Work Zone Safety - Berlin

Date: 2/4/2025 8:30 AM - 2/4/2025 2:30 PM

Location: Berlin Public Safety Building
23 Linden St.

Berlin, Massachusetts

Capacity:

30/30

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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
Tom Town of Berlin
Adam Town of Berlin
Ryan Nitsch Engineering
Matthew Nitsch Engineering
Chris Nitsch Engineering
David Nitsch Engineering
Joseph Nitsch Engineering
Adam Nitsch Engineering
Robert Nitsch Engineering
James Nitsch Engineering
Justin Town of Northborough
Jason Town of Northborough
Tom Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Aidan Town of Northborough
Connor Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Timothy MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (West Boylston)
Brian Town of Sutton
Brendyn Town of Sutton
Hudson Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Chris Town of Berlin
Sean Town of Concord
Ken Town of Berlin
Chase Town of Sutton
Rosevaldo Town of Needham DPW
Mohammad Yakhub City of Worcester DPW & Parks
Erik Town of Concord
Nick Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Jim Town of Berlin
David Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Christopher Town of Needham DPW
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.