Mission:
To promote risk reduction with our partners.
Vision:
To be the transformative and collaborative leader in transit safety and risk management. Our destination . . . zero losses!
Risk Management in Motion
UPCOMING EVENTS/TRAININGS
Reasonable Suspicion Drug & Alcohol Determination for Supervisors (2021-03-10)
March 10, 2021
Zoom 1:00 - 4:00 pm
This seminar is designed to educate participants on USDOT/FTA regulations for conducting reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol testing referral (under USDOT/FTA authority).
Investigations Training 3-Hour Seminar (2021-03-16)
March 16, 2021
Zoom
Conducting internal investigations is a learned skill. In this three-hour online training, you will learn:
How formal should the investigation be?
Are you the right person to serve as investigator for this matter?
What are the essential steps of the investigation process, and what is required at each step?
How to effectively interview witnesses?
What are the protections that government and represented employees have?
How to assess who is telling the truth?
How to draft a comprehensive report?
What is the process once the investigation is completed?
There will be ample time for questions.
Board Meeting (2021-03)
March 25, 2021
Zoom
Board of Directors Quarterly Board Meeting will be held remotely.
Executive Committee Meeting (2021-04)
April 22, 2021
WSTIP Office
Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. (2021-04-27)
April 27, 2021
Zoom
This course contains distilled information that has been paired down to what is most critical for laypersons to learn in how to recognize and respond to the most common mental health conditions (Anxiety and depression). It's also very practical in application. Information cited is from public sources such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. is a 4-hour course that can be delivered virtually.
Executive Committee Meeting (2021-05)
May 27, 2021
WSTIP Office
TSI Transit Bus System Safety (2021-06-14)
June 14, 2021
Pierce Transit Training Center
Study the four pillars of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and how SMS and System Safety work together to help create a safer working environment. Discover how the application of engineering and management principles, criteria and techniques can help to lower safety risk to acceptable levels. Explore the concepts of safety climate, safety risk management, the hazard reduction matrix as well as the hazard reduction precedence.
Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. (2021-08-09)
August 5, 2021
Zoom
This course contains distilled information that has been paired down to what is most critical for laypersons to learn in how to recognize and respond to the most common mental health conditions (Anxiety and depression). It's also very practical in application. Information cited is from public sources such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. is a 4-hour course that can be delivered virtually.
TSI Instructors Course for Transit Trainers (2021-08-16)
August 16, 2021
Everett Station
Develop presentation skills and learn facilitation methods and adult learning principles for teaching operators. Become certified to train and order U. S. Department of Transportation certificates for bus/paratransit operators using the DOT’s official training manuals. Receive TSI course materials to teach vehicle operations, emergency management, and customer relations, Receive course materials and learn how to teach classroom versions of Curbing Transit Employee Distracted Driving and Fatigue and Sleep Apnea Awareness for Transit Employees.
Investigations Training 5-Hour Seminar (2021-10-12)
October 12, 2021
Pierce Transit Training Center
Conducting internal investigations is a learned skill. In this five-hour in-person training, you will learn:
How formal should the investigation be?
Are you the right person to serve as investigator for this matter?
What are the essential steps of the investigation process, and what is required at each step?
How to effectively interview witnesses?
What are the protections that government and represented employees have?
How to assess who is telling the truth?
How to draft a comprehensive report?
What is the process once the investigation is completed?
Building Supervisory Skills 101 (2021-11-03 & 11-10)
November 3, 2021
Zoom 10 am - 12 pm
This workshop is designed to provide new supervisors with the skills and knowledge to be successful in their first management assignment. The session provides real-world, hands-on examples of situations that new supervisors will face, and the solutions to deal with them.
Building Supervisory Skills 201 (2021-11-17 & 11-24)
November 17, 2021
Zoom 10 am - 12 pm
This worshop is designed for managers and supervisors who have experience in their positions. The course provides participants with the opportunity to work through more complex problems in managing and supervising employees.
Building Supervisory Skills 301 (2021-12-01 & 12-08)
December 1, 2021
Zoom 10 am - 12 pm
This course tackles more difficult challenges for managers and supervisors. The workshop will guide participants through concepts and tools to become more effective in their roles.