National Ground Water Association

(WESTERVILLE, OH — October 26, 2011) Richard C. Velletri, senior loss control consultant from The Hartford, will make his industry safe practice adviser debut at the National Ground Water Association’s 2011 Ground Water Expo and Annual Meeting taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 29-December 2.

Velletri, a certified safety professional, holds degrees in construction management and occupational safety and health, and has more than 30 years experience in the insurance industry specializing in construction and workers’ compensation. He will present two workshops at the NGWA Ground Water Expo.

• “Effective Fleet Management” details the steps that can be taken to minimize losses regarding over-the-road business vehicles, as well as the role proper orientation and training of employees plays in the process.
• “How Groundwater Contractors Can Avoid the Most Common Industry Losses” discusses concrete ways to minimize injuries and property losses prevalent in the industry due to slips, trips, and falls; materials handling; and electrocution.

Kathy Butcher, director of professional development for NGWA, says that in addition to these debut presentations, Velletri will also be working with the NGWA Safety Subcommittee as a consultant on future industry safe-practice initiatives.

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NGWA, a nonprofit organization composed of U.S. and international groundwater professionals — contractors, equipment manufacturers, suppliers, scientists, and engineers — is dedicated to advancing groundwater knowledge. NGWA’s vision is to be the leading groundwater association that advocates the responsible development, management, and use of water.

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