W EEKLY EDITION JULY 25, 2018
PSAI to Offer Basic - Service Technician Course Online in August
This course is de signed to teach the basic competencies required for success in the role of a portable sanitation professional
and serves as a prep course for those seeking certification through the PSAI. It is online Tuesday, August 21, 10 am - 2 pm.
Attendees will learn:
• Relevant standards (OSHA,
ANSI, ADA, PSAI Code of
Excellence, etc.)
• Construction of portable
restrooms and trailer
• Standards for transporting,
placing and servicing of
equipment
• Equipment quality control
and maintenance
• Waste disposal procedures
and wastew ater treatment
issues
• Spill handling
• Infection control
• Driving related issues – tank
vehicle information,
inspection/repair, physical condition of drivers, accident reporting
To take advantage of the course, companies will need to:
• Register and pay for e ach attendee. Forms are available on the PSAI website here http://psai.org/about - certification/
• Pay for materials to be shipped to your location. In order to ensure that materials can be sent in a timely manner, the
deadline to register is FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 .
• Provide each attendee with an individual computer and high - speed Internet access, or set up a room with a large
screen on which the course can be streamed to multiple attendees. If neither of these is practical, reserve space at a
location where such facilities are available (e.g., libraries, community colleges). The PSAI will consult and assist you
with these preparations to the extent possible.
The course is preparation for the PSAI Certification ex am. Companies interested in having team members certified will need
to:
• Register and pay for each attendee's exam fee
• Appoint a non - bias proctor from outside the company to assist with exam administration. For more information on
procedures for qualifying proctors and their responsibilities contact Emily Newberg at emilyn@psai.org .
For those interested in the Basic Service Technician Training Course and the Certification Exam but prefer an in - person
learning environm ent, the next classroom opportunity will be at the Nuts and Bolts Educational Conference in Tampa, Florida
on November 17, 2018.
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