Work Zone Safety - Bridgewater

Date: 3/5/2024 8:30 AM - 3/5/2024 12:30 PM

Location: Bridgewater Community Center
355 Plymouth Street

East Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Capacity:

34/35



Overview

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Course Description: 
This program reviews the general considerations for planning and installing temporary traffic control. Additionally, the program addresses potential hazards created by the presence of the work zone and measures to mitigate those hazards. Participants will discuss the needs and methods for inspecting and maintaining temporary traffic control.
 
Target Audience:
Anyone involved with, or spends time in or around, a work zone will benefit from this class.

Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please contact Caitlin Rachmaciej at crachmaciej@umass.edu or 413-230-9517 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.

Also, if you have any dietary restrictions, please inform Caitlin Rachmaciej at least 10 days prior to the event.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Jay Town of East Bridgewater
Jennifer UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Benjamin UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Neil Town of East Bridgewater
Chester Town of Halifax Highway Department
John Town of Bridgewater
andrew City of Easthampton
William Town of Orleans
Joe Town of Wellesley DPW
Demetrius Town of Wellesley DPW
Jake Town of Hanover DPW
Thomas City of Easthampton
Kevin Town of Needham DPW
Matthew Town of Harwich
Jim Town of Shrewsbury
Chris Town of Needham
Jeff Town of Bridgewater
Jordy Town of Wellesley DPW
Steven Town of Hanson Highway Department
Mike Town of Halifax Highway Department
Ryan Town of Hanson Highway Department
Brett Town of Hanover
Bryan Town of Orleans
Joe Town of Hanson Highway Department
Conor City of Salem
Kate City of Salem
Daniel Town of Hanson Highway Department
Zack Town of Needham DPW
Dan Town of Wellesley DPW
Jamison Town of Hanson
Kyle Town of Hanson Highway Department
Jeffrey Town of Halifax Highway Department
Conor City of Easthampton
Ray Town of Bridgewater
Instructors
  • Peter Cusolito
    Director at Ranger Security and Emergency Preparedness, LLC

    Peter Cusolito is a safety and emergency planning consultant with over 40 years of experience in strategic planning, training management, and in applying safety emergency preparedness planning principles in a variety of environments. A former senior military officer, he served as a representative to the public for the coordination of public safety planning for several large-scale, high-risk events throughout the country.

    For the past 15 years, Peter has been working with private and public sector clients from the local to national level to improve work zone safety awareness and practices. He has led the development, implementation, and sustainment of public and private sector programs to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance.  Peter has helped clients establish policies and practices that facilitate hazard analysis, identify appropriate mitigation measures, and maintain a process of continuous evaluation. To aid in program implementation, he has developed specific tools to support the completion of safety assessments and the publication of site-specific health and safety plans.

    Peter teaches a variety of health and safety topics and is an authorized trainer for the OSHA-10 and 30-hour programs in both Construction and General Industry.