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EPA Water Laboratory Alliance 3-Day Security Summit

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The Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA) will host a 3-day virtual summit on November 16 - 18, 2021. The Summit will include:  An overview of the Water Laboratory Alliance/Environmental Response Laboratory Network and EPA Water Security Resources. Exciting track sessions related to the Water Sector with subject matter experts in the areas of: Climate Resiliency, Environmental Justice, Cybersecurity, Technology Innovation, and Water Resilience in Indian Country. A Tabletop exercise featuring a water contamination scenario and designed to showcase EPA tools and resources and emergency response planning. Participants will be guided through the process of enhancing response readiness by developing a roadmap to update analytical support Emergency Response Plans. Day 1 will feature state of the art discussions of the challenges presented by climate change and cybersecurity. Speakers will present useful resources from EPA’s Water Security Division, partner utilities, and laboratories to support preparedness and response efforts for you and your stakeholders. On Day 2, we are excited to host panel presentations on environmental justice, a spotlight on Tribal utilities, and a special session highlighting WLA emergency response planning. The resources presented in these sessions, paired with the expertise of our panelists, will enhance your water contamination response readiness.    Day 3 will walk […]

Webinar | Lone Agriculture Worker Safety [Spanish]

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Maintenance, irrigation, and pesticide application are agriculture tasks where employees often work alone. Lone agriculture workers can face higher safety risks depending on the location, type of work, and inability to get immediate help in the event of an emergency.   In this course, you will learn key factors to consider when evaluating lone worker tasks and ways to help keep employees safe and secure when they work alone.   This session covers: Common lone worker safety hazards and factors that can lead to high-risk situations How to effectively communicate and regularly check-in with lone workers Lone worker safety training needs How to prepare for, and respond to lone worker emergencies

Baywork Virtual Training Buffet | Don’t Put This Off: Strategies to Address Procrastination

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Rita Mae Brown said, “If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.” Most of us have experienced procrastination at some point in our careers or personal lives. Did you know procrastination chronically affects 15%–25% of adults. Join us as we discuss some of the opportunities and challenges with procrastinating behaviors. We will discover why we procrastinate and strategies to help get the work done. This session is for all audiences.  Instructor: Karoline Terrazas, Organizational Performance Manager, Union Sanitary District  The webinar is hosted by: BAYWORK

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Baywork Virtual Training Buffet | Training the Workforce of Tomorrow

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In order to meet our need for more skilled maintenance & operations workers, the water sector needs to offer more structured and intentional on-the-job training. Apprenticeship and internship can not only help meet our need for new workers, but address our diversity challenges as well. Join this conversation among former apprentices and apprentice program coordinators.  Panelists:  ● Jonathan Burgess, Utility Maintenance Manager, Valley Water  ● Robert Scott, Technical Training Program Administrator, Valley Water  ● Scott Goodell, Manager, IEWorks  Moderator: Michael Kushner, Manager, BAYWORK  The webinar is hosted by: BAYWORK

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Baywork Virtual Training Buffet | The Digital Worker: Using Digital Tools to Deliver Water Services

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This workshop will outline the research and process BAYWORK underwent to produce the white paper on the Digital Worker: Using Digital Tools to Deliver Water Services. This workshop will give the audience samples of challenges and lessons learned in nine categories and will be a chance to discuss these challenges and lessons learned, as well as next steps and how we can continue to collaborate on these critical areas.  Instructor: Catherine Curtis, BAYWORK Board Member, Workforce Reliability, CBTS Task Force Lead, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Wastewater Enterprise  The webinar is hosted by: BAYWORK

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American Ground Water Trust | Water Well & Pumping Technology Workshop

The Centre at Sycamore Plaza 5000 Clarke Avenue, Lakewood, CA, United States

Register to attend and learn about the latest practical, cost-effective solutions to achieve maximum water yield from wells. Presenters will discuss how to maximize the economic return on pumped groundwater by correct pump selection, well operation and use of real-time data to effectively match well pumping to aquifer conditions and water demands Water Well & Pumping Technology Workshop Program & Registration (click here) See the Program Details for presentation schedule, presenter and topics and also register online. Register to attend both workshops and the 2nd workshop is 40% off the registration price! Continental breakfast, snacks and lunch included in price of registration. Continuing Education  Approval for CA Drinking Water Operators - 6.5 Hours Approved for CA Water Well Drillers & Pump Installation Contractors - 6.5 Hours Pending approval by IA for Agricultural Irrigation Specialists & Irrigation Designers Certificate of Attendance available for all professions upon completion of CE Form Workshop Presenter Professional Bios Meet the workshop presenters! Workshop Sponsor and Exhibit Opportunities Join our current supporters and exhibitors and promote your organization at this event! Workshop Sponsors: 

American Ground Water Trust | PFAS Solutions Workshop

The Centre at Sycamore Plaza 5000 Clarke Avenue, Lakewood, CA, United States

Register to attend and learn more about the latest treatment and management of PFAS at "upstream" sources, tools for measuring PFAS, how PFAS is affecting local California water supply and solutions and options for PFAS treatment, updates on OCWD's pilot PFAS treatment facility, costs involved with remediation and challenges for water suppliers, including evolving regulations and limited budgets. PFAS Solutions Workshop Program & Registration See the Program Details for presentation schedule, presenter and topics and also register online. Register to attend both workshops and the 2nd workshop is 40% off the registration price. Continental breakfast, snacks and lunch included in price of registration. Continuing Education Pending approval for Water Operators Certificate of Attendance available for all professions upon completion of CE Form PFAS Solutions Workshop Presenter Professional Bios Meet the workshop presenters! PFAS Solutions Workshop Sponsor and Exhibit Opportunities Join our current supporters and exhibitors and promote your organization at this event! Workshop Sponsors: 

Webinar | Staying Safe During Non-Routine Agriculture Tasks [English]

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Every year thousands of agriculture workers perform non-routine tasks during the off-season. A non-routine task is work not normally done by the employee, and where they have little or no experience. Roof repair, construction, painting, trenching, and welding are some examples of non-routine tasks in agriculture.   Employees performing non-routine tasks without a standard operating procedure, sufficient training, or required protective equipment can suffer severe injuries and even death. This course provides an overview of the preparation and actions required to safely perform nonroutine tasks.   This session covers: Factors contributing to possibility of severe injury during non-routine tasks Creating standard operating procedures for non-routine tasks Non-routine task hazard identification and selection of personal protective equipment selection Non-routine task employee selection, safety training, and emergency preparedness

Webinar | Staying Safe During Non-Routine Agriculture Tasks [Spanish]

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Every year thousands of agriculture workers perform non-routine tasks during the off-season. A non-routine task is work not normally done by the employee, and where they have little or no experience. Roof repair, construction, painting, trenching, and welding are some examples of non-routine tasks in agriculture.   Employees performing non-routine tasks without a standard operating procedure, sufficient training, or required protective equipment can suffer severe injuries and even death. This course provides an overview of the preparation and actions required to safely perform nonroutine tasks.   This session covers: Factors contributing to possibility of severe injury during non-routine tasks Creating standard operating procedures for non-routine tasks Non-routine task hazard identification and selection of personal protective equipment selection Non-routine task employee selection, safety training, and emergency preparedness  

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