Southern Section Training Event and Meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM

This Event Is Open To All. You Do Not Have To Be A WWOA Member To Attend

AGENDA

8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Morning Refreshments (coffee, juice, donuts) [if purchased].

8:30 - 12:00 Backflow Prevention & Cross Connection Control (Part 1) *. TRE PENDING (See description below).

8:30 - 12:00 Excavation Trenching and Shoring Safety (Part 1) *. TRE 7857-24-09; All Operators (NP), 7.0 hours. 1.5X (See description below).

12:00 - 1:00 Catered Lunch by Randy's Ribs (If purchased) and Southern Section Business Meeting (Southern Section Members Only)

1:00 - 4:30 Backflow Prevention & Cross Connection Control (Part 2) *

1:00 - 4:30 Excavation Trenching and Shoring Safety (Part 2) *

4:30 Adjourn

* You must attend both sessions of the class to obtain your training certificate.

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You must register no later than Friday, August 8, 2025.

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Southern_Section_Meeting_and_Training_08.13.25.pdf

Location Information

Location Name
North East Community Center
Address
4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732 US
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Please read the class descriptions carefully as there are meal options for the Excavation Safety class.

Class Options. (Please Choose One)

EXCAVATION TRENCHING AND SHORING SAFETY (WITHOUT MEALS) ($0.00) [38 remaining]
(Training Only - Does NOT include Morning Refreshments or Catered Lunch)
TRE 7857-24-09; All Operators (Non-Process) 7.0 Hours, 1.5X: Instructor: Terry Bradley
Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. Students will be introduced to the requirements of the OSHA Excavation Standard, 29 CFR 1926 (Subpart P). Subjects covered will be the causes of trench failure, soil classification, trench protection systems, hazardous atmospheres and conditions, inspection techniques, and competent person responsibilities. Additional instruction will be given on: tests used to classify soil types in the field, the different methods of cave-in protection; selecting proper shoring methods using the provided OSHA tables; and the methodology used to minimize these and other hazards.
REMINDER: Selecting this option DOES NOT INCLUDE morning refreshments or catered lunch.
EXCAVATION TRENCHING AND SHORING SAFETY (WITH MEALS) ($45.00) [38 remaining]
(INCLUDES Morning Refreshments and Catered Lunch)
TRE 7857-24-09; All Operators (Non-Process) 7.0 Hours 1.5X: Instructor: Terry Bradley
Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. Students will be introduced to the requirements of the OSHA Excavation Standard, 29 CFR 1926 (Subpart P). Subjects covered will be the causes of trench failure, soil classification, trench protection systems, hazardous atmospheres and conditions, inspection techniques, and competent person responsibilities. Additional instruction will be given on: tests used to classify soil types in the field, the different methods of cave-in protection; selecting proper shoring methods using the provided OSHA tables; and the methodology used to minimize these and other hazards.
REMINDER: Selecting this option INCLUDES morning refreshments and catered lunch.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION & CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL ($45.00) [29 remaining]
(INCLUDES Morning Refreshments and Catered Lunch)
TRE PENDING: Instructor: Carroll "Chip" Matthews
This course is designed to provide the participant with a basic understanding of cross-connection control and backflow prevention. The course covers terminology, methods & mechanisms for preventing backflow, backflow prevention theory, Utility methods of on-property and water distribution system protection, cross-connection control program organization and operation, inspecting for cross-connections, fire sprinkler systems, backflow assembly testing (theory only, no wet lab included), dual check valves, thermal expansion, water distribution system vulnerability, and an overview of security and fire hydrants.
REMINDER: Selecting this option INCLUDES morning refreshments and catered lunch.

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