TMLIRP Safety and Risk Management Training Sessions

TMLIRP Safety and Risk Management Training Sessions

Local government employees will find at least one course that will help them review and improve decisions that impact themselves, co-workers, and the public.

Loading and Transporting of Equipment
To protect the public, laws and proper procedures must be followed to safely load and transport equipment. This course will focus on the selection of the proper truck and trailer, correct grade of chains and binders, and state and federal laws to remember.

This course is a combination of a classroom segment and hands-on onsite training exercise. Participants will inspect a trailer and vehicle as well as load and tie down a piece of equipment.

Requirements for this class is one truck and trailer normal and frequently transported piece of equipment per entity attending. Examples: one 10-12 yard dump truck with haul trailer or a one-ton pickup plus gooseneck trailer.

Participants must bring appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety vest, work boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hard hat.

Trenching and Excavation Awareness Not understanding the hazards of excavation and trench work is a dangerous mindset. Workers are at risk if they enter an unprotected trench and the walls collapse. With awareness of proper planning and equipment, workers can complete their responsibilities safely.

Confined Space Safety Awareness
Confined spaces present many hazards to public employees. Employees might not recognize the dangers and take precautions necessary for safety. Knowing the hazards is one of the steps to being safe, along with understanding roles, carrying out a proper procedure, communication, and using the right tools and equipment. Confined Space Safety Awareness will inform and motivate employees to utilize safety standards and determine appropriate steps.

Who Should Attend? Loading and Transporting of Equipment is designed to educate, entertain, and challenge any employee expected to transport machinery and equipment, including streets, water, wastewater, gas, electric, and other utilities personnel.

Trenching and Excavation Awareness is designed to provide awareness for any employee directly or indirectly involved in trenching or excavation. This course is also valuable for employees not involved in such operations who need to understand the dangers of trenching and excavation.

Confined Space Safety Awareness is for any employee directly or indirectly involved in confined space operations. The course is valuable for any employee who needs to understand the dangers of confined spaces, even if they are not involved in such operations.

By providing fresh perspectives and interactive learning opportunities, TMLIRP training can benefit employees of cities and other entities throughout Texas.