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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  

Webinar | PA Workplace Safety Committee Certification Training

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 Online Webinar -  Available to members with CalMutuals JPRIMA Worker's Compensation insurance only.   This safety committee certification training webinar meets the requirements set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and can help improve your safety program.   During this training we’ll discuss: The PA Workplace Safety Committee Certification Program requirements How to lead and operate a productive safety committee meeting How to identify workplace hazards and reduce work-related employee injury and illness How to conduct effective workplace incident investigations To learn more or sign up:  Visit TheZenith.com, scroll down to Zenith Solution Center. You can also contact us at 800-440-5020 or email ecommerce@thezenith.com

EFCN: 2022 Water Loss Series for Small Water Systems: Session 1: Importance of Water Auditing

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Join experts from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center for a no-cost webinar series on Water Loss. This series of six webinars will show small water systems why and how to complete a water audit, and will provide guidance on using the audit results to further water loss control within their utilities. Those interested must register for each session individually and are welcome to attend any number of the sessions. View/Download | Water Loss Series Flyer Session 1: Importance of Water Auditing This 30-minute session will explain the big picture of water loss control for small water utilities.  A water loss audit is only a part of water loss control, and alone does not reduce water loss.  Therefore, systems should understand what a water loss control program includes and the role a water audit plays in such programs.  This session will outline the benefits of implementing a water loss control program that includes water auditing.  Partners:        Who Should Attend:  Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems

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RCAC: AB54 & AB240: Ethics for Mutual Water Company Board Members

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By law, all mutual water board members are required to have two hours of ethics training within six months of taking office and every six years following. This training is designed to provide system longevity and help ensure that board members meet their legal responsibilities. Required training topics include conflicts of interest, fiduciary responsibilities, Safe Drinking Water Act compliance, long-term management and capital improvement planning. We will also cover the AB240 requirements, which affect mutual water systems as of January 1, 2014. This workshop allows mutual water systems to comply with this regulation and helps prepare them to better govern their water company. This workshop meets the legal requirement for board members ethics training under AB54. Participants will learn: • Requirements of AB54 and AB240 • Financial conflicts of interest to avoid • About strategic planning • Financial responsibilities • Capital improvement planning • How to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act Board Basics Series: The recommended audience includes directors, board members and managers of mutual water companies. Click here for brochure. Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded Contact Hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.  Certificates will be available through your profile.

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