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OSHA Hot Weather: This is an updated program that deals with the prevention of heat-related illnesses, recognizing symptoms and treatment of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Prevention methods that need to be followed before a more serious issue occurs are monitoring employees to recognize symptoms early on to prevent exhaustion and stroke. Methods of calculations included Dry Bulb Category 2 and 3 levels of heat conditions and how humidity affects Dry Bulb Category 2 and 3 levels of heat conditions and how humidity affects and complicates the conditions.

Fleet Safety Training: This includes shop safety, chemical storage, and usage, PEL limit of chemicals, machine guarding, correct use of tools and equipment, service calls to the field for running repairs, and hazardous electrical conditions that must be identified by fleet personnel, i.e., Substation entry, energized work areas, and MAD distances if the equipment is near energized conductors and equipment.

Training provided by TVPPA instructors

Morning snacks and lunch will be provided

Are you looking to stay ahead in the utility sector? Our specialized training on Air Compliance is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.

Why Attend?

• Stay Compliant: Ensure your utility meets all regulatory requirements, avoiding costly fines and operational disruptions.
• Boost Efficiency: Learn best practices for permitting, reporting, and testing to streamline your compliance processes.
• Enhance Reputation: Demonstrate your commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory excellence.
• Expert Insights: Gain valuable knowledge from industry experts with extensive experience in air compliance and utility operations.
• Strategic Relationships: Understand how to build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies, ensuring smoother compliance interactions.

Limited Spots Available!
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your utility’s compliance capabilities and operational efficiency. Register now to secure your spot!

This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1
• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 2
• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3

Effective Safety Culture Through Leadership Direction and Support

An opportunity for your whole organization to participate in a program that takes the safety dialogue to entirely new levels.  The facilitator has broken the sessions into four discussion areas:

• Communicating Safety Across the Utility​
• The Barometer – Gauge for Safety Programs and Tools​
• Elements of an Effective Safety Program​
• Leadership Commitment​

This program is intended for all levels of your organization from the craft worker to the director.  It is designed to provide foundational information that can fit into organizations of any size.

Who should attend?  EVERYONE. This program approaches your safety culture at a foundational level, providing participants with a common understanding and language upon which your program can thrive.  

Recommended Member Utilities to Attend:

• Quincy
• Tallahassee 
• Havana
• Chattahoochee 
• Blountstown

Don’t live in one of these areas? Consider registering for one of the other Regional Safety Leadership Trainings available in an area near you:

• Gainesville – May 22
• Homestead – June 10
• Lakeland – September 17
• Kissimmee – October 29

Click the city name to learn more about the recommended Member cities to attend in each region.

Hotels:

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tallahassee-University, 3096 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303, 850-848-8604

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tallahassee-University Area, FL in Tallahassee, Florida – ReservationCounter.com

Holiday Inn & Suites, Tallahassee Conference Ctr. North an IHG Hotel, 2725 Graves Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303, 850-536-2000

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tallahassee Conference Ctr N, an IHG Hotel in Tallahassee, Florida – ReservationCounter.com

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham, 2900 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303, 850-727-5541

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tallahassee Conf Center I-10 – Guest Reservations

Effective Safety Culture Through Leadership Direction and Support

An opportunity for your whole organization to participate in a program that takes the safety dialogue to entirely new levels.  The facilitator has broken the sessions into four discussion areas:

• Communicating Safety Across the Utility​
• The Barometer – Gauge for Safety Programs and Tools​
• Elements of an Effective Safety Program​
• Leadership Commitment​

This program is intended for all levels of your organization from the craft worker to the director.  It is designed to provide foundational information that can fit into organizations of any size.

Who should attend?  EVERYONE. This program approaches your safety culture at a foundational level, providing participants with a common understanding and language upon which your program can thrive.  

Recommended Member Utilities to Attend:

• Alachua
• Bushnell
• Gainesville
• Green Cove Springs
• Jacksonville
• Jacksonville Beach
• Leesburg
• Newberry
• Ocala
• Starke
• Williston

Don’t live in one of these areas? Consider registering for one of the other Regional Safety Leadership Trainings available in an area near you:

• Tallahassee – May 21
• Homestead – June 10
• Lakeland – September 17
• Kissimmee – October 29

Click the city name to learn more about the recommended Member cities to attend in each region.

Hotel

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607

The 8-hour refresher course must be taken annually by those who have completed a 24 or 40-hour course.

This training will cover much of the same material in a condensed form, with little or no hands-on training required.

This course is intended for the individuals who will come in contact with hazardous substances.

It is also intended for those who will be working at contaminated sites without exposure to hazardous substances at or above the permissible limits in the Z Table from OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000.

