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New Associate Member Spotlight - GIS Workshop

11/29/2017

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Please welcome our newest Associate Member - GIS Workshop.
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GIS Workshop strives to create Simple Solutions for Smarter Government and Stronger Communities. To that end, SimpleCity™ is an online Asset Management System developed specifically for smaller cities and utility systems to easily and efficiently manage critical assets. SimpleCity™ improves speed, efficiency, and access to information for utility departments through a single web-based platform. The system helps utility departments to mitigate risk, proactively manage assets by tracking maintenance activities, increase accessibility, and improve decision making. GIS Workshop also offers a variety of data collection services, mobile inventory management applications, and mobile resource management solutions. Experience, local knowledge, and high quality simple solutions make GIS Workshop a true industry expert.
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Natural Gas Odorizer Training Workshop to be Held on December 13th

11/20/2017

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Presented by Nelson Technologies

The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Gas Department and Nelson Technologies will offer a one-day Natural Gas Odorizer Training Workshop.  The class will take place on Wednesday, December 13 at the IAMU Training and Office Complex.

For more information, and to register, click here.

Why You Should Attend:
In recent years, the ability to maintain and/or correct deficiencies with odorizers has been difficult. The lack of company support systems, parts, and knowledge of “older” odorizers has been a common problem among municipal gas systems.  This workshop will provide hands-on training from industry experts specific to odorizers and odorization. Operators will gain a better understanding of principle odorizer functions and will also be provided with replacement options for possible Capital Improvement Projects.

The following topics will be covered in detail, as well as additional hands-on training:
  • Overview of Odorization
  • YZ Systems of LVO (Low Volume Odorizer) Injection System
  • Principals of Operation
  • Breakdown of parts/components (Actual demo will be present)
  • Discuss transfer of odorant from bulk storage tank to day tank
  • Slideshow of past & current LVO installations
  • Hands-on, 6000B pump seal rebuild
  • YZ LVO Spec Sheet (Walkthrough how to fill out spec sheet)
  • Nelson Technologies Commissioning & Services provided
  • Q & A Session

Who Should Attend:
All gas operating personnel who are responsible for the periodic maintenance, troubleshooting, and PHMSA required testing of natural gas odorization systems.
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Still Time to Register for Next Week's Energy Conference!

11/20/2017

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The IAMU 5th Annual Energy Conference will be held November 29th – December 1st, 2017, at Prairie Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona. For more information and to register for the conference, click here.
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IAMU Office Closed This Thursday and Friday

11/20/2017

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Don't Slip Up on Winter Weather Prep

11/15/2017

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November is the beginning of the holiday season, but it’s also the start of the most dangerous time of year for slips and falls. As you might suspect, the bulk of slip and fall accidents occur between December and March.
 
To learn more about slip-and-fall prevention, check out this Insights article by EMC Insurance.
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Crane Compliance Date Extended for One Year

11/15/2017

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Federal OSHA has officially issued a final rule setting compliance date for crane operator certification requirements. The extension is granted for a period of one year, ending Nov. 10, 2018. IAMU will continue to conduct Mobile Crane Operator Certification and Examination Classes throughout next year. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Dan Llewellyn (dllewellyn@iamu.org) or Margret Meade (mmeade@iamu.org) at 800.810.4268.

Below is the official OSHA Trade Release:

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Office of Communications
Washington, D.C.

www.osha.gov

For Immediate Release


November 9, 2017
OSHA Issues Final Rule Setting Compliance Date for Crane Operator Certification Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued a final rule setting November 10, 2018, as the date for employers in the construction industries to comply with a requirement for crane operator certification. The final rule becomes effective November 9, 2017.

OSHA issued a final cranes and derricks rule in August 2010. After stakeholders expressed concerns regarding the rule’s certification requirements, OSHA published a separate final rule in September 2014, extending by three years the crane operator certification and competency requirements. This one-year extension provides additional time for OSHA to complete a rulemaking to address stakeholder concerns related to the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard.

OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) recommended delaying enforcement of the certification requirement and extending the employer assessment responsibilities for the same period.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

U.S. Department of Labor news materials are accessible at http://www.dol.gov. The department’s Reasonable Accommodation Resource Center converts departmental information and documents into alternative formats, which include Braille and large print. For alternative format requests, please contact the department at (202) 693-7828 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (federal relay).
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New Member Benefit: Job Description Templates

11/15/2017

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Helping to take some of the work and risk out of creating job descriptions.

The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) has developed six Job Description Templates for members when creating job descriptions for position postings and for general use.

The new job description templates include ones for:
  • Electric Lineworker
  • Water Plant Operator/Technician
  • Power Plant Operator
  • Telecom/ Broadband Technician
  • Gas/Water/Wastewater Superintendent or Technician
  • Public Works/Streets/Maintenance Worker

The intent of providing Job Description Templates is to allow IAMU members to develop, enhance, or replace existing job descriptions.

The detailed job descriptions allow for:
  • Better recruitment – enables you to identify the right person for each job. Detailed job descriptions clarify employer expectations for job candidates and identify essential job functions and physical requirements.
  • Better compensation systems – allows for accurate job and skill comparisons so you can create fair and logical pay and grading systems. Detailed job descripitons can also serve as a reference tool in employee/employer disputes.
  • Better performance evaluation – enables you to make evaluations based on objective versus subjective criteria.
  • Better people planning – allows you to make skill-based hiring and succession planning decisions.
  • Better legal compliance – helps your utility to stay in compliance with many laws and help defend lawsuits related to hiring or termination.
  • Objective criteria for managing return-to-work situations – following both workplace and non-work injuries and illnesses

The templates are available to all IAMU members for free.
Safety Group Insurance Program participants can also receive complimentary consulting assistance in using the templates from Dave Eaton, IAMU Risk Improvement Representative. If you are not an insurance program participant, there is a nominal fee for the added consulting services.

To access the templates, go to www.iamu.org, sign in as a member*, go to the “Resources” section, and then to “Job Description Templates.” There you will find instructions on how to use the templates as well as the editable templates.

*If you need your member sign-in information, contact Josh Trout at jtrout@iamu.org.*
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Energy Conference Spotlight: A Look at State Issues With Fred Hubbell

11/15/2017

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Although we are still a few months away from the start of the 2018 Iowa Legislative Session and a year away from the Gubernatorial Election, it’s not too early to begin thinking about and talking about state issues related to utilities.

To get the discussions started, the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) has invited Fred Hubbell to speak at the 5th Annual Energy Conference on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 11:10 a.m. until 12 p.m. The Energy Conference is being held at the Prairie Meadows Casino Events and Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa.

Fred will take a look at state issues during his presentation. As chairman of the Iowa Power Fund, Fred was tasked with investing state funds in the renewable energy sector, investments that helped spur Iowa’s growth into a leading producer of clean energy. Fred was also called upon to serve as interim director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development. While interim director, he promoted economic growth in every corner of the state. Fred is currently a Democratic candidate for Iowa governor.

For more information on Fred, click here.

For more information on the Energy Conference, click here.
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5th Annual Energy Conference is November 29th - December 1st

11/13/2017

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The IAMU 5th Annual Energy Conference will be held November 29th – December 1st, 2017, at Prairie Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona. For more information and to register for the conference, click here.
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23rd Annual Water & Wastewater Operator's Workshop is Next Week - Register Now!

11/8/2017

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The 23rd Annual Water and Wastewater Operator’s Training Workshop will be held November 14 – 16, 2017, at Holiday Inn Northwest, Des Moines. To register, click here.

This yearly training is a must for any water and wastewater professionals wanting practical information to help them do their jobs. The three-day workshop includes basic and advanced topics on water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater. Attendees can earn up to 1.2 CEUs toward certification, plus get a chance to connect with other municipal water professionals from around the state as well as check out products and services from water-related vendors.

Early registration deadline is Friday, November 10th! Don’t wait!

An Added, Pre-Workshop Bonus:
Water Audit Seminar, presented by Steve Cavanaugh of Cavanaugh Solutions
Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. until noon
Space is limited to 50. Those who attend the seminar can earn 0.3 CEUs for WT/WD.
There is an additional cost of $50 to attend this pre-workshop seminar.
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