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Backing, Parking and Intersections (#19024)

Focuses on defensive driving tips for backing and parking, two situations that account for many fender benders.  Tips on safely negotiating controlled, uncontrolled, and blind intersections round out the progam. (2006) - DVD  (19:00).

Chain Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operation (STIHL) (#18917)

Provides detailed information on chain saw features, maintenance, saw chain sharpening, protective apparel and proper chain saw operation. The DVD format divides the topics into 5 chapters that can be easily accessed for shorter training sessions focused on a particular topic.  Produced by STIHL, Inc. (2006) - DVD  (63:00)

Chain Saw Safety (Siegel) (#18552)

Covers personal protection, safety features to look for and how to operate a chain saw safely.  Demonstrates starting, fueling, kickback, buddy system, limbing, pruning, preventive maintenance and personal protective equipment.  Produced by Siegel. (1994) - VHS VIDEO  (23:00)

Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Operation (FISTA) (#18115)

Demonstrates chainsaw maintenance, proper use of protective equipment, and felling, limbing, and bucking techniques. Produced by FISTA. (1996) - VHS VIDEO  (19:00)

Chainsaw Safety (Wumbus) (#19025)

Of all the tools found in the workplace and home, chainsaws rank as the most dangerous.  Practical tips make this a good introduction to the basics of chainsaw safety for the new employee.  It can also serve as a check for the self-taught user and a review for the old hand. Produced by Wumbus Corp. (1999) - DVD  (13:00)

Cold Weather Effects (#16712)

Discusses the effects of cold weather on materials, lubricants, coolants and systems of Caterpillar equipment. (1975) - VHS VIDEO  (22:00)

Commercial Drivers License Video Series  (#16810)

Covers the information contained in the Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Manual. The manual, available from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, should be used with the video. The 10 segments include: 1. “Overview” – 2a. “Vehicle Inspection” – 2b. “Operating Techniques” – 2c. “Operating Techniques (cont.)” – 2d. “Vehicle Safety” – 3. “Transporting Cargo” – 4. “Transporting Passengers” – 5. “Air Brakes” – 6. “Combination Vehicles” – 7. “Hazardous Materials”. (1989) – 3 VHS VIDEOS (278 min. total)

Crafco Tar Kettle  (#17901)

Designed to introduce the Crafco Tar Kettle, an asphalt melter, with an emphasis on safety. Intended as a supplement to the operator’s manual. (1992) - VHS VIDEO  (18:00)

Crawler Excavator and Transport (#18098)

Discusses safe maintenance and transport of crawler excavators.  (1993) - VHS VIDEO  (13:00)

The Critical Factor  (#16409)

How to maintain control while driving a large truck in the event of a blowout occuring. (1987) - VHS VIDEO  (12:00).

Daily Maintenance of Light Vehicles  (#16336)

A basic presentation of preventative and daily maintenance of light-duty vehicles. Covers 4 separate periods of maintenance: pre-startup, startup, operational, and shutdown.  (1985) - VHS VIDEO  (18:00)

Defensive Driving: When Good Weather Goes Bad (#19026)

Provides a good review of driving in bad weather with an emphasis on the hazards in heavy rain storms, including hydroplaning, poor visibility and flooding. Also covers snow, ice, wind, and fog conditions, along with tips on tire safety and the safe following rule. (2008) - DVD  (19:00)

Drive Safe! (#19011)

Driver safety program focusing on municipal operations. Raises driver awareness, and promotes and demonstrates safe driving and daily inspection practices. Training content includes Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection, Pre-trip Driver Inspection, Safe Driving Techniques, and Safe Backing-up of the Vehicle.  Useful for new driver training or as a refresher for experienced drivers of cars and light trucks. (2008) - DVD  (15:00)

Driving Modern Roundabouts: Rules of the Road (#18918)

Shows how to drive through a roundabout, explaining the rules of the road for roundabouts. The rules are illustrated using video of traffic in a multi lane roundabout. Discussion of truck, pedestrian and bicycle travel through roundabouts is also included. Appropriate for presentation to officials and the public when roundabouts are proposed or are being opened to traffic. (2002) - DVD  (10:00)

Driving Snow: the Keys to Winter Driving  (#18270)

Good reminder of the basics of winter driving for automobile drivers with limited experience.  Good refresher for experienced drivers.  Nice scenes of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. (1993) - VHS VIDEO  (15:00)

Grading Safety (#18628)

Shows typical safety problems on a highway grading project. Includes personal, equipment, utility and operational safety issues. Covers details on earth moving, trenching, hauling & construction traffic. Good for new construction equipment operators and a refresher on construction site safety. (1996) – VHS VIDEO (14:00)  (Highway Work Zone Safety Series)

Heavy Equipment Operation  (#16708)

Presents 12 safety tips for heavy equipment operation at underground construction projects. Includes pre-start-up safety checks of the equipment, operational safety tips, work zone safety tips and proper shut-down of equipment.  (1989) - VHS VIDEO  (10:00)

How to Get More Out of Your Motor Grader  (#17888)

Focuses on capabilities of the motor grader – demonstrates how articulated motor graders can be used to build a road, including ditches and backslopes, and to contract and maintain the road surface. Also demonstrates some unique applications for maintaining drainage.  (1989) - VHS VIDEO  (25:00)

Loading, Transporting and Unloading Heavy Equipment (#18635)

Shows hazards and good practice in moving dozers, cranes, excavators and pavers.  Good introduction to loading, chaining and transporting heavy equipment. (1999) – VHS VIDEO (12:00).  (Highway Work Zone Safety Series)

Make Winter Driving Safer  (#16404)

