NWDTW 2024: Full Schedule

4:00pm CDT

Safe Return and Float Plans

Tuesday July 16, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT

This course is designed to discuss the implementation of a center-wide safe return plan as well as how to properly follow and use said plan. During the presentation we will discuss the use of field plans, float plans, the roles and responsibilities of both field workers and watch people and have a couple of brief scenarios to use for group discussion. Safe return plans help ensure that all field workers are able to complete their mission and return safely, therefore having them properly implemented into a center is paramount for a safe and successful work environment.

Speakers

Zachary Holcomb

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, USGS-Cooperative Research Units

Zack started in the USGS as a Hydrologic Technician in Baton Rouge, LA. He then moved to a Hydro Tech position in Lawrence KS. While in Kansas, Zack started acting as the CDSPC and providing trainings for Motorized Watercraft, Non-Motorized Watercraft, and Over the Water. For... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Midway 5

SAFETY, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By USGS Cooperative Research Units
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 50 minutes

3:00pm CDT

RESCUE- Real-time Emergency System for Checking in and Updating Entries

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT

Midway 8

We designed an application through power apps that will provide a more accurate account of those in a given facility. This new facility check-in will provide detailed information of staff and visitors present in a facility in the event of an emergency.

Speakers

Ayelet Delascagigas

CAWSC Field Safety Coordinator, USGS

Ayelet has been with the USGS since 2015 working as a Hydro tech with the CAWSC Bio Geo Chemistry. Her work focused on surface water quality issues and food web dynamics throughout the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and San Francisco Bay. She has her Bachelors in biochemistry... Read More →

Carlos Willis

IT Specialist, USGS

Interested in Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint things.

Sean Andrews

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Midway 8

SAFETY, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By CAWSC Safety
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 20 minutes

3:00pm CDT

Field Site Safety Inspections using Field Activity Safety Tracking (FAST)

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:50pm CDT

Midway 9

Field Activity Safety Tracking or FAST is a module that lives inside of Site Visit Mobile AQ or SVMAQ. This module can be used to replace paper forms used for Annual Site Safety Inspections. This application will increase compliance with mandatory annual site safety inspections and reduce administrative burden on field staff. Data recorded includes identification and classification of field hazards as well as real time reporting on needed site maintenance. Supervisors and safety staff alike can use data collected using the application to verify inspections are being completed, identify hazards, and even map different types of infrastructure on the landscape such as stilling wells. This application was funded by NOMS and developed by the Integrated Hydrology & Data Science Branch or IHDS in OTWSC in cooperation with the Southeast Region.

Speakers

Shelby Hunter

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, USGS

I currently work for the Office of the Director of the Southeast Region of the USGS as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist. I assist Nathan Smiley in serving 14 states and 2 Territories across the North Central and Southeastern United States.I started my career in 2009 as... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Midway 9

SAFETY, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By Office of the Southeast Region Director
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 110 minutes

4:00pm CDT

Women’s Safety in the Field

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT

Midway 5

There has been an expressed need for a greater focus on women’s safety in the field. As a whole, field safety is not just a concern for women, but for all employees. We will discuss overall field safety as well as the unique situations women might find themselves in.

Speakers

Sarina Little

Hydrologic Technician, USGS

Lara Chapman

Hydrologic Technician, USGS - SAWSC

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Midway 5

SAFETY, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By Your WSC
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 50 minutes

1:00pm CDT

Traffic Control Awareness

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Midway 1+2

This presentation will provide an overview of traffic control awareness and precautions for employees that work along roads and bridges. Training requirements, traffic control devices, and the importance of worker visibility for personnel working on or within 15 feet of roadways will be discussed. In addition, things to consider when setting up traffic control, and a discussion of flagging and traffic control plans (TCPs) will be presented.

Speakers

Shelley Niesen

U.S. Geological Survey

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Midway 1+2

SAFETY, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By Your WSC
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 50 minutes