Training is Important

The mission of UF TREEO is to provide Excellence in Environmental Training, and that is what we have done and continue to do since 1977. This article from Environmental Health and Safety News, although written a few years ago offers advice that is never out of date.

"Failure to train is training to fail - was a popular saying a few years ago. Nobody disputes that teaching someone how to do their job is a good thing, but too little weight is given to the value of continuing training. Learning is development, and without development you get stagnation, and that isn’t a good thing for any business. In terms of health and safety, training is not only important, but essential for workers’ continuing competence and safety." (Published by Bay Publishing in Health and Safety Middle East 2009 09:00 GMT Sunday 10th May 2009) To learn more……  If you are interested in upcoming training for your professional development, please click here for a schedule of courses occurring in the next few weeks.

New – Refresher Registration Bundles

Register in one of our Refresher Registration Bundles Today!

Register for two or three refresher courses offered in one location and enter your contact/ payment information once. Available for: -Asbestos Refreshers -Hazardous Waste / Materials Refreshers -Solid Waste Refresher

We have several Bundles planned in the next few weeks, click here for details.

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U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials/Waste Transportation

March 6, 2013 Daytona Beach, FL $325

If you are involved in the preparation, documentation, packaging, labeling, shipping or transportation of hazardous materials then this training is MUST for you. This course can significantly improve your knowledge of hazardous materials regulations, helping you prevent penalties and shipping delays.

Did you Know? According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), human error is the probable cause of most transportation incidents involving the release of hazardous materials. Anyone involved in documenting, labeling, packaging and transporting hazardous materials must be trained to ensure the safety of the shipper, carrier, the general public and the environment. US DOT regulations make periodic training mandatory.

The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Subpart H, requires training for persons involved in the handling and/or transporting hazardous materials in commerce. Some of these requirements mandate initial training for new hazardous materials employees within 90 days of employment and recurring training.

This course is approved by the Florida Solid Waste Management Training Committee for continuing education credit. FBPE PDHs 0006168: 7.5; Provider #0004021 Solid Waste Landfill/TS/MRF: 6.0

For More Information: Contact Carol Hinton: chinton@treeo.ufl.edu or 352/392-9570 x209

Register Today!

23rd Annual Cross-Connection Control Conference

The 23rd Annual Cross-Connection Control Conference is just weeks away, have you registered yet?

It is not too late to register and take advantage of these conference benefits:

• Receive 1.0 CEUs for WW/DW/DS
• Learn what is going on in the industry today
• Hear about important regulations and how to avoid costly fines
• Receive up-to-date information on backflow prevention assemblies

We would also like to congratulate James Clouser, Kevin Oatman and George Quimby; the winners of the early Cross-Connection Control Conference registration contest. These lucky winners will receive a free registration towards a Backflow Recertification Exam.

We look forward to seeing you March 6-7 in Daytona Beach.

LEED or Green Globes, Which Would You Choose?

UF TREEO in partnership with the Green Building Initiative offers training to designers and construction professionals on the rapidly emerging Green Globes sustainable building rating system, together with an optional examination that can earn the attendee the designation of Green Globes Professional (GGP).

This course trains and tests design and construction professionals for the purpose of acquiring the Green Globes Professional (GGP) credential. Green Globes is a sustainable building certification program that is approved by the US government and the state of Florida for certifying public sector buildings. Backed by excellent customer support, Green Globes offers a streamlined and affordable way to advance the overall environmental performance and sustainability of commercial buildings.

Even though there are similarities among Green Globes, LEED, and other sustainable building rating systems, the Green Globes system has distinct advantages, to learn more click here.