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The materials for this workshop have been posted and can be found here
The Michigan Bridge Conference and pre-conference workshop provide information about bridge inspection, research, construction, repair, and management. The workshop and conference will be held at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Big Rapids, MI, on March 23 and 24, 2010.
Registration
You must register separately for each event. Seating is limited for both events; please register
as early as possible to ensure your participation. To register, call the Michigan LTAP office at
(906) 487-2102. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. When registering, please let us know
if you have any special dietary needs. Please also indicate whether you plan to attend the
Special Presentation on the evening of March 23 (no extra cost to attend).
Cancellation Policy: No-shows and cancellations within three business days prior to the workshop or conference will be charged the full registration fee. Substitutions will be accepted.
Accomodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn. The rooms are available on a first come,first served basis at a rate of $82.00 per room. To reserve a room at this rate, call the Holiday Inn at (231) 796-4400 by March 2, 2010, and mention "Michigan Bridge Conference".
Advance Check-in
To avoid early morning crowds for the conference, you may check in on Tuesday, March 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M.
Cost
Workshop: Bridge Inspection: Safety Refresher Workshop (Tuesday, March 23)
Employees of Public Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
Employees of Private Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95
Michigan Bridge Conference (Wednesday, March 24)
Employees of Public Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95
Employees of Private Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120
The costs for each event include break refreshments, lunch, conference materials, and handouts. The registration fee does not include hotel accommodations.
Driving Directions
From the North:
Take US 131 to Exit 139. Head East. The hotel is 1 mile on the right side of the street.
From the South:
Take US 131 to Exit 139. Head East. The hotel is 1 mile on the right side of the street.
From the East:
Take I-96 to US 131 North to Exit 139. Head East. The hotel is 1 mile on the right
side of the street.
From the West:
Take M-20 to Big Rapids. The hotel is 1 mile past US 131 overpass on the right
side of the street.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Workshop: Bridge Inspection -- Safety Refresher
The National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Title 23-CFR-650 Section 650.313g requires
all states to provide periodic refresher training for persons involved in bridge inspection. As per
this requirement, the State of Michigan requires 24 hours of training in the preceding 5 years.
With proper documentation, persons who participate in this workshop will receive credit for 6
hours of refresher training; further information regarding documentation will be provided at the
workshop. This workshop is intended for all persons involved in the bridge inspection process,
including inspection team leaders, members and managers, as well as bridge engineers,
safety offi cers, traffi c control personnel, public works offi cials and other technical personnel
involved in the transportation infrastructure fi eld. This workshop will provide topic-specifi c
safety awareness for bridge inspectors. Its goal is to provide information to aid in the safe
accomplishment of a typical bridge inspection and to provide guidance on safety planning
and documentation. Presenters include Terry Browne, P.E. (Division Mgr., Collins Engineers,
Inc.) & Allan Morby, P.E. (Division Mgr., Collins Engineers, Inc.).
Workshop Agenda - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
8:30 Check-in
9:00 Workshop Begins
10:30 - 10:45 Break
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (Provided)
2:00 - 2:15 Break
4:00 PM Adjourn
Workshop Topic will include:
- Bridge Inspection Planning / Job Safety Analysis / Personal
Protection Equipment
- Work Plan, Paperwork, Reporting, Record Keeping
- Vehicle, Marine, & Railway Protection
- Requirements On, In, Near, or Over Water
- Fall Protection, Ladders, & Scaffolding
- Aerial Lifts / Snooper Trucks / Access Climbing Equipment
- Confi ned Space & Permitted-entry Issues
- Mechanical / Electrical Issues (Moveable Bridges)
Special Presentation: The Solution is with the Details
7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 23
Grill Room, Holiday Inn - Big Rapids, MI
Dr. Henry Santeford, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Civil & Environmental Engineering at
Michigan Tech, will use recent studies on topics including FEMA Flood Insurance levels, Ice
Dam, Bridge Replacement, and Structural Failure, to illustrate what can and has occurred when
reliance solely on models prevailed over full and careful consideration of the details.
All are welcome to join Michigan Tech alumni and friends for refreshments and Dr. Santeford's presentation. There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP for planning purposes. Visit
huskylink.mtu.edu/techconnectbigrapids2010 or call toll-free (877) 688-2586 to register for the special presentation.
More Details
To view the mailed brochure which includes more details, as well as an agenda, Click Here.
Note: The brochure is in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. You must have the Acrobat Reader installed to view it.
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