ATSSA Announce Temporary Traffic Control for New Hires
As a business owner, it's your responsibility to keep your workers safe and the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATTSA) wants to help. They have announced their traffic control education program for new, and existing, employees who need to learn basic information about temporary traffic control. It is designed to serve as fundamental onboarding tool, providing pavement safety professionals with real world examples and an enhanced understanding of the critical role they play in traffic safety.
This course is available for in-house classroom training that can typically be completed within two hours. An online option is under development. The course is organized in modular format that allows students and instructors to choose the most appropriate topics based on their job function and needs after completing the mandatory introductory module. Available modules include: Introduction to TTC, TTC Applications, Installation and Removal of TTC, Flagging Operations, High Visibility Safety Apparel and Personal Protective Equipment, and Short-Term and Short-Duration Maintenance and Utility Work.
Additional Format Details:
Digital, instructor-led: An employee with the necessary training skills (trainer) can present the course in-house, in-person, after choosing some or all available modules. The digital course format includes a PowerPoint presentation and accompanying script for each module (sent to the purchaser via email), which can be presented all at once or in segments. A comprehensive list of resources is also provided. The trainer should have basic knowledge of temporary traffic control to effectively convey concepts and answer questions. This format is NOT intended for an individual to train themself.
Online, self-paced (available later in 2022): This format is designed for individual students who are comfortable learning on their own in an online environment. It is ideal for companies without the available time, staff, etc. to train their own employees.
- Purchase Fees:
- Electronic: $179 Members, $199 Non-members
Sakai America Expands Sales Team
Sakai America, Inc. announces two changes within the sales department. Nick Zessack will transition from a Sales Support position to the Southeast Regional Sales Manager role. Zessack will continue to work out of the Adairsville, GA head office, but will be the primary contact for Sakai heavy equipment dealer partners from Louisiana to North Carolina.
To fill the open Sales Support position, Sakai has recently hired Holli Reese. Reese comes to Sakai with over 20 years of experience with heavy equipment OEM’s and parts manufacturing primarily in purchasing, safety and sales management.
“We are excited for these recent moves within our sales team,” says Brad Belvin, Sales & Marketing Manager for Sakai America. “Nick has only been with us for a year, but his impact on the sales team has been extraordinary. He knows our machines, and our company inside-out, so our dealers in the Southeast are going to love working with him in this role.”
Belvin added, “Holli is another great addition to the Sakai team. Her experience and knowledge within the heavy equipment industry is going help us as we continue to grow in 2022. We have big plans for this year, and are extremely glad to have her. She is going to be a real asset for Sakai.”