Hazardous substances included in Table Z:

1. Mineral oil
2. Diesel oil (benzene and formaldehyde) 

The certification from this 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course is valid for up to 1 year.

This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1
• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 2
• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3

Is the trade war with China and other international sources keeping your procurement people up at night? What do tariffs mean for procurement, and how can I mitigate their impacts? This is your webinar.

For all those who address procurement issues for Florida’s municipal electric utilities, this is an opportunity learn a bit more about tariffs and their costs. Explore ways t0 address tariff risks in the procurement process: from the issuance of competitive solicitation to final contract negotiations.

Effective Safety Culture Through Leadership Direction and Support

An opportunity for your whole organization to participate in a program that takes the safety dialogue to entirely new levels.  The facilitator has broken the sessions into four discussion areas:

• Communicating Safety Across the Utility​
• The Barometer – Gauge for Safety Programs and Tools​
• Elements of an Effective Safety Program​
• Leadership Commitment​

This program is intended for all levels of your organization from the craft worker to the director.  It is designed to provide foundational information that can fit into organizations of any size.

Who should attend?  EVERYONE. This program approaches your safety culture at a foundational level, providing participants with a common understanding and language upon which your program can thrive.  

Recommended Member Utilities to Attend:

• Keys Energy Services
• Homestead
• Lake Worth
• Clewiston
• Moore Haven
• Fort Pierce

Don’t live in one of these areas? Consider registering for one of the other Regional Safety Leadership Trainings available in an area near you:

• Tallahassee – May 21
• Gainesville – May 22
• Lakeland – September 17
• Kissimmee – October 29

Click the city name to learn more about the recommended Member cities to attend in each region.

Pricing: FMPA has partnered with Leidos to deliver this pilot program to our members.  To encourage participation from all members, FMPA will provide this initial program at no cost to the participants.

Lunch will be provided.

Hotels in the Area

• Hampton Inn & Suites Homestead
• Courtyard Miami Homestead
• TownePlace Suites Miami Homestead

Effective Safety Culture Through Leadership Direction and Support

An opportunity for your whole organization to participate in a program that takes the safety dialogue to entirely new levels.  The facilitator has broken the sessions into four discussion areas:

• Communicating Safety Across the Utility​
• The Barometer – Gauge for Safety Programs and Tools​
• Elements of an Effective Safety Program​
• Leadership Commitment​

This program is intended for all levels of your organization from the craft worker to the director.  It is designed to provide foundational information that can fit into organizations of any size.

Who should attend?  EVERYONE. This program approaches your safety culture at a foundational level, providing participants with a common understanding and language upon which your program can thrive.  

Recommended Member Utilities to Attend:

• Orlando
• Kissimmee (if unable to attend the one hosted at KUA)
• St. Cloud
• Lakeland
• Bartow
• Fort Meade
• Wauchula
• Fort Pierce

Don’t live in one of these areas? Consider registering for one of the other Regional Safety Leadership Trainings available in an area near you:

• Tallahassee – May 21
• Gainesville – May 22
• Homestead – August 27
• Kissimmee – October 29

Click the city name to learn more about the recommended Member cities to attend in each region.

Pricing: FMPA has partnered with Leidos to deliver this pilot program to our members.  To encourage participation from all members, FMPA will provide this initial program at no cost to the participants.

Lunch will be provided.

This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1
• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 2
• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3

Effective Safety Culture Through Leadership Direction and Support

An opportunity for your whole organization to participate in a program that takes the safety dialogue to entirely new levels.  The facilitator has broken the sessions into four discussion areas:

• Communicating Safety Across the Utility​
• The Barometer – Gauge for Safety Programs and Tools​
• Elements of an Effective Safety Program​
• Leadership Commitment​

This program is intended for all levels of your organization from the craft worker to the director.  It is designed to provide foundational information that can fit into organizations of any size.

Kissimmee Utility Authority meeting. Lunch will be provided for all participants.

Who should attend?  EVERYONE. This program approaches your safety culture at a foundational level, providing participants with a common understanding and language upon which your program can thrive.  

Recommended Member Utilities to Attend:

• Bushnell
• Lakeland
• Leesburg
• Mount Dora
• New Smyrna Beach
• Orlando
• St. Cloud
• Winter Park

Don’t live in one of these areas? Consider registering for one of the other Regional Safety Leadership Trainings available in an area near you:

• Tallahassee – May 21
• Gainesville – May 22
• Homestead – August 27
• Lakeland – September 17

Click the city name to learn more about the recommended Member cities to attend in each region.

Vendor: Leidos

FMPA has partnered with Leidos to deliver this pilot program to our Members. To encourage participation from all Members, FMPA will provide this initial program at no cost to the participants.