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A CT Road Master Program ELECTIVE Workshop

Course Description:

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.

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-de-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.

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.