Workshops Offered

Objective: To give students an overview of the materials that will be covered on the California State D2-D3 exam. The student will receive comprehensive review material.

Overview:
D2:
Water Distribution Mathematics Sources of Supply Electricity Disinfection	Elementary Water Quality Distribution System Operation Pumps and Motors Safety
D3:
Water Distribution Mathematics Groundwater and Surface Supplies	Disinfection & Piping Distribution Systems Operation

Distribution Review D4-D5: 8 Hrs.

Objective: To give students an overview of the materials that will be covered on the California State D4-D5 exam. The student will receive comprehensive review material.

Treatment Review T1-T2: 8 Hrs.

Objective: To give students an overview of the materials that will be covered on the CA State T1-T2 exam. Students will receive comprehensive review material.

Overview:
California Water Regulations Water Sources Watershed Management Water Storage Basic Limnology Applied Water Chemistry Applied Water Mathematics Water Treatment Technologies Filtration Methods Treatment Chemicals Process Equipment Plant Safety Water Quality & Monitoring Requirements	Laboratory Tests and Interpretation Bacteriological Sampling Procedures Microbiology Disinfection C-T Concepts and C-T Calculation Hardness Removal Blending Jar Testing Procedures Distribution System Operations Cross-Connection and Corrosion Prevention Public Health Aspects of a Potable Water Supply

Treatment Review T3-T4: 8 Hrs.

Objective: To give students an overview of the materials that will be covered on the California State T3-T4 exam. Students will receive comprehensive review material.

Overview:
California Water Regulations Water Sources Advance Watershed Management Water Storage Basic Limnology Applied Advance Water Chemistry Applied Advance Water Mathematics Advance Water Treatment Technologies Advance Filtration Methods Treatment Chemicals Process Equipment Plant Safety	Water Quality & Monitoring Requirements Laboratory Tests & Interpretation Bacteriological Sampling Procedures Microbiology Disinfection C-T Concepts & C-T Calculation Hardness Removal Blending Jar Testing Procedures Distribution System Operations Cross-Connection and Corrosion Prevention Public Health Aspects of a Potable Water Supply

Math Review for Treatment and Distribution: 8 Hrs.

Objective: To help prepare students for the Math portion of the Treatment and Distribution Exam.

Backflow Refresher: 8 Hrs.

Objective: This workshop will cover the topics that the students will be tested on for their Backflow Certification through AWWA. Students must have previously completed a 40 Hr. Backflow Course.

Overview:
Backflow Prevention and Methods Hydraulics and Theory Regulations and Codes System Protection	Field Test Procedures Safety Troubleshooting Hands-On Testing

Hazard Communication and Chlorine Safety: 8 Hrs.

Objective: This class will assist employers and employees to: Recognize, evaluate, and inventory hazardous chemicals in the workplace. This class was developed to explain the hazards of working with chemicals in the water utility field. Students are encouraged to bring MSDS's from their workplace and a copy of their written Hazard Communication plan. Materials and handouts will be provided and students will work in groups.

Overview:
Hazards of working with chemicals in the workplace How to handle Chlorine & respond to an emergency	How to obtain & read an MSDS Storage & Labeling Employee information Training requirements

CAL OSHA Overview Part I: 4 Hrs.

Objective: This workshop will examine an overview of the fundamental occupational safety and health topics that are required to promote a safe and healthful work environment in the water utility field.

Overview:

Overview of OSHA and the California Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1973
Understanding title 8 & Standards
Codes and Regulations: Minimum Program requirements in California

CAL OSHA Overview Part II: 4 Hrs.

Objective: The student will acquire the knowledge to apply effective techniques to recognize, identify, control or eliminate, and correct unsafe workplace conditions. This workshop examines how an effective industrial accident prevention program implements principles and techniques to minimize the frequency and severity of industrial accidents. A successful program focuses on the control or elimination of hazards in the work place.

Overview:
Hazard recognition Identifying employee exposure Taking appropriate corrective measures for effective accident prevention efforts Affective hazard control Accident prevention program Safety inspections	Accident investigation techniques Conduct job hazard Accident analysis Apply Federal and CAL/OSHA safety standards Orders and regulations

Emergency Planning and Disaster Preparedness: 4 Hrs.

Objective: This workshop will benefit individuals who are responsible for emergency management or disaster preparedness operations. The workshop emphasizes the requirements of the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and how to apply them to the emergency planning process. This workshop examines emergency planning and disaster preparedness management as practiced in California.

Overview:
Legal & Regulatory framework Function of an emergency organization Cost factors	Examine Potential emergencies & disasters requiring preparation Concepts of operation

Confined Space Entry and Respiratory Protection: 8 Hrs.

Objective: This class will assist individuals to Recognize, evaluate and control confined space hazards, save lives and protect individuals from job-related injuries and illnesses, promote safe and effective work practices, reduce preventable workers compensation losses, comply with T8 CCR, Article 108, sections 5156-5158. CAL/OSHA’s regulation for worker use of respirators took effect November 1998. Sections 5144 in title 8, CCR, details steps employers must take to assure safe and effective use of respirators in the workplace.

Overview: This full-day workshop is divided into two portions.

First Half of Workshop

Explain the hazards of confined space work
Assist in establishing and maintaining an effective confined space program
Information about confined spaces
Definitions about confined spaces
Requirements for entry into permit-required confined spaces
Annual employee training
Periodic program evaluation

Second Half of Workshop

Elements of the Respirator Program
All procedures in written form
Selecting appropriate respirators
Medical evaluation of respirator users
Annual face seal fit testing
Procedures for routine & emergency use
Respirator cleaning and Disinfection
Storage & Inspection
Maintenance & repair
Air quality for supplied air devices
Annual employee training

Water 101 (for the Non-Operator)

Objective: To familiarize the Non-Operator employee about the Water Industry and its components.