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Approved for 3 Pesticide CEUs for 3A, 3B, 3D

A CT Road Scholar Program Elective Workshop

Course Description:

Sustainability in winter operations is more important than ever. With environmental impacts and costs increasing and budgets continuing to decline, winter maintenance professionals must employ best practices to minimize salt use and maximize their operations for both fiscal and environmental stewardship.

This class focuses on best practices for salt application on parking lots and sidewalks as well as maintenance of facilities and equipment. Demonstrations and case studies are used to illustrate the positive impact these strategies can have on your community and operations

Course Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this class, participants will be able to:

• Explain the environmental impacts of chlorides on our environment and infrastructure.
• Describe best practices for maintenance of facilities and equipment before, during and after the storm.
• Discuss the importance of calibration and pre-treatment in winter operations.
  
  

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for those responsible for overseeing and completing winter operations on parking lots and sidewalks including:

• Directors of Public Works
• Highway Superintendents
• Road Foremen
• Crew Leaders
• Operators
• Private Contractors

Course Instructors:

James Mahoney is the Program Director of the Connecticut Advanced Pavement Laboratory (CAP Lab) at the University of Connecticut. Jim has over 25 years experience in pavement materials research and design. He received his Master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 1995 and has been with the CAP Lab since that time.

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 of experience in transportation and snow fighting. He conducts training across the region on operational safety and winter maintenance topics.

Registration:

• Please email any questions to Shannon O'Loughlin at shannon.oloughlin@uconn.edu.
• Cost:
  - $100 - State, Municipal
- $100 - Private-sector participants
• Cancellation/Refund Policy: The registration fee is refundable if notice of cancellation is received 48 hours prior to the start of the program. Registrants who are unable to attend and do not cancel in advance are subject to the registration fee. Substitutions may be made at anytime. Please notify us of changes.
• Approximately one week prior to the class, you will receive an email confirmation of your attendance, along with the Zoom details for the workshop.
• If you require an accommodation to participate in this workshop, please contact Shannon O'Loughlin at shannon.oloughlin@uconn.edu.