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Water & Wastewater Emergency Response Planning and/or Hazardous Communication and/or Leak Detection

March 12, 2019 / Heather Davis /
When: Back to Calendar April 23, 2019 @ 8:00 am – April 24, 2019 @ 3:15 pm
Where: City of Grants Pass - Parkway Public Safety Station
800 East Park Street
Grants Pass
OR 97527
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Location: City of Grants Pass
Parkway Public Safety Station
800 East Park Street
Grants Pass, OR  97527

Water & Wastewater Emergency Response Planning  8:00 am – 12:15 pm

Date: April 23, 2019

Cost: FREE

CEUs: 0.4 Water/WW  ESAC #3915

Description: This class will cover multiple aspects of emergency response starting with the requirements for all water and wastewater utilities to have an Emergency Response Plan (ERP).  It will then delve into how to plan for plan for emergency drinking water supplies in the event of a reginal disaster and how-to equant yourself with EPA’s Response Protocol Toolbox to be better prepared.  The second half of the class will focus more on how to build resiliency for drought, flood, earthquake, and natural cover fire and the class will end with a discussion about ORWARN and categorizing and cataloging resources and personnel.

Instructor: Scott Berry, OAWU

Hazardous Communication  9:00 am – 12:15 pm

Date: April 24, 2019

Cost: $90 for Members / $110 for Non-Members

CEUs: 0.3 Water/Wastewater  ESAC #3459

Description: This class will highlight elements of the rule CFR 1910.1200, employees understanding key features of the written program, safety data sheets, labeling requirements including new global harmonization features.  Attendees will gain knowledge of chemical characteristics, the effects to exposure and how to properly use personal protective equipment.

Instructor: Tim Tice, OAWU

Leak Detection 1:15 – 3:15 pm

Date: April 24, 2019

Cost: $60 for Members / $80 for Non-Members

CEUs: 0.2 Water/Wastewater  ESAC #3709

Description: This course is designed to provide you with some basic knowledge of leak detection practices and correlation methods. Students will be instructed in the basics and background theory of leak detection to better utilize basic correlation techniques for distribution and collection systems. Participants will learn various methods available to identify and find leaks. A variety of equipment will be demonstrated and used to aid students in accurately pinpointing leaks in all types of pipe materials.

Instructor: Scott Berry, OAWU

REGISTRATION POLICY: OAWU reserves the right to cancel this class within 7 days prior to class date for lack of registrations.  NO REFUNDS will be issued and REGISTRANTS WILL BE BILLED who fail to attend and do not give a 7 days prior notice. Don’t miss your opportunity.   Sign up early.

CONFIRMATION POLICY: Please make a copy of your registration form to keep as confirmation or contact OAWU at (503) 837-1212 to request confirmation.                          

REGISTRATION FORM   (PDF)

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