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Workshop:
Snowplow Safety
December 18, 2007
Naugatuck, CT
8:00 AM - 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
NAUGATUCK TOWN HALL
229 Church Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-7009
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge.
DIRECTIONS
From I-84 East or West, and Points North:
Take I-84 to Route 8 South.
Take Route 8 South to Exit 27 (Maple Street).
Turn right at the end of the exit onto Maple Street.
Proceed over Whittemore Bridge (Naugatuck River).
Continue straight to stop sign (you will be facing town green).
Naugatuck Town Hall will be on your right.
Turn right, first driveway on the right will be the Town Hall.
From I-95 North or South:
Take I-95 to Exit 27-A.
Just north of Bridgeport the road splits into Route 25 North(to the
left) and Route 8 North (to the right). Bear right onto Route 8 North.
Take Route 8 North to Exit 26 (South Main Street).
Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 63 North.
Proceed over the bridge (Naugatuck River). Continue on Route 63
through five (5) traffic lights.
At the fifth traffic light, turn right onto Division Street (Congregational
Church will be on the left, Naugatuck Town Green on your right).
At the stop sign, you will be facing Town Hall. Go straight into driveway.
NOTE: The workshop will be on the
fourth floor, in the
Hall of Burgesses.
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