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Spreader Calibration - Franklin

Date: 11/2/2017 8:00 AM - 11/2/2017 2:00 PM

Location: Franklin Public Works Department
157 Fisher Street

Franklin, Massachusetts

Capacity:

12/20


Overview

Spreader Calibration: Save time, save money, save the environment by not over applying. This class will cover all the necessary steps for calibration of spreaders. Weather you spread sand or salt this class will teach how to achieve a goal of 250 lbs of salt per lane mile or 1,000 lbs of sand per lane mile (for gravel roads) or anything in between. Please bring your spreader truck with you and get it calibrated. This class will be both indoors and out so please plan and dress accordingly.  

8:00 Registration
8:30 Spreader calibration video and classroom instruction
9:30 break
9:45 Equipment check and safety briefing
11:00 Spreader calibration
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Spreader calibration continued
1:30 Questions and evaluations

 

*This session is limited to 2 MassDOT personnel

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Tony Town of Franklin DPW
Pat Town of Franklin
Manny Town of Hingham
Jeff Town of Hingham
Keith Town of Randolph
Michael Town of Wellesley DPW
Sean Town of Holliston Highway Department
Jose Town of Brookline
Randy Town of Hingham
Al Town of Brookline
Nick Town of Hingham
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 operations 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.