TTA – Safety and Security I and II (In-Person Training)

Safety and Security I and II (In-Person)

Cost: There is no fee for this training, but registration is required due to limited space. These courses are made possible through a grant with TxDOT.

July 11-12, 2023 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day

Location: CapMetro Meeting Room on the 2nd floor,  at 2910 East Fifth Street, Austin, Texas 78702

Trainer: Kelly Shawn, RLS

Registration:

This workshop will instruct participants on how to conform to the federal Safety Management System requirements in a manner that meets requirements and is scalable to the size of the organization. It will also identify gaps and needs in the transit agencies’ safety and security programs, specific elements for creating a safety and security plan, and discussion identifying best practices in safety and security administration. Additional topics to be presented during the workshop include but are not limited to:  Developing a Safety Culture; Reducing Vulnerability; Safety Policy Formation, Planning, & Implementation; Accident & Incident Reporting and Documentation; and Safety Sensitive Employees and Drug Testing Requirements/Reporting Responsibilities.

The Safety and Security Training Level 1 course introduced participants to the basic framework of Safety Management Systems (SMS), FTA’s required structure of risk management included in 49 CFR Part 673 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASP). The Level 2 course will go into depth on the implementation and update process to ensure your Plan reflects the characteristics of your operation and is properly “tuned” to reduce unnecessary burdens while maintaining a safe work environment for your staff, passengers and the public.

Hotel: Courtyard By Marriott, 5660 N. IH-35, Austin, TX 78701

Rate: $109.00 plus tax (June 26th is the last day to book under the TTA block)

Link for Reservation:

(512) 458-2340