Events

Join us for this three-part series led by Matt Portfleet from Michigan Mine Safety & Health
• Preventing Rollover, Backover, and Runover Accidents
• Preventing Powerline Strikes and Accidents in Road Maintenance
• Emergency Preparedness & Workplace Policies for Safer Road Maintenance

This course will identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities with a focus on the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Requirements for ensuring accessibility in existing facilities versus work in new construction and alterations will be discussed. Design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the public right-of-way will be reviewed. Best practices will be identified.

This is the second part of a two-part webinar series that will cover advanced topics in the AASHTOWare Bridge Rating™ software.

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to do the following:
• Identify common problems found during onsite wastewater inspections
• Describe how septic tanks and drain fields are inspected
• Explain how wastewater is treated in a septic system
• Analyze finding to develop a pumping schedule

This webinar will be of benefit to rural and tribal environmental and housing departments. It covers how to establish a robust inspection and maintenance program to ensure that household and community septic systems are properly inspected and maintained in a way that ensures environmental and public health.

This course will identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities with a focus on the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Requirements for ensuring accessibility in existing facilities versus work in new construction and alterations will be discussed. Design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the public right-of-way will be reviewed. Best practices will be identified.

Intended Audience: managers, supervisors, front line workers who work in hot weather or have employees that work in hot weather
An interactive webinar about working in hot weather. Topics of discussion will be recognizing the early signs of hot weather injuries, identifying factors that may impact our body’s reaction to hot weather, and tips for staying safe in hot environments.

For those who are updating an existing bridge or pavement asset management plan.
This webinar will review the process of updating date for the templates from Roadsoft and MiBridge, will step through the process of completing updated graphs and tables for these plans, and will demonstrate generation of an updated compliance plan.

Get the best return on investment for all your assets. The Inventory-Based Rating (IBR) System™ allows you to individually prioritize categories, set up work plans, and create stability in your asset management. Required every three years.

Objectives
• Identify best practices for the operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities
• Describe how assets can be managed to improve sustainability and resilience
• Evaluation compliance with environmental rules and safety regulations
• Analyze facility performance and maintenance needs

Invasive Phragmites pose a significant threat to roadways, drainage systems, and municipal infrastructure, creating safety hazards and increasing maintenance costs. This webinar is designed for anyone who manages or maintains public lands, ditches, and right-of-ways. Experts will discuss the impact of Phragmites, best management practices, and effective control strategies to keep roads and waterways clear. Attendees will learn how to identify infestations, implement treatment plans, and comply with regulations to ensure long-term control. Join us to gain practical insights and resources for tackling this invasive species in your community.