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LTAP: EQUIPMENT & WORKER SAFETY
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EQUIPMENT & WORKER SAFETY Virtual Class – June 12 - Registration Deadline 9 am June 11th.
Equipment and Worker Safety: Half Day, Road Scholar I, Minor updated July 2019
This course provides a basic understanding of common safety factors and practices associated with public works road maintenance operations. Specific operations discussed include trench excavation, crack sealing with hot asphalt, mowing and chain saw use, as well as winter maintenance. It provides and overview of why accidents happen and how to protect personnel through the use of personal protective equipment. Workplace awareness is stressed with emphasis on chemical safety, environmental hazards and vehicle and equipment safety issues. The importance of having a formal safety program in place and how to establish an effective program is discussed.
Intended Audience: Individuals who are performing maintenance, construction, or traffic control on municipal roadways including: road masters, crew foremen, equipment operators and laborers. Others who would benefit from this course include municipal managers and elected officials to understand the importance and for budgeting purposes.
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