Name
Workshop: Public Safety Around Dams
Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location Name
Cima+ Room (501/502)
Description
Registration Required Audience This workshop will interest managers and operators of dams, and their engineering consultants, who are involved in developing Public Safety Management Plans, decision-making related to the implementation of physical and operational control measures and managing incidents. The workshop will also benefit staff engaged in the day-to-day maintenance of public safety at dams, as well as Communications Officers responsible for educating the public on hazards associated with dams and their operation. Details CDA’s Guidelines for Public Safety Around Dams represent the most comprehensive guidance available to dam owner’s, consultants and regulators on the process to identify risks to public safety and means to mitigate through physical and operational controls. As part of this year’s conference, we will be offering a 1-Day workshop, focused on the management of public safety, based on the methodologies presented in CDA’s 2011 Guidelines for Public Safety Around Dams. Participants will have the option to join the Dam Safety 101 Technical Tour the afternoon of the following day. Saturday, October 24 is the standard CDA training package for Public Safety Around Dams and will cover: Canadian Context of Public Safety Around Dams Development of an Owner’s Public Safety Management Plan Risk Controls Incident Reporting and Management Sunday, October 25 - Option to join DS101 Field Trip (limited space)