The Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo features the newest equipment in the industry and opportunities to network with peers, but it also has a strong education component. The 2014 Expo is no different, as a plethora of valuable educational opportunities and workshops are scheduled to help you improve your utilities.

The Expo kicks off Monday, Feb. 24, with the annual Education Day. Tracks of workshops are sponsored by a variety of professional organizations, including the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT), National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), Southern Section Collection Systems Committee (SSCSC), National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA), Waterjet Technology Association/Industrial & Municipal Cleaning Association (WJTA-IMCA), Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI) and the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA).

The following days will feature a variety of additional workshops and roundtable-type discussions covering a range of safety and pipe lining to manhole rehabilitation, fleet tracking and going completely “paperless” in your department.

All of the education workshops will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in meeting rooms adjacent to the Expo exhibit halls. For more information on seminar times, locations and speakers, visit www.pumpershow.com.

Seminars of interest to municipal service providers include:

Education Day

Monday, Feb. 24

“Preventing Tank Truck Rollovers,” by John Conley, past president of the National Tank Truck Carriers trade association: Discuss efforts by the industry and government to eliminate tanker rollovers and other trucking safety and operations issues.

“What’s New with OSHA Safety Requirements,” by Anthony Kuritz, an experienced OSHA Compliance Officer in Indiana: Learn new GHS requirements for businesses, truck and driver safety guidelines and other regulations pertaining to workplace safety.

“Nozzle Application: What, Why, Where, When and How?” by Duane Johnson, vice president of Affordable Pipeline Services: This class will look at a variety of cleaning situations and discuss the precise types of nozzles needed to efficiently clean in each of these situations.

“Understanding the Nuances of a Quality CCTV Inspection Program,” by Jim Aanderud, an experienced CCTV pipeline inspection operator: This class will clearly define the makeup of a quality pipeline inspection, and discuss the steps that must be taken to produce a superior video.

“In the Trenches with Trenchless Pipeline Repair and Renewal” by Mark Hill, P.E., a registered civil engineer in California: This class takes a look at the benefits and drawbacks of some of the most common and innovative pipeline repair and renewal technologies currently on the market.

“Personal Safety,” by John Chadwell, the western regional manager for EHS International: This class will provide an overview of industry safety issues such as workplace violence and personal safety, as well as the tools necessary to deal with the challenges of working with the public and with fellow employees.

“Stop It!” by Denis Pollak, one of the founding members of the California Water Environment Association Southern Section Collections System Committee: Participants will take a close look at plugging, and discuss its advantages and practical uses, including as a valuable tool for CCTV, cleaning and rehabilitation projects.

“Getting the Most out of your Combination Unit,” by Rick Lewis, a 20-year veteran of the wastewater collections industry: Participants will define the key components of a combination unit and provide the necessary tools to maintain the truck and maximize its efficiency.

“Preparing for Your First High Pressure Waterjetting Job,” by Gary Toothe, a board-certified environmental safety and health trainer: Participants will explore what needs to happen before the wheels ever start rolling for that first (or any) waterblasting job.

“Vacuum Truck Operation and Safety,” by Gary Toothe: Participants will explore the basics of liquid vacuum truck operation and safety on materials from water up to flammable liquids.

“Hydroexcavation: Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck,” by Neil McLean, a hydroexcavation consultant for companies throughout the United States and Canada: This program will discuss options like multiple wands and the right nozzle design to increase performance.

“Lessons Learned During Sewer Rehabilitation on Public and Private Property,” by Scott Belz and Robert Kelly, P.E.: Belz specializes in Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) identification and removal projects. Various rehabilitation techniques, materials and methods will be discussed.

“Pipe Bursting: a Mature and Diverse Trenchless Technology,” by Matt Timberlake, Vice President of Ted Berry Company Inc.; and Matt Werth, who has a background in engineering, estimating, sales and management of business related to trenchless technology: This presentation will describe current pipe bursting practices and assist those involved in pipeline replacement and/or rehabilitation projects to evaluate the capabilities of pipe bursting.

