The Summer 2009 edition of the Oregon Roads Newsletter is now available. Read about the 2009 Strategic Planning Session, The T2 25th Anniversary, what training is coming up, and much more. Click on the newsletter link to your left to access this and many other past issues of T2's Oregon Roads Newsletter. They are all in a printable PDF format.

Don't forget that our newsletter will now be paperless. To continue to receive the Oregon Roads Newsletter, send us your contact information - including e-mail address. The newletter will be emailed as a printable PDF attachment and will continue to be posted here on our website. Click on the below link to submit your request to continue receiving the Oregon Roads.

Need a boost in your training program? Out of ideas? We have a well stocked library of training and safety videos and DVDs on a wide range of subjects, as well as a publication library of reference materials and CDs. All public agencies within Oregon are welcome to use this free service; your only cost is for postage to return borrowed items. We can also set up a "send out" schedule for you, so the items you want to borrow will arrive on the dates you want to use them.

(in both DVD and VHS format)

"Confined Spaces: Risks and Responsibilities" - Improper respect for a confines space can result in many deaths. This video covers the risks and safety responsibilities by providing detailed information on testing, ventilation, and rescue procedures. A 20 minute video.

"Slips, Trips and Falls: Stranger Than Friction..." - This video discusses why we should be concerned about slips, trips and falls at home and at work. It also presents the various safety tips to be aware of from shoes to surfaces and surroundings. 21 minutes.

"Good Housekeeping: Keeping Your Workplace Safe" - Discusses why good housekeeping is important in the workplace. It presents the topic in three sections: Keeping your workspace safe; the dangers of poor housekeeping; and Take Action: Awareness and Prevention. A 12 minute video.

"Operators Pre-Start Motor Grader Inspection" - A 70 minute video that promotes motor grader safety and productivity for county and city road agencies.

We currently have three days of RS-3 Pavement Materials and RS-4 Environmental BMPs classes scheduled throughout the fall on the east side of the state. Check out our Roads Scholar Page to see the dates and locations of upcoming classes.

We will be scheduling RS-5 Asphalt Pavement Maint. 1 and RS-6 Asphalt Pavement Maint. 2 winter 2009 and spring 2010.

RS-7 Effective Communication Skills and RS-8 Environmental BMPs 2 will be offered at the Fall School November 4-6, 2009.

RS-9 Maintenance Math and RS-10 Introduction to Survey and Grade Checking will be offered at the Spring School, April 7-9, 2010.

As they are scheduled, we will send out email alerts to all of our Roads Scholar contacts, as well as posting it here in the website. Stay tuned!

Did you know that the T2 Center offers free training classes for public works agencies and their crews?

We will bring them right to your agency and supply all of the class materials. All you have to do is have the required minimum of people for the class and a place to have it.

Click on "Training Programs" to view classes offered, as well as printable fliers and brochures.

Click on "Training Calendar" to view current classes scheduled.

If you do not have enough people to host a class, you may be able to join in on one being hosted by another agency. To do so, follow these simple steps:

1. Click on our "Training Calendar" and pick a class you would like to join
2. Give us a call at 503-986-2855 to see if there is room to join the class

Call our office at 503-986-2855