“RIGHT TO WORK” STAND TOGETHER

URGENT MESSAGE FROM LOCAL 103: THE INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL RECONVENE JANUARY 4, 2012 AT 1:30 P.M., ANYONE WHO CAN MAKE IT TO THE STATE HOUSE THAT DAY WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THE TIME HAS COME TO FIGHT THIS "RIGHT TO WORK" LEGISLATION, NOW IS THE TIME TO UNITE AND LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD! LETS LET THEM KNOW THAT THIS ATTACK ON WORKING HOOSIERS IS UNACCEPTABLE! JANUARY 5 AND JANUARY 6 WE WILL HAVE BUSES AT THE TRAINING SITE IN CHESTERFIELD TO GO TO THE STATE HOUSE, LEAVING AT 8:00 A.M., PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND, AND DRESS ACCORDINGLY!! If you have any questions, contact your district hall.

SITECH GPS TRAINING CLASSES

SITECH of Indiana is kicking off our fall and winter training. If you have any questions or would like to register please contact Sam Hale at samhale@sitechindiana.com or 317-937-7376. Cost is $100 per person and seating is limited. Also feel free to visit our website www.sitechindiana.com for more information.

Tuesday November 1 8:00 am to 12:00 pm - GPS Basics and How it Works for Construction

This course is intended for construction contractors, data managers, surveyors and engineers who would like to have an understanding of how GPS works in construction.

This course will teach students the basic fundamentals of GPS. The course will cover the history of GPS, how GPS works, and applications of GPS in construction.

Wednesday November 3 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Utilizing TBC for SCS900, GCS900, and Accugrade

Trimble Business Center is a powerful software tool for all phases of construction. This course is intended for construction contractors, data managers, surveyors and engineers who would like to have an understanding of how TBC is used in construction technology.

We will cover SCS900 data management, converting data for SCS900 and machine use, analyzing data collected in the field, and other functions of TBC.

Tuesday November 8 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - SCS900 Basics for Grade Checking and Staking

This course is intended for site supervisors, foremen, and grade checkers.

This course will teach students how to setup a GPS rover and basic functionality of SCS900 field software. Data file structure and file management will be discussed for the TSC2, TSC3, and Trimble Tablet data collectors. Components of site positioning will be discussed, as well as how to operate the components. Course taught in classroom setting.

Thursday November 10 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - GCS900 / Accugrade 3D Operators Training

This course is intended for machine operators that need to understand and use GPS machine control.

This course will teach components needed for GPS Machine Control, installing the components, basic screens and menus in the GPS display, and daily machine operation techniques. Course taught in classroom setting.

Wednesday November 16 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - UTS for Machine Control

This course is intended for anyone who requires the knowledge to set-up UTS robots for grading or paving applications.

This course will cover what you need to know to set up the Trimble UTS for accurate guidance of machine control.

Tuesday November 22 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Data Managment

This course is intended for construction contractors, office data managers, surveyors and engineers who wish to become familiar with data management of construction data.

Wednesday November 30 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - GCS900 / Accugrade 3D Basic Troubleshooting

This course is intended for site supervisors, foremen, operators, or mechanics.

There are a lot of pieces working together to get your GPS machine working properly and accurately. When something is not working you need to know how to get that piece back and working. This course will help get you working in the right direction to minimize downtime.

RIGHT TO WORK FOR LESS 1/22/11

WE ARE UNDER ATTACK AGAIN!! ALL MEMBERS NEED TO GET INVOLVED OR THE WAY OF LIFE YOU ARE USED TO MAY DISAPEAR.. To learn more click on this link: http://www.badforindiana.org/

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NEW O.S.H.A REGULATIONS REQUIRE SIGNALPERSON & RIGGING QUALIFACATION AS 11/08/2010

Due to the changes OSHA has made to its construction standards that require anyone giving hand signals or doing any kind of rigging will have to be qualified in each. We will be putting on a Signal Person & Rigging Qualification Class to address these new regulations for our members. Please check class schedule for dates. Members will receive an Operating Engineers Local 103 ID card with all their certifications and new hand signal & rigging qualifications.

G.P.S. Excavator Ready for Training 9/30/2010

Local 103 Members now have access to CAT ACUGRADE G.P.S. on a CAT 336 excavator here at the training site.

The CAT ACUGRADE System is identical to Trimble GCS 900 System and is ready for training. Please give us a call and schedule a time to take advantage of this great new tool.

Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:00am

Saturday, October, 22, 2011 8:00am

NEW O.S.H.A CRANE STANDARDS 8/03/2010

Federal OSHA Releases New Rule

Federal OSHA has released the much anticipated new rule on the use of cranes and derricks in construction. Please follow links provided for more information on how these new regulations affect you as a Local 103 Operating Engineer…

http://www.nccco.org/news/OSHARuleFAQs.html

G.p.s. manuals now online 04/08/10

Creg Adkins of SITECH put together a web page for local 103 so we could have access to the latest G.P.S. operator’s manuals online. There is also an Emulator tab that after installed will give you interactive experience with Trimble GCS 900 control display. Click on following link… https://www.myconnectedsite.com/site/SITECHIN/IUOE103training