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PennTRAIN: Passenger Mobility Securement: Best Practices for Professional Bus Operators

When
04/08/2020
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Shenango Valley Shuttle Service in Hermitage, PA
Spaces left
18

Registration

PennTRAIN Registration – $49.00

POSTPONED
Click here to view a statement regarding PPTA and PennTRAIN events through April 2020

This interactive training will address daily challenges your employees face and provide an overview of the range of securement equipment currently available, as well as a comprehensive review for proper securement of passengers with special needs and their mobility devices.

Topics covered:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Mobility Aid vs. Mobility Device
Boarding and Alighting Procedures
Liability & Best Practices
Securement Equipment Operation
Pre-trip inspection & Basic Maintenance
Securing the Mobility Device
Securing the Occupant
Sensitivity Training

At the conclusion of this training, class participants will be evaluated in their mastery of the skills.

Target Audience: This training is ideal for trainers, managers and new hires. It is also a great refresher training!

Presented by: Maria Church, Risk Management Director, TransNet
Carl Pysher, Manager of Safety & Training, Lebanon Transit
Joe Boyko, Northeast Regional Manager, Q'Straint/Sure-Lok

Cost: $49. PPTA cancellation policy applies.

Parking: Free parking is available at Shenango Valley Shuttle Service/Mercer County Community Transit.

Lodging: PennTRAIN has secured a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites located at 3060 Spangler Road, West Middlesex, PA 16159. Rooms are available on the night of April 7 for a discounted rate of $96/night (plus taxes and fees). Click here to book online, or call 724-982-4600 and mention the PennTRAIN block to book over the phone. The room block is being held until March 24, 2020.

Meals: The Holiday Inn Express provides a complimentary breakfast to overnight guests. Lunch and breaks will be provided during the training. Please inform Sara Bowden at sara@ppta.net of any dietary restrictions at least one week in advance.

Attire: Casual. Because it can be a challenge to keep the meeting room at a temperature that accommodates everyone, we recommend bringing a sweater or jacket to stay comfortable. This is a hands-on training, and a portion will be taking place outside. Attendees should dress accordingly.

Available Seats: 18

Shenango Valley Shuttle Service is located at:
2495 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148

Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. 115 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101