Covers various aspects of safe winter driving. Discusses importance of auto maintenance, equipment essential to have in the car, how to use jumper cables, driving on snow or ice, tire and traction devices.   VHS VIDEO  (13:00)

Motorgrader Operation  (#16337)

Covers the use of graders in road maintenance, construction, winter snow and ice removal. Discusses preventative maintenance (daily checks) as well as different types of graders available and their setup in terms of power train and automation. Also covers operation for the various applications.  (1985) - VHS VIDEO  (72:00)

Mower Operation I & II  (#16818)

Two-part production covering various aspects of mower operation in highway maintenance programs. Part I (14:30) covers pre-operation inspection of the mower and power equipment used in mower operation. Part II (14:20) discusses the actual mowing operation, as well as good mowing procedures on roadsides and median areas.   VHS VIDEO  (29:00)

On Again, Off Again: A Guide to Mounting & Dismounting Heavy Equipment (#18670)

A good review of the basic safety rules involved in mounting and dismounting heavy equipment. (2003) - VHS VIDEO  (20:00)

Operator Daily Maintenance of Dump Trucks  (#16335)

A basic presentation of preventative and daily maintenance of dump trucks. Covers 4 separate periods of maintenance: pre-startup, startup, operational, and shutdown.  (1985) - VHS VIDEO  (19:00)

Operator Daily Maintenance of Front End Loaders (#16331)

A basic presentation of preventative and daily maintenance of front end loaders. Covers 4 separate periods of maintenance: pre-startup, startup, operational, and shutdown.  (1985) - VHS VIDEO  (19:00)

Pre-Trip Inspection: Circle of Safety (#19027)

A comprehensive review of all of the inspection points a professional truck driver should cover in his/her pre-trip walk around. Agencies may want to compare their pre-trip checklist with the points covered in the program. (2008) - DVD  (14:00)

Profit Through Prevention – Best Environment Practices for Fleet Maintenance (#18588)

Details practical procedures that can be used to reduce waste generation and save money in fleet maintenance operations.  Provides information on water based parts cleaning, brake cleaning, oil analysis, increased oil change intervals, reusable filters and best practices for housekeeping in vehicle maintenance facilities.  Includes example of these practices in municipal fleets with information on cost savings.  (1999) – VHS VIDEO (35:00), FACT SHEETS.

Rigging and Lifting with Mobile Construction Equipment (#18099)

Demonstrates correct rigging and handling of unusual loads with mobile construction equipment.  (1997) - VHS VIDEO  (27 min.)

Safe and Efficient Operation of Hand-held Cutoff Saws (#18101)

Demonstrating a variety of applications, explains the safest most effective methods of operating hand-held cutoff saws. Covers how to extend saw and blade life, saw limitations, correct blade selection, safe application for gas, electric, hydraulic or air powered saws and operating the saw to avoid injury and damage.  (1997) - VHS VIDEO  (18 min.)

Safe Tree and Brush Removal (#18668)

Demonstrates chain saw safety and maintenance, sawing techniques, felling trees and trimming brush. (2003) - DVD  (19 min.)

Safe Winter Driving Considerations  (#18950)

Provides basic winter driving advice for drivers of cars and light trucks.  Covers vehicle preparation and typical road hazards. Discusses how a driver should react to winter conditions including low visibility, slippery roads, snowplow operations and sight obstructions.  Does not discuss snowplow equipment operations from the plow driver’s perspective.  Helpful for new auto drivers or as a refresher.  (2001, 2006) - DVD  (21 min.)

Safely Controlling the Power of the Backhoe/loader, Segment 1  (#17451)

“Walk Around the Backhoe/Loader” focuses on safety checks which should be performed before a backhoe/loader is operated.  (1992) - VHS VIDEO  (12 min.)

Safely Controlling the Power of the Backhoe/loader, Segment 2  (#17452)

“On-The-Job Operating Safety Awareness” presents many practical points concerning operating backhoe/loaders and on-the-job safety. Stresses the importance of always thinking about what you’re going to do before you do it.  (1992) - VHS VIDEO  (12 min.)

Safely Controlling the Power of the Backhoe/loader, Segment 3  (#17453)

“Maintenance/Transportation” presents safety tips to follow when transporting and maintaining backhoe/loaders.  (1992) - VHS VIDEO  (9 min.)

Safely Controlling the Power of the Wheel Loader, Segment 1  (#17597)

Focuses on safety, mechanical and other pre-operation checks of a wheel loader. (1993) - VHS VIDEO  (13 min.)

Safely Controlling the Power of the Wheel Loader, Segment 2  (#17598)

Illustrates practical and safety tips for operating a wheel loader in difficult circumstances.  (1993) - VHS VIDEO  (19 min.)

Safety Training for Repair Technicians  (#17899)

Demonstrates good safety practices recommended for construction equipment repair technicians.  (1996) - VHS VIDEO  (22 min.)

Taking Control of Your Motorgrader  (#17887)

Demonstrates the many features of an articulated motorgrader and how to maximize the benefits through using the control system.  (1989) - VHS VIDEO  (19 min.)

Tree Trimming Safety (#19028)

Begins with a thorough safety review of tree trimming equipment including chainsaws, ropes, belts, climbing gear, ladders, pole saws, areal trucks, chippers, and personal protective gear.  Reviews safety procedures, crew size, and operation planning for trimming, felling, and bucking near electric lines, buildings, and the public. (1999) - DVD  (20 min.)

Why Skid?: Modern Winter Driving Techniques (#18519)

A review of basic winter driving skills for cars.  Covers preparation, wheel grip, weight transfer, over-steer, under-steer, braking and trajectory.  Includes a short product commercial for Bridgestone tires. (1994) - VHS VIDEO  (18 min.)