“Resurgence of Chemical Grout Industry: Niche Business Opportunities,” by Richard Schantz P.E., of the Aries Grout Boot Camp, and Donald Rigby, director of marketing for Avanti International: This presentation will include an overview about small business opportunities doing specialty grouting in the utility and construction industry.

“Chemical & Biological Control of FOG in a 2,500-Mile Collection System,” by Brian Conroy of Duke’s Root Control, mobile reverse osmosis innovator Jim Elliott, and wastewater engineer Rich Schici: This session will review a treatment plant-friendly method of grease elimination from a sewer collection system.

“Lateral Rehabilitation, What’s Available?” by Jacob Trapani, who has over 27 years of management and construction experience in the trenchless pipe rehabilitation industry: This session will offer an overview of all lateral and main/lateral connection rehabilitation technologies available.

“Fiber Optic Temperature Sensing Technology for CIPP Cure Quality Control,” by Don Barnhart, Janssen Technology Product Manager for Pipeline Renewal Technologies: This session will discuss how fiber optic technology offers a quantum leap in temperature resolution to assist con-tractors in revealing and overcoming heat sinks inhibiting cure.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

“Don’t Fear the Shapefile,” by Mark Hill, P.E., a senior project manager with Michael Baker Corp., where he has led the Pipeline Assessment Group: This class will address what to do with GIS mapping data, how to import it into common CCTV inspection software, and how to link data to it for a submittal.

“1 + 1 = 14: Cleaning and Inspection Equipment Working as an Entity,” by Jim Aanderud: Participants will look at the relationship between combination units and CCTV inspection vehicles, and discuss the impo rtance of the working relationship between their crews.

“Get and Keep the Best Coworkers,” by David Heimer, chief operating officer for Service Roundtable: Heimer will show attendees how to build a recruiting pipeline, attract the kind of employees they want and keep them for years.

“OSHA Confined Space and Fall Protection Untangled” by Chris Cira, managing partner and president of MTech: This session presents a different and unique high-level overview of confined space, air monitoring and fall protection regulations.

“Take Control of Inflow & Infiltration in Manholes,” by William Goff, a former water & sewer superintendent for the City of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and co-author of the South Carolina Voluntary Certification: This presentation will give attendees a closer look at infiltration identification and methods and products to use for correction and remediation of infiltration and rehabilitation.

“DC Water is Utilizing Perma-Liner to Rehabilitate the Nation’s Capital,” by Muminu Badmus, construction projects manager for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, Department of Sewer Services: This session will provide an overview of DC Water’s look at a cured in place pipe (CIPP) solution as a possible alternative to the traditional open-trench method.

“Nozzle Explanation and Selections,” by Scott Paquet, president/CEO of NozzTeq: Participants will discuss the different types of nozzles available on the market today, including how you make your selection and what to look for in a nozzle.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

“Sewer Cleaning 101,” by Ken Billingham, international product specialist for KEG GMBH, a German manufacturer of pipe cleaning tools and camera systems: This session discusses the understanding of how the crew, equipment and nozzles are integral to the successful completion of the task at hand.

“Underground Coatings —Restore Deteriorated Infrastructure,” by Stewart Nance, Quadex’s VP – sales & marketing manager for concrete and epoxy coatings and the Interfit lateral connection rehabilitation system: Discuss how cementitious and epoxy liners, and the combination of both, have proven effective in permanently and economically restoring and protecting deteriorated structures, and thus eliminating infiltration.

“How Small Contractors Can Make Big Money Doing Manhole Rehabilitation,” by Bill Shook, president and founder of AP/M PERMAFORM: This session discusses the variety of techniques that are presently available to seal, reinforce and protect old block, brick/mortar and corroded precast manholes to better than new condition without digging.

For more information on the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo, visit www.pumpershow.com or call 866/933-2653.