ATSSA members seek to make a difference through Roadway Worker Protection Summit ATSSA members seek to make a difference through Roadway Worker Protection Summit Preventing work zone tragedies is goal No. 1; resources help when tragedies arise Pam / Friday, January 15, 2021 0 609 Article rating: No rating The first time Kathi Holst lost an employee in a work zone incident was decades ago but she vividly remembers the heartache and overwhelming desire to closet herself off from the world. Instead, she had to keep going and deal with the myriad issues that arise from such a tragedy. Doug Dolinar is still reeling from the death of an employee just six months ago. Those experiences motivated Holst, president & CEO of RCMS in Naperville, Ill., and Dolinar, president of Guidemark Inc. of Souderton, Pa., to take part in ATSSA’s Roadway Worker Protection Summit scheduled for Feb. 8 as the kickoff event for the Association’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Read more
ATSSA announces strategic reorganization ATSSA announces strategic reorganization Realignments and promotions allow ATSSA to better serve membership Pam / Monday, December 7, 2020 0 1046 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Dec. 7, 2020) – ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner announced a realignment of two of the Association’s vice presidents to better serve its members and most effectively address the multitude of vital issues facing the roadway safety infrastructure industry. “This decision was made to address the many issues we face as an industry devoted to working toward zero deaths. I wanted to best utilize the talented people we have on our team,” Tetschner said. Nate Smith’s role will expand to include Member Engagement as he continues leading ATSSA’s Government Relations strategy. Donna Clark becomes Vice President of Education and Technical Services. Read more
Town Hall on ATSSA online training solutions set for April 28 Town Hall on ATSSA online training solutions set for April 28 Hear from ATSSA and industry leaders about how to keep your team equipped Pam / Wednesday, April 22, 2020 0 1326 Article rating: No rating With social distancing in place and travel to training sites hindered, how can you keep your team equipped for their duties as essential workers in a critical industry? ATSSA’s next Town Hall brings together industry leaders and ATSSA team members to discuss how The Association has pivoted to meet members’ training and certification needs in unprecedented times. The April 28 session on “Innovations in Online Training to Keep Your Employees Engaged" includes a demonstration of virtual training and insights from ATSSA Master Instructor Eric Perry, who also serves as The Association’s director of innovation and technical services. Read more
ATSSA hosting Town Hall Tuesday on government’s COVID-19 response & infrastructure funding ATSSA hosting Town Hall Tuesday on government’s COVID-19 response & infrastructure funding Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., and AASHTO Executive Director Jim Tymon taking part Pam / Monday, April 13, 2020 0 1309 Article rating: No rating Registration is now open for ATSSA's debut virtual Town Hall to be held this Tuesday. ATSSA’s new President & CEO Stacy Tetschner and ATSSA Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith will be joined by AASHTO Executive Director Jim Tymon and U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., who serves on the Ways and Means Committee. The conversation will focus on the state and federal response to COVID-19 and potential infrastructure investments. Read more
ATSSA expands and adapts training to assist members ATSSA expands and adapts training to assist members Virtual traffic control and online human resources and workplace safety training now offered Pam / Wednesday, April 8, 2020 0 1602 Article rating: 5.0 With restrictions imposed by the government for social distancing, ATSSA has quickly responded with two new options to enable members to continue meeting their training needs. ATSSA now offers virtual training for the Traffic Control Technician (TCT) and Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) courses. In addition, The Association launched a new online workplace training curriculum that is offered totally online and covers human resources and workplace safety topics. Read more
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21Jan2021 ATSSA joins stakeholders in urging Biden to commit to zero fatalities by 2050 Thursday, January 21, 2021 Read more