This course will teach planning for winter weather and cover:
- The proper use of salt and liquid anti-icers and the environmental impacts
- Pre wetting and pre-treating
- Anti-icing vs. De-icing
- The use of sand and it’s environmental impact
- Equipment calibration, usage specification and technology
- Snow and ice policy for public review
- Cost benefit analysis of salt vs. sand
Who Should Attend?
All drivers, foreman, supervisors, and anyone who will be responsible for snow and ice removal. Finance committee members, selectmen and mayors are also encouraged to attend.
Instructor:
Michael Smith
Michael Smith is the Baystate Roads Technical Training Specialist. He was a Highway Superintendent for 20 years where he developed and implemented modern road maintenance techniques. Mike was responsible for day to day operation and long range planning for the municipality.
Before retiring in 2015, Mike was also a firefighter for 34 years. He is a lifelong resident of Heath, Massachusetts, whose teaching style includes a healthy portion of humor and student interaction. Mike can be reached at: mdsmith@umass.edu
Dates and Locations:
October 25, 2016 – Hilton Garden Inn, 1032 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
November 1, 2016 – Holiday Inn Taunton, 700 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton, MA 02780
November 2, 2016, Crowne Plaza Boston – Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA 01801
November 3, 2016 – Concord Colonial Inn, 8 Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742
November 16, 2016 – Holiday Inn Taunton, 700 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton, MA 02780
December 14, 2016 – Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035
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