VLR Workshop

This is an American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid Adult & Child CPR AED course. The Heartsaver® Total course covers the following topics:

• Scene Assessment & Safety Medical Emergencies (asthma, allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and seizures)
• Injury Emergencies (bleeding, shock, wounds, spinal inquiries, broken bones, and sprains) Environmental Emergencies (bites, stings, temperature-related injuries, and poison emergencies)
• Adult & Child CPR (Compressions and Breaths)
• AED Use (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Adult & Child Relief from Choking Optional: Infant CPR & Relief from Choking

Instructor: VT SafetyNet, Tamara McLaughlin

Roads Scholar Category - 4 Safety hours

This is an American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid Adult & Child CPR AED course. The Heartsaver® Total course covers the following topics:

• Scene Assessment & Safety Medical Emergencies (asthma, allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and seizures)
• Injury Emergencies (bleeding, shock, wounds, spinal inquiries, broken bones, and sprains) Environmental Emergencies (bites, stings, temperature-related injuries, and poison emergencies)
• Adult & Child CPR (Compressions and Breaths)
• AED Use (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Adult & Child Relief from Choking Optional: Infant CPR & Relief from Choking

Instructor: VT SafetyNet, Tamara McLaughlin

Roads Scholar Category - 4 Safety hours

This is an American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid Adult & Child CPR AED course. The Heartsaver® Total course covers the following topics:

• Scene Assessment & Safety Medical Emergencies (asthma, allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and seizures)
• Injury Emergencies (bleeding, shock, wounds, spinal inquiries, broken bones, and sprains) Environmental Emergencies (bites, stings, temperature-related injuries, and poison emergencies)
• Adult & Child CPR (Compressions and Breaths)
• AED Use (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Adult & Child Relief from Choking Optional: Infant CPR & Relief from Choking

Instructor: VT SafetyNet, Tamara McLaughlin

Roads Scholar Category - 4 Safety hours

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This course is a 2-day program focused on safety procedures for understanding the equipment, personal protective equipment, and cutting techniques in felling roadside trees.
 
The course will consist of both classroom lecture and practicing rating roads in the field.
 
Instructor: Mike Smith of Chainsaw Strategies has been operating chainsaws for over 30 years. He is also a 25-year veteran firefighter. Mike has taken extensive training in the field of chainsaw operation. His teaching style includes a healthy portion of humor and student interaction.
 
Roads Scholar Category - 12 Equipment hours

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Topics that will be covered:

• Beaver biology, history, and management
• Best management practices (BMPs) for resolving beaver/human conflicts
• An overview of water control devices – beaver baffles, exclusion fences & other non-lethal techniques
• Explain the laws about beaver management and wetlands
• Resources to be better prepared for resolving beaver-human conflicts

Instructors: Tyler Brown and Brehan Furfey are wildlife biologists with Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s Furbearer Program. They have many years of experience in understanding and dealing with beaver management and beaver conflict resolution including public relations, beaver baffles, and removal.

Roads Scholar Category - 4 Environmental hours

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Itinerary:

9:00 am - 11:30 am: Introductions & Roundtable Discussion:

Topics include Deadlines, Compliance, Funding, Standards

Bring feedback and questions!

- What can assist your town in submitting upgrades?

- Have you had difficulty getting funding for projects you’d like to work on?

- Have there been issues with specific standards, if any?

- Have you had issues with repetitive losses?

 11:30 pm – 12:00 pm: Lunch (provided by RPC’s)

 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Technical Training for Road Erosion Inventories

 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: One-on-one time (optional) inquiries, feedback, technical assistance

For additional information contact DEC Municipal Roads Coordinator Chad McGann at chad.mcgann@vermont.gov or 802-636-7239.

Roads Scholar Category - 5 Technical hours

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Itinerary:

9:00 am - 11:30 am: Introductions & Roundtable Discussion:

Topics include Deadlines, Compliance, Funding, Standards

Bring feedback and questions!

- What can assist your town in submitting upgrades?

- Have you had difficulty getting funding for projects you’d like to work on?

- Have there been issues with specific standards, if any?

- Have you had issues with repetitive losses?

 11:30 pm – 12:00 pm: Lunch (provided by RPC’s)

 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Technical Training for Road Erosion Inventories

 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: One-on-one time (optional) inquiries, feedback, technical assistance

For additional information contact DEC Municipal Roads Coordinator Chad McGann at chad.mcgann@vermont.gov or 802-636-7239.

Roads Scholar Category - 5 Technical hours

REGISTER via VLR Website
REGISTER via LMS

Itinerary:

9:00 am - 11:30 am: Introductions & Roundtable Discussion:

Topics include Deadlines, Compliance, Funding, Standards

Bring feedback and questions!

- What can assist your town in submitting upgrades?

- Have you had difficulty getting funding for projects you’d like to work on?

- Have there been issues with specific standards, if any?

- Have you had issues with repetitive losses?

 11:30 pm – 12:00 pm: Lunch (provided by RPC’s)

 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Technical Training for Road Erosion Inventories

 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: One-on-one time (optional) inquiries, feedback, technical assistance

For additional information contact DEC Municipal Roads Coordinator Chad McGann at chad.mcgann@vermont.gov or 802-636-7239.

Roads Scholar Category - 5 Technical hours

REGISTER via VLR Website
REGISTER via LMS

Itinerary:

9:00 am - 11:30 am: Introductions & Roundtable Discussion:

Topics include Deadlines, Compliance, Funding, Standards

Bring feedback and questions!

- What can assist your town in submitting upgrades?

- Have you had difficulty getting funding for projects you’d like to work on?

- Have there been issues with specific standards, if any?

- Have you had issues with repetitive losses?

 11:30 pm – 12:00 pm: Lunch (provided by RPC’s)

 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Technical Training for Road Erosion Inventories

 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: One-on-one time (optional) inquiries, feedback, technical assistance

For additional information contact DEC Municipal Roads Coordinator Chad McGann at chad.mcgann@vermont.gov or 802-636-7239.

Roads Scholar Category - 5 Technical hours

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One-Day Workshop Objectives:
This comprehensive workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed for safe and responsible equipment operation. Key topics include:

1. Becoming a Responsible Operator – Understanding the role and responsibilities of equipment operators.
2. Managing Hazards and Risks – Identifying and mitigating potential dangers in the workplace.
3. Pre-Operations Safety – Conducting necessary safety checks before using equipment.
4. Operations Safety – Best practices for safe equipment handling during operation.
5. Equipment Shutdown Safety – Proper procedures for safely shutting down equipment.
6. Maintenance Safety Practices – Ensuring routine maintenance is performed safely and effectively.
7. Equipment Walkarounds & Pre-Operation Inspections – Conducting thorough safety inspections before use.
8. Safe Mounting & Dismounting – Proper techniques for getting on and off tractors and other equipment.
9. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Understanding and using the right safety gear.
10. Best Practices for Mowing in Various Environments – Safe mowing techniques for right-of-way areas, highways, rural roads, and urban settings.

This training provides essential safety measures and operational best practices to help operators work confidently and safely in any tractor/mower environment.

Roads Scholar Category - 6 Equipment hours

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