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Workshop:
Snowplow Safety
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December 15, 2009
Middletown, CT
8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Registration 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.
| Snowplow Safety Safety is one of many practical workshops
CIRMA provides its members. Designed for municipal
employees who have responsibility for snowplowing and
their managers, this workshop teaches the core safety and
risk management skills needed to prevent accidents and
control losses.
For more information about CIRMA Workshops, please email
CIRMA at cirmaregistration@ccm-ct.org.
“Bad weather, poor visibility, icy roads:
all combine to make snowplow operation
a hazardous job.”
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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, snow plow
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
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
MIDDLETOWN CITY HALL (Council Chambers)
245 DeKoven Drive
Middletown, CT 06457
860.344.3516
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge.
DIRECTIONS
From the HARTFORD Area: Take 91 South to Exit 22 South
(Route 9). Proceed on Route 9 and take Exit 15 - Washington Street
(Route 66 / DeKoven Drive Exit). At light, take right onto Washington
Street then a quick left on to DeKoven Drive. Take next right onto
Court Street then first right on to Melilli Plaza. The municipal building
is first building on right.
From the NEW HAVEN Area: Take 91 North to Route 66 East
(Washington Street - Exit 18). Following signs to Middletown, proceed
on Route 66 until you reach Main Street. Go through light and take
first right on to Melilli Plaza. The municipal building is located at end
of road on left.
From the PORTLAND Area: Take Route 66 East and proceed
over the Portland Bridge into Middletown - this turns into Main
Street. At the intersection of Main and Washington Street, take left
on to Washington Street then first right on to Melilli Plaza. The
municipal building is located at the end of the road on the left.
From the SHORELINE: Take Route 9 North and take Exit 15 for
66 West (Middletown/ Meriden). At light, take left on to Washington
Street then a quick left on to DeKoven Drive. Take next right on to
Court Street, then first right on to Melilli Plaza. Municipal Building is
first building on right.
PARKING: Parking is located behind the City Hall.
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