Trainings and Roundtables

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:

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

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

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:

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

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