Large Collaborative Event with NUCA Middle TN, TOSHA, TN 811, RAWSO Constructors, Civil Constructors, Cleary Construction, Nashville Fire Department, Meridian Safety, National Trench Safety, United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals, Stansell Electric, and Middle TN Electric.
The event opens for check in at 7 a.m. Coffee & donuts will be served. The training kicks off at 8:00 a.m. Attendees will then rotate through ten different training stations. TOSHA will be present to answer questions; attendees may choose English or Spanish instruction. Personal protection equipment (PPE) is required, including hard hats,vests, and closed toe shoes. Box lunches will be available if ordered in the registration form.
STATION DESCRIPTIONS
Utility Locating Presented by TN 811Planning route of excavation, white lining the site, submitting a locate request, theory/science of locating, demonstration of locating and marking, observing the tolerance zone, indicators of unmarked utility lines.
Sloping & Benching Presented by RAWSONecessity for Cave-In Protection, 4 soil types and simple definitions, sloping and benching requirements for each soil type, depth of excavation to require engineers’ approval, Questions/OSHA Input.
Trench Boxes Presented by United RentalsDetermining what protection system you might need and how to properly assemble and install. Understanding and interpreting tabulated data. How to inspect trench boxes and common misuses. Questions/OSHA Input.
Shore Systems Presented by NTS
Safe installation of Vertical Shores, difference between positive shoring and shielding, types of soils where Positive shoring is necessary, Questions/OSHA input.
Confined Space Entry Presented by Cleary ConstructionDefining confined space, classification of confined spaces, identifying hazards associated with confined spaces, eliminating hazards associated with confined spaces, explaining confined space training, demonstrating confined space safety.
Emergency Preparedness Nashville Fire DepartmentExplanation for the FD arriving on site, things they need from contractor to make process smoother and fast as possible. What is process for looking at equipment, shore protection - will they be using it? How long does assessment process take - confined space, excavation. Steps FD will take prior to making attempt to rescue.
Overhead Electrical Safety Presented by Stansell ElectricAvoiding contact with overhead power lines. Emergency procedures when contact with overhead power lines is made.
Work Zone Safety Awareness** Presented by Meridian SafetyStandards and guidelines on work zone safety, components of a temporary traffic control zone, lane closure on a two-lane road using flaggers, flagger equipment, and flagger signaling techniques.
Spot Utilities** Presented by Civil ConstructorsEven after locating and marking underground utilities there are things that we can do to better support operators digging in the area. There are indicators that can possibly help identify utilities before it’s too late.
Arc Demo** Presented by Middle TN Electric
What happens at the point of contact?
** Indicates new station for this year
TITLE SPONSORS—$1,500
(2 available)· Title Sponsor recognition on banner and handouts
· Tent setup day of event
· 12 lunch tickets & training access
· Participate in Welcome Ceremony
· Listed on website, social media, and press releases
BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPONSORS - $1,000
(3 available)· Signage at food areas
· Recognition on handouts
· 10 lunch tickets & training access
· Listed on website, social media, and press releases
EVENT SPONSOR—$750· Tent setup day of event
· Recognition on Event Banner
· Recognition on handouts
· 8 lunch tickets & training access
· Listed on website, social media, and press releases
SPONSOR—$500· Recognition on handouts & banners
· Listed on website and social media leading up to event