WINTER MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE

What You Need to Know About Stricter Chain-Up Rules in British Columbia

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 8 AM - Noon

AGENDA:

There will be ample time for networking with questions welcome throughout.

PRESENTATIONS:

Regulation

Cole Delisle, Director, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement

• What initiated the review in June 2018

• Input received during the feedback period

• Overview of the new chain-up legislation

• Results of the first season of implementation

Technical

Trent Folk, District Manager, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

• Overview of technical and safety requirements

• Commercial vehicle chain configurations – based on vehicle weight, type and axle configurations

• Chains, traction devices

• What enforcement will look like this winter

Maintenance

Dan Palesch, Director, Maintenance Contract Renewal, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

• Overview of BC’s new road maintenance standards and contract renewal

• Transition from Service Area 11 (East Kootenay, the first SA subject to see new standards) to all other SA’s

• Details on improved and enhanced winter maintenance specifications

• What carriers should expect to see this winter

Gear up for a Shift Into Winter

Kevin Bennett, Industry Specialist – Transportation & Occupational Road Safety, WorkSafeBC

• Historical statistics for claims involving commercial vehicles specific to winter driving conditions

• Winter driving condition hazards

• Free Shift Into Winter resources to help carriers and drivers avoid these hazards and reduce risk

Registration

• BCTA Members: FREE* (Note: You must be logged-in, contact Sandra for help)

• Non-members: $100

Seating is limited.  Please register by Monday, September 23, 2019.

*Once registered, if BCTA is not notified of cancellation by Wednesday, September 25th, a $50 charge will apply.

Sponsorship

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