Trenching & Excavating Safety: Competent Person - Needham

Date: 2/21/2017 8:30 AM - 2/21/2017 3:00 PM

Location: Sheraton Needham Hotel
100 Cabot Street

Needham, Massachusetts

Capacity:

16/30



Overview

This workshop will present individuals with training in the following areas:

  • Conducting site inspections
  • Establishing proper access & egress
  • Identifying potential environmental hazards
  • Determining soil composition & classification
  • Implementing protective systems (sloping, shoring, shielding)

For more information view the workshop brochure.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Colleen MassDOT District 2
Yam MassDOT District 4
Valerie MassDOT
Thomas Town of Medfield
Russell City of Newton
James Town of Medfield
Malcom Town of Medfield
Joe Town of Medfield
Paul Town of Medfield
Robert Town of Medfield
Tiago City of Newton
John Town of Medfield
Eddie Town of Medfield
James Town of Medfield
Melissa City of Newton
Matthew City of Newton DPW
Instructors
  • Michael Smith
    Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
    Michael Smith is the Baystate Roads Technical Training Specialist. He was a Highway Superintendent for 20 years where he developed and implemented modern road maintenance techniques. Mike was responsible for day to day operation and long range planning for the municipality.

    Before retiring in 2015, Mike was also a firefighter for 34 years. He is a lifelong resident of Heath, Massachusetts, whose teaching style includes a healthy portion of humor and student interaction. Mike can be reached at: mdsmith@umass.edu