MPCA Smart Salting- Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training -Mar 6

MPCA  Smart  Salting Training Program

MPCA Smart Salting Trainings offer ways winter maintenance pros can save money, time, and reduce salt while  maintaining safety!

This<a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training" title="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> MPCA Smart Salting</a> Certification Training is an opportunity to learn more efficient winter maintenance best practices (BMPs) while taking a comprehensive look at the many aspects for managing snow &amp; ice on parking lots and sidewalks. The training will also cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit, as well as resources available to help you reduce your salt use.The learning environment for this class is an interactive online format. Instructors will teach class online in real-time. Participants will interact with instructors and other participants through live chats, polls, and class discussion using the <a href="https://www.webex.com/" title="https://www.webex.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Webex platform</a>. We require attendees to actively participate in the online interactive class in addition to passing the online test to receive certification.Who should attend?<ul><li>Hands-on public or private winter maintenance staff</li><li>Those who hire or supervise winter maintenance staff</li><li>Private contractors</li><li>Those who may influence others or are interested in making a difference at work</li></ul>What you'll learn:<ul><li>Environmental impacts of chloride</li><li>Equipment calibration</li><li>Using weather condition info more efficiently</li><li>Application rates</li><li>Plowing and physical removal</li><li>BMPs for storing materials</li><li>De-icing and anti-icing</li><li>Regulatory issues and managing liability</li><li>Customer and staff educational resources</li><li>Success stories</li></ul>Earn the MPCA Smart Salting for Parking Lots &amp; Sidewalks certification by taking the online test at the end of training and be listed on the<a href="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training" title="https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> MPCA Smart Salting webpage</a>. Certificates valid for 5 years.Training questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us.This training is hosted by the MPCA Municipal Stormwater and Chloride Reduction Program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund.

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