Trainings and Roundtables

THE HOT WEATHER & FLEET SAFETY TRAINING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 HAS BEEN CANCELED BY TVPPA. A RESCHEDULED DATE IS TBD AND WILL BE PROVIDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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

The Substation Roundtable provides a forum for substation related crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The event is open to all levels of utility substation crew personnel.

Dates:  Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

                Friday, October 18, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. – noon

 (Breakfast snacks provided; lunch provided on Thursday)

Some Hotel Accommodations are as follows:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Pierce West

7151 Okeechobee Rd

Fort Pierce, FL 34945

Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Pierce

1985 Reynolds Dr

Fort Pierce, FL 34945

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Pierce I-95

6485 Metal Dr

Fort Pierce, FL 34945

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Pierce

6502 Metal Dr

Fort Pierce, FL 34945

Comfort Suites Fort Pierce I-95

6505 Metal Drive between I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike

Fort Pierce, FL 34945

The program is part of Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) program.

CERTIFIED SAFETY COORDINATOR (CSC): Individuals responsible for safety management must have current, professional knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain a safe work environment and work practices for utility employees. TVPPA developed the Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) to address modern health and safety issues. All course requirements satisfactorily completed within four years of starting the program by taking a required core course.

COURSES TO COMPLETE TO EARN CSC CERTIFICATE:

1. OSHA 30 Hr. Card – Part 1
2. OSHA 30 Hr. Card – Part 2
3. Utility Work Practices Rule Compliance
4. Rigging, Hoisting, Hand and Power Tool Safety
5. Transportation Safety
6. Accident Investigation
7. National Electrical Safety Code Review

Participants may complete the course as a standalone course outside of pursuing CSC certification.

Morning snacks and lunch will be provided.