Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Event Registration
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Tour of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dashields Locks and Dam, Coraopolis, PA
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The Pittsburgh District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains and operates 23 navigation facilities on the Monongahela, Ohio, and Allegheny Rivers- the largest, oldest, and most fatigued navigation system in the nation.  

Join us for a tour of Dashields Locks and Dam located on the Ohio River!  This facility has been in operation since August 1, 1929 and consist of two lock chambers and a fixed crest dam - the only fixed crest dam on the Ohio River.  On average, this site performs 5,000 lockages and assists in the transportation of 15 million tons of cargo per year.

​In addition to a tour of the facility, a short presentation will be given by some of the Safety and Occupational Health staff of the Pittsburgh District detailing work activities, associated potential safety and occupational health hazards, and the challenges encountered.

Event Details:
  • Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
  • Time:  1:00 - 3:00 PM
  • Location:  100 Dashields Lock Road, Coraopolis, PA  15108  (linked below)
  • Cost:  Pittsburgh AIHA Member $10; Non-member $15; Student: Free
  • Participants MUST wear closed-toed shoes.  NO heeled shoes.
  • ​SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS!
  • Register online by Thursday, April 18.  
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Register Online at right - information required by U.S. Army Corps Security:
  • Full name (First, Middle, Last)
  • Date of birth/citizenship (Note: only US citizens will be able to attend​.) ​
  • Social security number or driver’s license number with state of issue
  • Full address

    Online Registration Form 
    Deadline - Thursday, April 18:    

If you have any questions regarding registration or payment, contact Christy Kirsch at ckirsch@pittsburghaiha.org.