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American Society of Civil Engineers

Training Calendar

April 7 LIVE - Solar Strategies for Public Works

April 10 - 13 2011 North American Snow Conference

April 19 REBROADCAST - MUTCD Changes Every Local Agency Needs To Know

April 28 LIVE - Out of the Box Funding Options for Public Fleets

 

Bay State Roads Seminars

Chainsaw: Storm Debris Cleanup
WhenFri, April 15, 8am – 4pm
WhereHeath Firehouse, 123 Branch Hill Road (map)

DescriptionWorkshop Description This chain saw workshop will cover advanced topics for the more experienced user. These classes will run rain or shine. Please dress appropriately based on weather conditions and bring all requested materials. Who Should Attend? Anyone who uses a chain saw in their daily/occasional work to maintain property, do storm damage cleanup, right-of-way clearing, firerescue, etc. can benefit from these workshops. Class size is strictly limited to 15 students. Registrations are accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Speaker Tim Ard, president of Forest ApplicationsTraining, is one of the premier chain saw instructors in the country. Tim has trained over 10,000 persons in chain saw safety and other advanced topics and has over 25 years experience in the chain saw and logging industry.

 

Institute of Transportation Engineers

Professinal Development

April 12 - May 10 PTOE Refresher Course Suite (5 Modules)

April 13 - May 18 PTP Refresher Course Suite (6 Modules)

April 14 - May 12 TSOS Refresher Course Suite (5 Modules)

Frequently asked questions about Web seminars

Coordinating, Planning and Managing the Effects of Roadway Construction with ITS Technology Web Briefing Recording and Resources available

Mass Rural Waterworks Association

Upcoming Trainings:

Upcoming Trainings:
Sampling and Distribution System Monitoring
Throughout the United States there are about 880,000 miles of distribution pipelines which provide water for drinking and other applications. An additional 13,200 miles of new installations are added each year and approximately 4,400 miles are replaced annually. Some of these systems have been in service for over 200 years. Very little is known about the physical, biological, and chemical activities that occur within these pipes. This course is an introduction to some of the issues relating to distribution systems. Some of the topics will include commonly monitored water quality parameters, proper sampling and analytical techniques, and the importance of data acquisition and interpretation for monitoring the health of these vital lifelines.
March 30, 2011 ( Fri )Dalton Fire Station, Flansburg Avenue Dalton, MA 01226
Class hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Credit: 6 TCH
Cost: Free

To register call 866-451-8099 or email kmorgan@massrwa.org.
VSS, D1 and T1 Exam Prep
Course will be instructional with study materials for exam preparation. Review and Practice Exam
Eagleton School, 446 Monterey Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
April 6, 2011
8:30 am - noon
Credit: 3 TCH
Cost: No Charge
Work Zone Safety
Designed specifically for water and wastewater system operators that do excavations in public roads, this course will cover the following objectives:

1. Safe trenching techniques
2. Current MADOT/OSHA regulations
3. Operator responsibilities
4. Vehicle movement in a construction zone
5. Signage, barriers and bridges
6. Confined space entry practices and regulations
7. Latest safety equipment
8. Team approach

The latest equipment and techniques will be reviewed. If you have questions about your confined space equipment, please feel free to bring it with you.

April 19, 2011 ( Tues ) South Deerfield Fire Station, 84 Greenfield Rd.
South Deerfield, MA 01373

April 20, 2011 ( Wed ) Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave.
Middleborough, MA 02346
8am - 3:30 pm
Credit: 6 TCH for 100% of course
Cost: No Charge

To register call 866-451-8099 or email kmorgan@massrwa.org.
"From Wire to Water" Documenting and Conserving Energy Use in Water and Wastewater Facilities
Designed by EPA, this course is aimed at documenting and improving the use of electrical energy at treatment facilities. The student is shown how to breakdown an electric bill into simple forms, then how to use that information to calculate simple payback and cost savings on equipment repairs versus equipment upgrades. Included are system evaluation checklists, standard operating procedures and standard maintenance procedures. A great course for water or wastewater operators, managers and administrative personnel that want to make their excellent operation even better!
May 9, 2011 Easton DPW-Water Division, 417 Bay Rd., South Easton, MA

May 11, 2011 Amherst Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mullins Way, Amherst, MA
8am-3:30pm
Credit: 6 TCH
Cost: No Charge

Students will need a calculator and pencils!
Common-Sense 21st Century Fluoridation Practices
Current Fluoridations practices are under close scrutiny by the general public, academic and through the media. Through superb, simplified graphics this workshop explores the history of Fluoridation, common misconceptions, and responses. Look at ways to minimize the Fluoride dose and maximize the residual Fluoride in water. Learn the best practices to maintain a consistent dose. View current dosing systems and find the appropriate chemical dosing structure. Explore residual measurements and learn some key tools for reliable, repeatable, and accurate residual results. Learn why something as simple as Fluoride-Free distilled/deionized water is so important; and why glassware can make-or-break your Fluoride test. This program features a two-hour hands-on segment with colorimetric and probe based residual Fluoride test protocol.

Town Hall, 183 Main St. Groveland, MA
May 10, 2011
8am-12:15pm
Credit: 4 TCH for 100% of Course
Cost: No Charge
Simple Low-cost Small-System Distribution Monitoring
This workshop explores low-cost alternatives to monitor the weakest link in potable waters. Through easy to understand graphics, terrific verbal presentation, and timely demonstrations, learn how to survey key areas of your distribution for safety/security venerability, examine case-histories, view low-cost ideas and applications to monitor strategic areas of your distribution as an early-warning tool to prevent disinfection residual violations or assess your system for intrusions. Learn about monitoring system components, applications & integration from hardware to data acquisitions and transmission.
Town Hall, 183 Main St. Groveland, MA
May 10, 2011
1:15pm-3:30pm
Credit: 2 TCH for 100% of Course
Cost: No Charge
5 Common-Sense Practices of Well Run Water and Wastewater Facilities
This program looks at common misunderstood key elements to achieve a well run operation. 1st, we will explore the two most important measurement parameters an operator can make, but typically take a back-seat. Find out why understanding the key role they play, can lead to a better process.

Next we will investigate the 3 key operational practices most often ignored in the chemical feed process. One of those most ignored could lead to a catastrophic event that could kill or injure your personnel, or even worse. See why and how to always verify every chemical delivery. Learn some key advantages in always using the weakest possible strength of a chemical that is practical. Just because one can buy 12% Hypochlorite, or 50% caustic, does not necessarily mean one should dose at full strength.

Old Town Hall, 31 Main St., Sterling, MA

May 12, 2011
8am-3:30pm
Credit: 6 TCH (water and wastewater) for 100% of course
Cost: No Charge



To register call 866-451-8099 or email kmorgan@massrwa.org.

 

mASS wATERWORKS aSSOCIATION

April 21 Operator Certification Exam Review Seminar - Covering up to Treatment 3 and Distribution 3

April 27 Water Tank Safety

MIIA Insurance

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