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June 2004
Maintenance workers learn new skills at training expo
For maintenance workers to do their jobs more safely and efficiently, they need training in the latest practices and technology. A popular place to get this training is the annual Spring Maintenance Training Expo. This year's expo, held in St. Cloud April 27–28, attracted more than 550 state, county, and city highway and street workers from all across the state as well as other interested parties.
This was the first year that CTS assumed primary sponsorship for the event, in cooperation with the Minnesota Local Road Research Board, Mn/DOT, the Minnesota Street Superintendents Association, and the Minnesota Public Works Association.
The expo provided 11 different training sessions that varied from chainsaw safety to pesticide application to erosion control. The Toward Zero Deaths Program also was on the agenda (please visit the TZD Website for more about this multi-agency effort). In addition, 55 exhibitors displayed their products and services.
The expo also provided the latest information about research projects funded by CTS, commercial driver license management, and truck regulations in general. Participants also earned continuing education units and Minnesota LTAP "Roads Scholar" credits (see the LTAP website to learn more about the Roads Scholar Program).