Conference highlights

>This year's conference program offers more than 70% new content, says the sponsor. Sessions are 8:15 to 9:30 a.m., and 10 to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Of possible interest to ALH's readers, grouped by topic category, are:

Equipment/Fleet Management:

• Cutting-Edge Technology for Managing Equipment Fleets • Alternative Fuels and Emissions-Understanding Your Options • Maintenance and Inspection Requirements for Bucket Trucks • Hybrid Technology-Applications for Today's Utility Market • Managing Your Return on Investment for Equipment and Fleets • An Introduction to Vehicle Specification and Procurement

Industry Trends:

• Security on the Job-Site-How Good is Yours? • Emerging Trends in Utility Design/Construction • Weathering the Storm-Best Practices in Emergency Restoration

Safety & Standards:

• Work Zone Compliance-Are You Ready? • Arc Flash and Flame Resistant Clothing-An Update • OSHA-Issues Relating to the Utility Industry • Utilizing Adult Learning Principles in Safety Training