Merrillville 2012 Adv Reg Training Workshop

Merrillville - Advanced Regional Training Workshop

Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
800 East 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN  46410

Vendor and Attendee Registration

"Safety, Security, and the Handling of Pesticides--Part 1: Transportation"

• The Importance of the Truck and Trailer
• Current DOT Regulations
• The Truck/Trailer Hitch Combinations
• Poly and Fiberglass Tanks
• Keeping the Load Secure
• OISC Regulations for the Truck and Driver
• General Tips for the Truck
• Insurance, Spills, and Accidents
• Corporations

Dr. Tim Gibb • Extension Entomology Specialist • Purdue University

"Safety, Security, and the Handling of Pesticides--Part 2: How to Stay out of the Hospital and On the Job"

• Know the Chemical
• Understanding the Product
• Learning about Chemical Properties and Formulations
• Knowing the Toxicity and Hazards of Pesticides
• Signs and Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning
• Proper First Aid
• What Pests are Dangerous?
• Stinging Insects and Acute Reactions to Them
• Disease Transmitting Pests
• Handling Vertebrates
• Dealing with Anthropods

State Chemist  Update

• A representative of the Office of the Indiana State Chemist
will be joining us for a regulatory update. NPDES will be reviewed as
well as information on applicator licensing and insurance requirements.

IPLLA Update

• Bob Andrews of IPLLA will also be on hand to review pertinent lessons
to be learned by the entire green industry due to tree damage resulting
from the use of Imprelis herbicide this past summer and the long
range impact of it to new product development.

Continuing Credit Hours for this workshop:

Category 2 - Forestry - 5 CCH's
Category 3a - Ornamental - 6 CCH's
Category 3b - Turf - 6 CCH's
Category 5 - Aquatic - 5 CCH's
Category 6 - Right-of-Way - 5 CCH's
Category 7a - Structural PC - 5 CCH's
RT - Registered Technician - 6 CCH's