2018 IAMU Plastic Pipe Fusion & OQ Workshop

Mark your calendars for the IAMU Plastic Pipe Fusion & Operator Qualification Workshops.  Two sessions will be available again this year.  Both workshops will take place at the IAMU Training & Office Complex.

Workshop 1 – May 8-9, 2018
Tuesday, May 8:  8:00-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9:  8:00-11:00 a.m.
Registration link - http://members.iamu.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1090805&group=

Workshop 2 – May 9-10, 2018
Wednesday, May 9:  1:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 10:  8:00-4:00 p.m.
Registration link - http://members.iamu.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1090812&group=

This workshop is designed for gas distribution system fusion technicians and distribution operators who work for municipal utilities or contractors.  Participants will familiarize themselves in the properties of:

• Polyethylene (PE) piping materials
• Polyethylene fusion procedures
• Individual and system safety practices
• Mechanical fitting joining procedures
• Backhoe and trencher

Training Topics & Operator Qualification Tasks:

• O&M and Emergency Plan Review & Updates
• Sizing of EFV’s, Meters, Regulators, & Piping
• Customer Installation Materials, CSST, 2 PSI vs. 4 oz., etc.
• Proper Firefighting Techniques
• Installing Tracer Wire
• Installing Meter Sets
• Operating Mole Equipment

Hands-on qualifications will be available for polyethylene fusion procedures, mechanical fitting joint methods, and squeeze-off procedures.

Additional information including brochure, schedule, and registration may be accessed at the links above.

We look forward to seeing you this year.