Denver Museum of Nature & Science
SOLD OUT
TT5112 Monday, June 4, 8:45 – 11:30am
Departure Information: 8:30am from Colorado Convention Center
Description
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is an educational institution that welcomes an average of 1.4 million visitors a year. Located in City Park since 1908, participants will have the opportunity to tour the museum and see how the health and safety of volunteers and visitors are maintained, in addition to how the Museum protects and preserves its valuable collection.
Requirements
No restrictions. Cameras and video recording devices are permitted.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
West Rail RTD Line Tour
TT5212 Monday, June 4, 1:00-4:00pm
Departure Information: 12:45pm from Colorado Convention Center
Description
The RTD FasTracks Program is a multi-billion dollar, 12 year program to enhance parking at rail and bus stations for easy convenient bus/rail connections across the eight-county district. During this tour, attendees will have the opportunity to see the progress that has been made on this massive endeavor and will also learn about the risk control measures that have been built into this process. Some of the specific hazards and programs that will be discussed will include Fall Protection, working in high traffic areas, LO/TO and Excavations.
Requirements
Attendees must wear closed toed shoes. Cameras and video recording devices are permitted.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
National Wind Technology Center (NTC) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
TT5312 Monday, June 4, 1:00-5:00pm
Departure Information: 12:45pm from Colorado Convention Center
Description
National Renewable Laboratory (NREL)’s National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) is the nation’s premier wind energy technology research facility and provides technical support critical to the development of advanced wind and water energy systems.
This tour will include safety aspects of the operations conducted at the NWTC including working at height, on and around heavy equipment, fire protection on and around towers and turbines, blade testing and weather and environmental related issues.
Requirements
Participants must be a US Citizen. Must present government issued photo identification upon arrival at the facility. Shoes must be closed toed and heel. No shorts permitted. Cameras and video recording devices are permitted.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
South Table Mountain (STM) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
TT5412 Monday, June 4, 1:00-5:00pm
Departure Information: 12:45 pm from Colorado Convention Center
Description
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is one of the leading research laboratories operated by the US Department of Energy. NREL develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advances related science and engineering, and transfers knowledge and innovations to address America’s energy and environmental goals.
Attendees will see the Process Development Integration (PDIL) in the Science and Technology Facility, a world-class lab where industry and universities collaborate on advanced solar cell technologies and manufacturing methods. The next stop is the Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility (IBRF) which showcases NREL’s commitment to collaboration and meeting the nation’s biofuels development and deployment goals. Finally, attendees will view the Research Support Facility (RSF) the laboratory’s newest sustainable green building. This LEED platinum office building is a showcase for energy and renewable energy technologies.
Requirements
Participants must be a US Citizen. Must present government issued photo identification upon arrival at the facility. Shoes must be closed toed and heel. No shorts permitted. Cameras and video recording devices are permitted.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
Denver International Airport (DIA)
SOLD OUT
TT6112 Tuesday, June 5, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Departure Information: 7:45am from Colorado Convention Center
Description
Participants will participate in a short overview presentation of DIA followed by a tour of the Airport Communications Center, Emergency Ops Center, and the Train and Maintenance Control Centers.
Requirements
All participants must submit a copy of their government ID or Passport 45 days prior to participation and present a government issued photo ID the day of tour. Hand carried items are limited to one personal bag or briefcase, and are under the same restrictions as if the attendee is flying. Recommend comfortable shoes. Cameras and video items are permitted.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Drill Rig
TT6212 Tuesday, June 5, 8:00-11:30am
8:00-11:30am SOLD OUT
TT6312 Tuesday, June 5, 1:00-4:30pm
Departure Information: 7:45 am from Colorado Convention Center and 12:45pm from Colorado Convention Center
Description
Participants will tour the rig and have the opportunity to see how the rig works including the safety aspects associated with it.
Requirements
Safety clothing to include steel toed shoes if possible, otherwise closed toed shoes. Facility will provide hardhats and safety glasses.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
Halliburton–Fracturing Location
SOLD OUT
TT6412 Tuesday, June 5, 8:30-11:30am
Departure Information: 8:15 am from Colorado Convention Center
Description
Tour attendees will have the opportunity to see a frac location set-up and receive an explanation of the fracturing process. While on location, attendees will see the fracturing equipment including a blender, pumping units, manifold equipment, proppant management system and process monitoring equipment as well as an explanation of how the equipment operates in addition to an explanation of how the fracturing treatment stimulates the oil and gas formations.
