these workshops teach the
core safety and risk management skills you need to
safely perform your job and control losses.
For more information about CIRMA workshops,
please email CIRMA at cirmaworkshop@ccm-ct.org.
"An estimated 77% of accidents are due to driver error.
Defensive driver training greatly reduces your risk of being
involved in a preventable crash."
National Safety Council
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Hone your driving skills in this National Safety Council
course. This course is valuable training for anyone who operates
a municipal or board of education vehicle. In it you will learn
the benefits and the techniques of defensive driving.
Emotions and risky driving attitudes contribute to accidents.
You will learn to spot the common types of driving errors that
contribute to collisions, and the driving skills and techniques
that help prevent collisions and violations. You'll be taught
how to make safe and legal turns, evaluate and overcome the
hazards of passing, and how to avoid a head-on collision. You
will also be taught techniques you can use to maintain control
in adverse driving situations.
Workshop topics include:
- How to think defensively when driving
- Recognizing road hazards
- Understanding driver habits and behaviors
- Collision avoidance techniques
- Common driving violations that result in accidents
- Personal responsibility when driving
- Your driving environment
- Drugs and alcohol driving issues
- Backing safety
AUDIENCE
- Operators of cars, vans, minivans, pickups
- Public works employees
- Parks and recreation staff
- Operators of school vehicles
- Maintenance personnel
- Volunteers who transport employees or students
- Coaches
- Pool car drivers
- Home health aid workers
NOTE: This is not a CDL or school bus driver course.
SPEAKERS
Mark Wantroba
Senior Risk Management Consultant, CIRMA
Mark serves as a Senior Risk Control Consultant for CIRMA’s Risk Management Services. He has over 20 years experience working in the commercial insurance industry providing risk management and safety and health services. Mark holds a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Southern Connecticut State University. He also completed his M.S. in Exercise Physiology (Biomechanics) from the same institution. Mark is a Certified
Safety Professional and holds the Associate in Risk Management and Associate in Loss Control Management designations. He has been a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers since 1989.
Luc Pentz
Risk Management Consultant
CIRMA Risk Management Services
Luc Pentz serves as a Risk Management Consultant for CIRMA’s Risk Management Services. Luc has worked at CIRMA for the past three years developing and implementing special projects, products, and consultative services. Luc holds a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice from Quinnipiac University, and is currently pursuing his Masters in Business Administration and Associates in Risk Management designation through Quinnipiac University’s School of Business. Luc provides proactive Risk Management consultation for CIRMA’s Workers’ Compensation and Liability-Auto-Property membership.
Joey Barbera
Senior Risk Control Consultant
CIRMA Risk Management Services
In the insurance Risk Management Field, Joey has provided
Risk Management consulting to various public agencies that range from Public Housing Authorities
to Section 8 and low income housing across the country focusing on General Liability, Fleet and Property. Joey also has experience in Security and Emergency Medical Response as he spent 5 years as a volunteer within his home town's Fire Department. Joey has a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Sociology with a Concentration in Criminal Justice from Central Connecticut State University and has been certified as a Public Housing Manager, a Licensed Producer, and a Licensed Casualty and Property Adjuster.
WHERE
CLINTON TOWN HALL
54 East Main Street
Clinton, CT 06413
860.669.9333
COST per attendee
$10.00 per person (Open to CIRMA Members Only)
DIRECTIONS
From I-84 EAST:
- Take I-84 East to Exit 68.
- At the end of the ramp at the light make a right on Route 195.
- Continue straight through the next light.
- The building is approx. 300 yards on the left.
From I-84 WEST:
- Take I-84 West to Exit 68.
- Turn left at the end of the ramp.
- Go back over the highway and through 2 lights.
- The building is on your left after 300 yards.
PARKING: Parking is available in front and to the side of the building.
Enter through the front door and turn left to enter the training room.
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