Training
Safety Committee
Performing an emergency repair to a "simulated" leaking pipe.
Exercise conducted with local hazmat team.
Purpose
To promote safe, secure working environments for Minnesota water systems and operators.
Action Items/Tasks
- Provide direction to safety websites for water operator training opportunities.
- Maintain a relationship with Minnesota Safety Council to provide notice of education and
training opportunities to Section membership. - Host a new safety idea contest at the Annual Conference.
- Develop Section Utility Safety Award program.
- Submit at least one nomination for the National Safety Award.
- Coordinate safety training sessions with Education Committee and Conference Programs Committee to be offered at District Schools and Annual Conference.
Budget
| Revenues | $ |
| Expenditures | $4,400 |
Membership Roster
Committee Chair: Phil Zollinger
Members: Bill Anderl, Joseph Thor Carlson III, Ruth Hubbard, Carol Blommel Johnson, Tom Peterson.
AWWA Annual Safety Award Program
We recognize utilities striving for safety excellence- four utility size categories. Are you Merit, LPP or STAR recognized by OSHA? Submit your safety successes or challenges.
Have a Safety Question?
We will submit your question to various safety resources and have a response within 24 hrs. Email Phil Zollinger with your questions.
Resource Links
Chemical Database Cameochemicals
HAZMAT Webwiser
HAZMAT Emergency Response Planning Restoration
MN Rules MN OSHA
Standards 1910 General Industry OSHA
Standards 1926 Construction OSHA