Requirements
Safety toed shoes, long pants and long shirts required. Facility will provide hardhats and safety glasses.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
Kroenke Sports Venue
TT6512 Tuesday, June 5, 9:00 -11:00am
Departure Information: 8:45am from Colorado Convention Center
Description
Kroenke Sports Enterprises is the parent company over the Pepsi Center, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and other entertainment and sports franchises. Participants will tour one of these venues and participate in discussions about the safety and security aspects related to a major entertainment and sports venue including game/entertainment risks, operational risks, and local impact.
Requirements
Must present a photo ID upon entrance into the facility. No video or recording permitted but still photos are permitted in most areas.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
Ball Packaging Can Manufacturing Facility Tour
TT6612 Tuesday, June 5, 9:00-11:45am
Departure Information: 8:45am from Colorado Convention Center
Description
Participants will have the opportunity to see how aluminum beverage cans and ends are made. This tour will take participants through the many steps of the can manufacturing process from beginning to end, starting with aluminum coils and ending with decorated cans ready to fill with beverages. This manufacturing plant is located near Golden, approximately one mile from Golden’s largest landmark, Coors Brewery.
Requirements
No purses or bags. Safety glasses and hearing protection required and provided by Ball Packaging. Slip resistant shoes required. Pants and shirts with sleeves required. No cameras or video recording devices permitted.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
Rentech’s Product Demonstration Unit (PDU) at the Rentech Energy Technology Center
TT6712 Tuesday, June 5, 2:00 -4:00pm
Departure Information: 1:45pm from the Colorado Convention Center
Description
Rentech can produce certified synthetic fuels and electric power from carbon-containing materials such as biomass, waste, and fossil resources. The tour will be at Rentech’s Product Demonstration (PDU) which is believed to be the only fully-integrated synthetic transportation fuels production facility operating in the United States. The facility is designed to produce over 400 gallons per day of ultra-clean synthetic jet fuel, aviation fuel, ultra-low sulfur diesel, and specialty waxes and chemicals. Attendees will participate in a walking tour of the Demonstration unit. The tour will include the steps necessary to turn Biomass in to Diesel or Jet Fuels
Requirements
PPE including safety glasses and hard hats are required and provided by the facility for the process tour. Safety shoes and flame resistant clothing are also required during operating conditions. Personal items including cell phones are allowed on-site but must be left in the conference room during the tour.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
Bureau of Reclamation at the Denver Federal Center
TT7112 Wednesday, June 6, 8:30 – 11:00am
Departure Information: 8:15 am from Colorado Convention Center
Description
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the dam modeling process, the super power press used for testing concrete on dams and the safety aspects of their operations. The tour includes the model area, Baldwin press and the safety aspects of the press operation and the power plant device with the unique safety feature.
Requirements
International participants must provide date of birth and passport number prior to arrival. Must show a government issued ID prior to admittance onto the DFC. Tour will mostly be a walking tour; Walking shoes recommended- no heels permitted. Cameras and video recording devices are permitted.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
Sundyne Arvada Manufacturing Area Tour
TT7212 Wednesday, June 6, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Departure Information: 9:15 am from Colorado Convention Center
Description
The Sundyne Corporation is one of the industrial business units of Hamilton Sundstrand, a division of United Technology Corporation (UTC). During the visit, attendees with be given the opportunity to observe how the Sundyne Arvada Site has implemented a safety management system to assist in achieving VPP Star Status. During the tour, attendees will be able to see how both purchased and raw materials are received into the facility, located for processing, machined into components used in pump and compressor assemblies and finally tested as a customer product. You will understand how employee interaction and engagement plays a key role in maintaining a positive safety culture. This is one of the few large scale manufacturing facilities in the Metro Denver Area.
Requirements
Participants must be a US Citizen. No cameras or recording devices. No high heels or open toed shoes. No shorts permitted.
Price: $ 30 (advance payment required)
