2016 ECNE Safety Awareness Forum Brochure
SAFETY
Are you a member?
PAST ATTENDEES ON THE VALUE OF ECNE SAFETY FORUMS: “[It was beneficial] sharing informa;on from others in the same industry, i.e. work prac;ces, experience and procedures..” “To hear how other companies are similar or different than mine and some of the problems and solu5ons they have.” “Sharing of newer standards and equipment experiences.” “Tools and technology to make work safe and make your job easy and efficient.” “Enjoyed the round table discussions with other linemen from different companies. Very beneficial. Can make valid improvements in my company with some of the informa;on covered.”
Ashburnham Municipal Light Plant Belmont Municipal Light Dept. Boylston Light Dept. Braintree Electric Light Dept. Chicopee Electric Light Dept. Danvers Electric Division East Norwalk Electric (TTD) Emera Maine Eversource Energy Georgetown Light Department Green Mountain Power Corpora;on Groton Electric Light Department Hingham Municipal Light Plant Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. Liberty U;li;es Li=leton (MA) Electric Light & Water Dept. Li=leton (NH) Water & Light Dept. New Hampshire Electric Coop. North A=leboro Electric Dept. Peabody Municipal Light Plant Reading Municipal Light Dept. South Hadley Electric Light Dept. South Norwalk Electric & Water Sterling Municipal Electric Light Dept. Taunton Municipal Ligh;ng Plant Templeton Municipal Light Dept. The United Illumina;ng Company Uni;l Service Corpora;on Vermont Electric Coop. Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Dept. Weseield Gas & Electric Light Dept. ECNE Associate Members are also welcome to a=end at the Member rate.
Interested in membership? Contact ECNE. ENERGY COUNCIL OF THE NORTHEAST 264 S. RIVER ROAD, SUITE 486 BEDFORD, NH (603) 626-‐4602
AWARENESS FORUM FOR OVERHEAD, UNDERGROUND, GAS & SUBSTATION WORKERS
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MARCH 24, 2016 SOUTHBRIDGE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER SOUTHBRIDGE, MA Sponsored by the Energy Council of the Northeast and the Employee Safety & U;lity Opera;ons Commi=ee
ABOUT THE PROGRAM AGENDA WHY ATTEND A SAFETY AWARENESS FORUM?
7:30 Registra;on and Con;nental Breakfast
The forum provides opportuni;es for small group discussions between mul;ple companies.
9:15 Discussion Forums Begin
Each group has a set of discussion topics to get them started. They are free to bring up other topics, ques;ons, or concerns as they wish. This customizable and highly interac;ve format allows for content-‐rich discussions and creates lively and per;nent dialogue relevant to par;cipants’ daily work.
8:00 Opening Remarks & General Session 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Discussion Forums Resume 2:00 Adjournment
GENERAL SESSION Worksite & Workplace Ac;ve Shooter Preparedness by Lt. Terry Choate, Blue-‐U Defense Seminars, LLC
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Crew/team leaders • Foremen • Union as well as non-‐union overhead, underground, substa;on and gas workers • Contractors and consul;ng firms
WHAT’S NEW? We’ve recently invited contractors and consultants to the forum to encourage discussion of safe prac;ces when working with new people and groups. Do you work with underground and overhead distribu;on? The forums may be combined to allow those who work in mul;ple func;onal areas to par;cipate.
DISCUSSION TOPICS General safety topics relevant for all sessions: • Storm Restora;on • Developing a Safe Work Aotude • Personal Protec;ve Equipment • Training Programs • Programs to reduce injuries (back, strains, and sprains) Each group will also be provided with an extended list of topics for discussion based on their func;onal area(s). A=endees are encouraged to come to the program with addi;onal subjects or experiences to discuss. Sample topics: • Defensive Driving • Switching and Tagging • Grounding and Tes;ng Methods • New Tools -‐ What’s Making Your Job Easier?
REGISTRATION FEES ECNE Members
Non-‐ Members
$190
$245
Leaders & Recorders $85
For a list of ECNE member companies, please refer to the back of this brochure. Associate members are not listed here, so if you are unsure of your membership status, please contact ECNE at (603) 626-‐4602.
INTERESTED IN BEING A LEADER OR RECORDER? Leaders guide discussion during the Forum. They keep the group moving through subjects and ask ques;ons to encourage conversa;on. Recorders take notes for their group and provide them to ECNE at the end of the program.
LOCATION AND LODGING Lodging is not included in your registra;on fee and must be arranged directly with the hotel. Men;on ECNE 2016 Safety Awareness Forum to get the rate. Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center $129/night + tax 14 Mechanic Street Southbridge, MA 01550 (508) 765-‐8000 Rooms and rates are being held un5l Wed., March 2nd. You may also book online at www.southbridgehotel.com using the Group Code: 1603ENERGY.
