What is APWA Illinois Roads Scholar Program all about?
APWA IRSP offers a comprehensive training program in a three year cycle.
For one week per year road right of way workers in this program will be trained in various aspects, inc
Participants who successfully attend all three training years will be designated as an APWA Illinois Roads Scholar.
Additionally, after completion of the program, graduates will be offered the opportunity to attend a hands-on equipment training session which can be added as an endorsement to your certificate
http://illinoisroadsscholarprogram.com
PURPOSE: This class provides training to local agency personnel for their day labor and maintenance activities. It meets requirements established by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. PREREQUISITES: This course is available to local agency highway personnel holding a valid driver’s license or an Illinois Identification Card from the Secretary of State. TOPICS COVERED: Traffic control devices, the flagger’s role in work zone safety, Illinois laws and responsibilities, and flagging procedures.
LENGTH: ½ day
PDH’s: 3.0
Instructor: Stephanie Stoverink (IDOT)
Local Public Agency Personnel Only
Please register for Flagger Training with the link below:
https://forms.office.com/g/VCpYYLQ20f
8:00 am
Wednesday
09/14/2022
Palatine Police Training Room
595 North Hicks Road
Palatine, IL
Additional locations and dates will be released at the end of September in the Training Program.
This website lists 23 online safety training modules for Local Public Agencies relevant to work performed by operations staff. The training modules maybe viewed by individual operators or used for regularly scheduled safety meetings. Each module contains an instructional video, OSHA factsheets, tailgate talks and more.
More information can be found at https://iowaltap.iastate.edu/2020-safety-resources-main-face/