Colorado SWANA Conference One Day Safety Course

“Elevate Safety with Jason Todaro: SWANA‑Certified, Internationally Proven, Data‑Driven”
Join us at the upcoming Annual Conference for an advanced safety training led by Jason C. Todaro who has over 30 years of operational experience in the civil construction, utility, and solid waste industries. As a Solid Waste Operations Consultant with Blue Ridge Service Montana Inc., he has provided on-site consulting and training services throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. In every case, his clients have benefited from his extensive operational background and ability to communicate with staff at all levels. He regularly performs solid waste facility assessment work, process analysis, operational/safety optimization, implementation and training as well as performance benchmarking.

This one-day, CEU-certified training prioritizes safety-first practices:

• In-depth SWANA and BLS data analysis, including mental‑health considerations

• Hazard identification: tipping areas, blind spots, spotting, vehicle & pedestrian safety

• Compliance tools for EDOPs, confined-space, HazMat, and more

Safety is SWANA’s mission—make it yours. Sign up now to empower your team with the knowledge and qualifications that matter most.

Join us for a comprehensive safety training event combining engaging classroom instruction and hands-on field experience at WM North Weld Landfill. This dynamic session will cover industry-specific hazards and best practices through videos, real-life examples, and interactive discussions. Topics include national safety data trends, proven safety solutions, and landfill tipping area safety, including spotter protocols, equipment blind spots, and optimized tipping patterns. Led by a Blue Ridge Services safety expert, this training is designed to help our industry move out of the top 10 deadliest professions

Sample Training Topics for 1/2 day Classroom: Held at the conference hotel: Fort Collins Hilton, 425 Prospect Dr.

• State of the industry and current safety data (BLS, SWANA)

• Exiting the top 10 deadliest industries

• Roundtable on safety challenges and solutions

• NIOSH “This Really Happened” FACE report reviews

• Core elements of a comprehensive safety program

• Landfill tipping area safety: spotting, vehicle interaction, blind spots, tipping patterns, and site control

On-Site Field Training (½ Day):
Conducted at WM North Weld Landfill, featuring hands-on exercises and guided observation.

REGISTRATION:

SWANA Members receive a discounted registration on the Safety Course and on the Conference Registration. You may register for the Safety Course Only or include it with the full conference.