Are you a member?
PAST ATTENDEES ON THE VALUE OF ECNE SAFETY FORUMS: “[It was beneficial] sharing informa;on from others in the same industry, i.e. work prac;ces, experience and procedures..” “To hear how other companies are similar or different than mine and some of the problems and solu5ons they have.” “Sharing of newer standards and equipment experiences.” “Tools and technology to make work safe and make your job easy and efficient.” “Enjoyed the round table discussions with other linemen from different companies. Very beneficial. Can make valid improvements in my company with some of the informa;on covered.”
Ashburnham Municipal Light Plant Belmont Municipal Light Dept. Boylston Light Dept. Braintree Electric Light Dept. Chicopee Electric Light Dept. Danvers Electric Division East Norwalk Electric (TTD) Emera Maine Eversource Energy Georgetown Light Department Green Mountain Power Corpora;on Groton Electric Light Department Hingham Municipal Light Plant Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. Liberty U;li;es Li=leton (MA) Electric Light & Water Dept. Li=leton (NH) Water & Light Dept. New Hampshire Electric Coop. North A=leboro Electric Dept. Peabody Municipal Light Plant Reading Municipal Light Dept. South Hadley Electric Light Dept. South Norwalk Electric & Water Sterling Municipal Electric Light Dept. Taunton Municipal Ligh;ng Plant Templeton Municipal Light Dept. The United Illumina;ng Company Uni;l Service Corpora;on Vermont Electric Coop. Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Dept. Weseield Gas & Electric Light Dept. ECNE Associate Members are also welcome to a=end at the Member rate.
Interested in membership? Contact ECNE. ENERGY COUNCIL OF THE NORTHEAST 264 S. RIVER ROAD, SUITE 486 BEDFORD, NH (603) 626-‐4602
AWARENESS FORUM FOR OVERHEAD, UNDERGROUND, GAS & SUBSTATION WORKERS
!
MARCH 24, 2016 SOUTHBRIDGE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER SOUTHBRIDGE, MA Sponsored by the Energy Council of the Northeast and the Employee Safety & U;lity Opera;ons Commi=ee
ABOUT THE PROGRAM AGENDA WHY ATTEND A SAFETY AWARENESS FORUM?
7:30 Registra;on and Con;nental Breakfast
The forum provides opportuni;es for small group discussions between mul;ple companies.
9:15 Discussion Forums Begin
Each group has a set of discussion topics to get them started. They are free to bring up other topics, ques;ons, or concerns as they wish. This customizable and highly interac;ve format allows for content-‐rich discussions and creates lively and per;nent dialogue relevant to par;cipants’ daily work.
8:00 Opening Remarks & General Session 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Discussion Forums Resume 2:00 Adjournment
GENERAL SESSION Worksite & Workplace Ac;ve Shooter Preparedness by Lt. Terry Choate, Blue-‐U Defense Seminars, LLC
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Crew/team leaders • Foremen • Union as well as non-‐union overhead, underground, substa;on and gas workers • Contractors and consul;ng firms
WHAT’S NEW? We’ve recently invited contractors and consultants to the forum to encourage discussion of safe prac;ces when working with new people and groups. Do you work with underground and overhead distribu;on? The forums may be combined to allow those who work in mul;ple func;onal areas to par;cipate.
DISCUSSION TOPICS General safety topics relevant for all sessions: • Storm Restora;on • Developing a Safe Work Aotude • Personal Protec;ve Equipment • Training Programs • Programs to reduce injuries (back, strains, and sprains) Each group will also be provided with an extended list of topics for discussion based on their func;onal area(s). A=endees are encouraged to come to the program with addi;onal subjects or experiences to discuss. Sample topics: • Defensive Driving • Switching and Tagging • Grounding and Tes;ng Methods • New Tools -‐ What’s Making Your Job Easier?
REGISTRATION FEES ECNE Members
Non-‐ Members
$190
$245
Leaders & Recorders $85
For a list of ECNE member companies, please refer to the back of this brochure. Associate members are not listed here, so if you are unsure of your membership status, please contact ECNE at (603) 626-‐4602.
INTERESTED IN BEING A LEADER OR RECORDER? Leaders guide discussion during the Forum. They keep the group moving through subjects and ask ques;ons to encourage conversa;on. Recorders take notes for their group and provide them to ECNE at the end of the program.
LOCATION AND LODGING Lodging is not included in your registra;on fee and must be arranged directly with the hotel. Men;on ECNE 2016 Safety Awareness Forum to get the rate. Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center $129/night + tax 14 Mechanic Street Southbridge, MA 01550 (508) 765-‐8000 Rooms and rates are being held un5l Wed., March 2nd. You may also book online at www.southbridgehotel.com using the Group Code: 1603ENERGY.
