Summit Training Series
November 5-7, 2024 | Toronto, Canada
Portable sanitation best practices training series
Tuesday, November 5
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rates
Take all three courses in the series:
Members $250 | Non-Members $350
Take any of the three courses individually:
Members $100/course | Non-Members $130/course
Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium Members: Be sure to log in for your additional registration discounts!
Note: Lunch will be provided to individuals taking the entire series.
You can earn up to 8 CE Credits for participating in the Portable Sanitation Best Practices Training Series modules!
Trainers
Brandon Devine, Jacky Ward, and Ben Curtis
Modules
The following courses are offered both separately and as a series. The series is designed to address the basic competencies required for success in the role of a portable sanitation professional.
To register individually, select the Register Here link within each module below.
To register for the full series, click here.
Transportation & Logistics in Portable Sanitation
8:00 – 9:30 am
Brandon Devine
This 90-minute course is designed to address the major areas of competency required for portable sanitation professionals operating vehicles and setting up sites in the field.
You will learn how to:
- Prepare portable sanitation equipment for safe transportation on public highways
- Identify specific equipment and explain its function in tank vehicles, and understand the unique issues involved in transporting loads of liquid waste
- Select sites and place equipment under a variety of conditions
- List the relevant laws and regulations that apply to waste disposal
- Explain the relevant vehicle inspection and maintenance protocols that pertain to most portable sanitation operations
Servicing and Maintaining Portable Sanitation Equipment
9:45 – 11:45 am
Jacky Ward
This 2-hour course is designed to teach learners about the proper use of pumping equipment, techniques for cleaning equipment in the field and on the yard, and best practices for field repair. You will learn how to:
- Identify the key considerations involved in the safe and effective operation of pumping equipment
- Clean and service the most common types of portable sanitation equipment, both in the field and on the yard
- Adjust your procedures for cleaning in extreme temperatures
- Conduct field repairs
Health, Safety and Professional Excellence in Portable Sanitation
9:45 – 11:45 am
Ben Curtis
This 2.5-hour course is designed to teach learners about the responsibilities of employers and workers for safety on the job, how to minimize the risk of illness or infection from job-related exposure, and how to approach the position of portable sanitation professional for maximum success. You will learn how to:
- Identify and describe the required personal protective equipment for service technicians and when/how it should be worn
- Outline and explain the proper procedures for materials handling, spill containment, and accident/incident management that may occur on the job
- Name the infectious diseases that are potential risks for portable sanitation technicians and how to reduce the risk of contracting them
- Understand the record-keeping protocols that pertain to most portable sanitation operations
- Give examples of professional demeanor and conduct in a variety of scenarios
advanced training courses
The following courses are offered both separately and as a series. The series is designed to address the basic competencies required for success in the role of a portable sanitation professional.
To register individually, select the Register Here link within each module below.
To register for the full series, click here.
Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium Members: Be sure to log in for your additional registration discounts!
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trainer: Numair Uppal, Executive Director, Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services (OASIS), Toronto, Ontario
Cost: $110 USD
The main objective of a spill response plan is to help prevent or reduce the risk of spills of pollutants and prevent, eliminate or ameliorate any adverse effects. This training provides detailed information and guidance on actions important for the prevention of spills and procedures to detect and respond to them when they occur.
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Trainer: Ben McCollum, Field Service Manager for Mr. John in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cost: $100 USD/Members; $130 USD/Non-Members
This 90-minute course is designed to assist portable sanitation operators and their teams in growing their skills and confidence in serving work site customers.
You will learn:
- How to differentiate needs and best practices for different types of work sites
- What you need to know regarding special types of work sites such as federal installations, schools, and big box stores
- Key considerations in determining the optimal number and types of portable units required for work sites
- How to identify both ideal and acceptable placement configuration options at various work sites
- Specific behaviors you should employ and those they should avoid when placing, servicing and picking up at work sites
2:45 – 3:45 pm
Trainer: David Kropf
Cost: $100 USD/Members; $130 USD/Non-Members
In this session, you will learn to recognize the pivotal role that demeanor and conduct play in shaping positive customer interactions. By exploring various scenarios, you’ll not only understand what constitutes professional behavior—but also gain the confidence to exemplify it consistently. Elevate the value of portable sanitation services by embodying professionalism in every aspect of your work. These skills can improve customer retention, employee retention, and company reputation. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this course offers valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your performance and make a lasting impression on your customers.