01/03/2013 - New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology - NZIHT

BITUMEN — MANAGING THE RISK 1 DAYPRESENTER Barry GundersenThis is an essential risk awarenesscourse targeted at senior managers,engineers and supervisors involved inmanaging businesses or operationsthat include the storage, transport andproduction of bituminous materials;and road surfacing works. A separatecourse “Bitumen — Basic Safety” isintended for all others involved in theroading industry.It is absolutely essential that all thoseinvolved in managing or supervisingbituminous operations or businesses,fully understand the significant hazardspresented by the materials, related plantand equipment, the legislative requirementsimposed and the procedures required toadequately manage the many risks involved.The one day course will be presented withthe aid of graphic practical demonstrationsand is designed to help managers complywith Health and Safety responsibilities.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN‘BITUMEN — BASIC SAFETY’ AND ‘BITUMEN— MANAGING THE RISK’?The “Bitumen — Managing the Risk”course is based on the Bitumen — BasicSafety course, but differs in that it isaimed specifically at managers and putsa “management slant” on bitumen safetyissues. Some of the more basic introductorythings in the “Bitumen — Basic Safety”course have been removed and beensubstituted with relevant managementissues.There should be no compelling needfor those managers who have recentlyattended the “Bitumen Safety” course toattend the “Bitumen — Managing the Risk”course — although if it is more than 3 — 5DATESCHRISTCHURCHAUCKLANDPALMERSTON NORTH24 May7 June4 Octoberyears since they have, then it would be anideal refresher.However, records show that many middlemanagers in the road surfacing industryhave never attended the “Bitumen — BasicSafety” course, or have attended once,then never re-attended to routinely refreshtheir knowledge. Further, very few seniormanagers have ever attended.For more detailed information pleasecontact Jan Kivell. jan@nziht.co.nz orphone 06 759 7065 ext 708.BITUMEN — BASIC SAFETY1 DAYPRESENTERS Barry GundersenIt is absolutely essential thatall those involved in any waywith bituminous materials fullyunderstand the significant hazardspresented and the procedures usedto ensure safety.This is an essential awareness coursefor anybody involved in any way withthe road surfacing industry and ispresented with the aid of graphicpractical demonstrations.It is a pre-requisite for other advancedcourses for those handling, workingnear, operating or maintaining bitumenequipment or supervising the use ofbituminous materials.A special variation of this course“Bitumen – Managing the Risk” isdesigned specifically for seniormanagers, engineers and supervisors.This course will assist with compliancewith the Health and Safety inEmployment Act.TOPICS INCLUDE» Introduction to bituminous materialsincluding emulsions» Health hazards, personal precautions» Hazards when working around bitumenplants and hot-mix plants» Hazards associated with fieldoperations» Importance of appropriate training» Dangers of water» First aid for bitumen burns andchemical burns» Dangerous goods, flash point,auto-ignition, safe distance» Explosion hazards, empty tank hazards» Maintenance hazards, spillageprecautions» Fire safety including ‘hands on’experience in the use of portablefire extinguishers to fight flammableliquid fires» Miscellaneous associated hazardsencountered in the road surfacingindustryFor more detailed information pleasecontact Jan Kivell. jan@nziht.co.nz orphone 06 759 7065 ext 708.DATESINVERCARGILLDUNEDINCHRISTCHURCHNELSONAUCKLANDAUCKLANDHAMILTONHAMILTONTAURANGAPALMERSTON NORTHNEW PLYMOUTHWHANGAREI14 May17 May22 May31 May10 June11 June13 June14 June18 June21 June25 June28 June2 |TRAINING TALK MARCH 2013