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TCaPWa & sWaNa 2014 annual Conference

Professional Development Technical Session #1


Opportunities 9:00-9:50 a.m.





TCAPWA and TN SWANA have assembled a group of dynamic speakers for , OCTOBER 9
presentations on a variety of technical and professional development topics related
to public works. These education sessions will provide you and your staff with high-
quality, convenient and cost-effective training in the areas of transportation, solid
waste, stormwater and wastewater management, and an array of technical topics.
To register for the conference and conference classes, go to tennessee.apwa.net
Technical Session #2

Engineering Technical Focus steps for developing an effective prevention program. 10:00-10:50 a.m.
How small to Medium sized Participants will understand how public works
Cities Can Mitigate sanitary professionals are injured, why it matters and how a
few basic strategies can go a long way in preventing
sewer overflows common injuries and promoting employee health.
The presentation will discuss how small and medium Streamlined education sessions with per session RAffLES!
sized cities can mitigate and manage sanitary sewer urban Forestry & Public Works -
overflows (SSOs). Although much attention has been
focused on large municipal waste water systems, Why it Matters!
smaller communities struggle with the same The presentation will highlight the importance of
challenges and mandates. Learn how other small and urban forestry and forest resource management 2014 TECHNiCAl SESSiONS - THURSDAY Technical Session #3
medium sized cities are addressing SSOs throughout within public works. Information will include the cost
Tennessee. benefits of managing versus “reacting” to forest 1:30-2:20 p.m.
resources. Topics include how a community can
Engineering Technical Focus develop and implement a formal program as well as
the social and financial costs associated with forest
green infrastructure - resources.
“lessons learned”
The presentation will consist of a brief overview active shooter in the Workplace
from TDEC about how and why TDEC has arrived at Training - knowing the basics!
1" infiltration requirements. In addition to TDEC’s
overview, Jason Foster and Patrick Massey with LDA The presentation - intended for businesses, schools,
Engineering will present lessons learned in the field and other private entities - will provide vital
from design to construction of green stormwater information about mitigating the threat posed by
practices followed by a question and answer time individuals who carry out acts of violence, along with
with the audience. information that addresses intervention, clarifies the
role of those who are involved and how to effectively
respond to the problem. Joint Panel Discussion
Engineering Technical Focus 2:30-3:30 p.m.
aDa Compliance and Public Works Marketing and Communications 101
- Program Development in Metro for Public Works Professionals
Nashville The presentation will provide public works
The presentation will cover Metro Nashville’s long professionals with an understanding and a
term program to insure that activities within the framework for developing an effective marketing available for snow and ice removal. It will also
right-of-way of any street, alley or highway, such as and communications program for their departments. examine ways that Public Works officials can make
construction, maintenance, and repair are performed Participants will understand why public works their snow and ice removal programs more efficient
in compliance with the American with Disabilities departments must assume responsibility for and cost effective.
Act (ADA) and the Justice Department’s Standard for marketing and communications in this era of social
Accessible Design, initially set forth in 28 CFR, Part media and how, with existing resources, programs National aPWa -
36, Appendix A. can be developed.
Chapter and branch leadership
Public Works employee safety snow and ice response - Development
& Health - Why it Matters and emerging Technologies Join National APWA representative Brian Van Norman
Developing a Program The presentation will provide participants with as he presents an overview of chapter and branch
leadership development and discusses ways that
The presentation will highlight the costs, both information on snow and ice removal technologies National can help you at the local level.
personal and financial, associated with employee and techniques throughout Tennessee. The seminar
health and safety and discuss methods and simple will discuss some of the current technologies
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