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2026 Northern Safety Day
Building a Safer, Stronger Wastewater Workforce
Where California’s wastewater professionals unite to build knowledge, skills and connections.
October 14, 2026
Yolo County Fairgrounds | Woodland, CA
Why Attend the
2026 Northern Safety Day?
Join more than 400 wastewater and water professionals for CWEA’s one-day, in-person training event focused on building safer, healthier workplaces across Northern California.
This year’s program will address emerging risks and everyday challenges, from workplace accidents to concerns around unhoused encampments. You’ll learn from experienced safety professionals, while also connecting with your peers and meeting exhibitors with the latest equipment and resources that protect workers in the field.
You’ll leave with real-world strategies that help strengthen your agency’s safety culture right away.
Who Will Be There?
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- Collection System Crews
- Wastewater Operators
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- Safety Officers
- Mechanics
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- Electricians
- Instrumentation Technicians
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- Maintenance Schedulers
- O&M Leaders
Lectures & Workshops
- Cal/OSHA: Top Safety ViolationsGary McIver, Cal/OSHA
- The Illusion of Control – Why Experienced Workers Get Hurt on the Job!Paul Andersen, OSHA Compliance Services
- Hard Hat and Safety-Helmet Protection Using MIPS TechnologyGregory Khair, West Coast Supply
- Confined Spaces and Gas Monitor UsageBianca Sandoval, U-Rock Utility Equipment
- Utility LocatingMike Garcia, Instrument Technology Corporation
- Workplace AccidentsJason Kanawyer, Goble Sampson
- Hazards CommunicationsSarah Bogner, Contra Costa Water District
- De-Escalation – The Art of Managing ConflictGreg Ford & Detective Smith, City of Woodland Police Department
What You’ll Learn
A full slate of morning and afternoon sessions will cover the hazards that matter most to Northern California’s water sector, including:
- Cal/OSHA’s top safety violations
- Why experienced workers get hurt on the job
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Confined spaces and gas monitor use
- Utility locating
- Workplace accidents
- Hazard communications
- Managing conflict in the workplace
Session descriptions, speakers, and room assignments will be posted soon.
Schedule at a Glance
- 6:30 a.m.Registration and continental breakfast
- 7:30 a.m.Welcome announcements
- 7:45 a.m.Education sessions
- 9:35 a.m.Break and EXPO
- 10:45 a.m.Education sessions
- 11:45 a.m.Lunch and EXPO
- 1:00 p.m.Education sessions
- 2:50 p.m.Door prize drawings
Check Out This Year’s Exhibitors
Registration Information
Registration Rates
| Regular By Oct. 6 | Final Oct. 7-14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Rate | $250 | $320 |
| Nonmember Rate | $310 | $380 |
Group Registration
Contact Member Services at [email protected] for assistance.
Special Services
If you need special services or have dietary restrictions, please indicate those within the CWEA registration system.
Refund Policy
Full payment or purchase order is required to process registrations. If you have to cancel, a written cancellation notice is required and must be received at least 15 days prior to the workshop date. A 25% service fee shall be retained on all cancellations. No refunds shall be given for cancellations made less than 15 days prior to the event. A written special services request is required 30 days in advance.