CT T2 Center - Defensive Driving for Snow Plow Operators

Connecticut

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Defensive Driving for Snow Plow Operators

A CT ROAD MASTER PROGRAM ELECTIVE WORKSHOP

This training session will provide participants with the information and resources necessary to apply proper safety principles and operating techniques during snow and ice operations. Vehicle and operator safety, vehicle maintenance and inspection, and proper plowing techniques will be covered.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for any state and local personnel who have responsibility for frontline snow and ice control activities and are experienced operators who understand the basics of handling dump trucks, loaders and other maintenance vehicles.

Highway Superintendents, Road Foremen, Crew Leaders and Directors of Public Works are also encouraged to attend.

Course Instructors

Bill Eyberse is the Lead Instructor of Signal 54 Training and has been teaching for the T2 Center since 2002. Bill has over 30 years experience in transportation and snow fighting. He conducts training across the region on operational safety and winter maintenance techniques.

"It was nice to have a retired municipal/state employee teach a municipal/state class."

- Road Master Program Participant

Registration

Please visit www.t2center.uconn.edu to register for this class online.

Registration contact: Please direct any questions to Shelly Desjardin @ (860) 486-9373

Cost (includes lunch and course materials)
$100 - State and Municipal participants
$200 - Private-sector participants

If you require an accommodation to participate in this workshop, please contact Shelly Desjardin at (860) 486-9373 or [email protected], at the time of registration.

Please advise if you have dietary restrictions.

Photographs may be taken for promotional and training purposes. Please notify us during registration if you do not wish to be photographed.

Dates & Locations

October 16, 2019

Cheshire, CT

October 17, 2019

Hebron, CT

Session is 8:30am - 3:00pm

(Registration begins at 8:00am)

Lunch will be provided

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe Best Practices for plowing roads including urban areas, rural roads, intersections and cul-du-sacs;

Discuss proper procedures and benefits related to vehicle inspection before and after a storm;

Discuss the importance of vehicle and operator safety during a storm.

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