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SF78 Indoor Cranes
Coastal                                                                                                                      19 Minutes
This valuable program provides non-licensed operators with the information they need to safety operate several types of cranes.
 
SF79 Crane Inspection
Coastal                                                                                                                     18 Minutes
Would you bet your life crane is up to the job? Did your last lift stress your crane almost to the breaking point? To stay alive and keep co-workers safe, make sure your crane is ready to do the job - and the best way to do it is with a crane inspection.
SF80 Facility Security
Coastal                                                                                                                      17 Minutes
This program details the important points in maintaining facility security, to protect your facility from a potential terrorist attack.
SF81 Lockout for Life!
Coastal                                                                                                                      23 Minutes
This multi-award winning program shows reenactments of accidents involving employees who didn't follow proper lockout/tagout procedures. The compelling and dramatic footage will motivate your staff to practice this vital procedure.
SF82 Hazard Communication: Real, Real Life
Coastal                                                                                                                    16 Minutes
This addition to the popular Real, Real-Life series provides important information about safe work practices when working with hazardous chemicals.
SF83 Fire Safety: Real, Real Life
Coastal                                                                                                                     18 Minutes
This interactive program, part of our Real, Real-Life series, takes employees through real-life fire situations and challenges them to determine how they would respond. It covers all the important information about fire safety.
SF84 Crash in the Dark: A Crew Management Case Study
Coastal                                                                                                                     28 Minutes
Viewers learn about rescue procedures from the mistakes made by those involved in the response to a collision of two passenger trains that injured 185 people in the 6.5km tunnel under the River Severn in England in 1991.
SF85 Creating a Drug-Free Workplace: Back on Track
Coastal                                                                                                                    36 Minutes
Implementing a drug-free workplace strengthens your company's commitment to employee well-being and enables it to compete for valuable contracts. This program provides guidance for managers and information for employees.
SF86 Electrical Emergencies: Proper Response
Coastal                                                                                                                    15 Minutes
When faced with an emergency such as electrical shock or an electrical fire, initial response can save lives. This program teaches employees how to assist co-workers who experience shock and how to respond to electrical fires by shutting off power, clearing the area and using approved extinguishing agents.
SF87 Bloodborne Pathogens: Protect Yourself
Coastal                                                                                                                    15 Minutes
This informative program covering the basics of bloodborne pathogens precautions is ideal for workers who are on the scene at accidents.
   
SF88 Pro-Active Safety Attitudes: Target Zero
  Coastal                                                                                                                    16 Minutes
   
  Zero accidents in the workplace is possible - and it all starts with a vision, according to astronaut Buzz Aldine, who sees pro-active safety as the way it can be done.
   
SF89 PPE: Don't Start Work Without It
  Coastal                                                                                                                      13 Minutes
   
  Teach your employees to wear the tight PPE for each job - and use it correctly with this important training. It focus on the various forms of PPE and how they can be used to protect different parts of the body.
   
SF90 Eye Protection: Why Gamble?
  Coastal                                                                                                                      24 Minutes
   
  Compliance with OSHA's Eye Protection Standard (1910.133) is made easier with this program, which reviews how to avoid injury and the emergency procedures to follow if an accident occurs.
   
SF91 Back Safety: Real, Real Life
  Coastal                                                                                                                   15 Minutes
   
  Whether you have a physically demanding job that requires a lot of lifting or bending over, or a stationery job sitting at a desk, the potential for back injury is very real. Using a fresh and humorous approach, this exciting entry in our Real, Real-Life series helps workers understand how they can injure their backs and the best procedures for stating safe.
   
SF92 HazMat: Safe and Secure
  Coastal                                                                                                                    24 Minutes
   
  This program encourages employees to take an active role in their company's security against hazmat threats by working with a Security Vulnerability Analysis team, following a number of important security tips and taking special care loading and unloading materials.
   
SF93 HazMat Transportation: Security Depends on You
  Coastal                                                                                                                    22 Minutes
   
  If hazardous materials fall into the wrong hands, they can become weapons of destruction that threaten entire communities. This program trains employees to transport hazardous materials safely to avoid security threats.
   
EV11 Stormwater Runoff: I Can Make a Difference
  Coastal                                                                                                                    15 Minutes
   
  Oil, grease, harmful bacteria, pesticides and fertilizers are a few of the dangerous elements that can be found in stormwater runoff. This illuminating program describes the devasting effects of runoff and how the government and private industry can work together to clean it up.
   
EV12 Environmental Awareness: Recipe for a Cleaner World
  Coastal                                                                                                                    20 Minutes
   
  This program explains a variety of government acts that protect the environment in an effort to inform employees and motivate them to comply with the acts and protect the environment.
   
GI63 DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing: Your Rights and Responsibilities
  Coastal                                                                                                                    19 Minutes
   
  In accordance with the DOT's Alcohol & Drug Testing Rule, 49CFR Part 40, employers must train drivers on the dangers of alcohol and controlled substances. This program provides a detailed look at drivers' rights and responsibilities.
   
SF94 Trench Emergency
  Coastal                                                                                                                      14 Minutes
   
  A thorough understanding of trench rescue is vital to save the life of the person in the trench as well as to keep the would-be rescuer safe.
   
SF95 Construction Trenching and Shoring
  Coastal                                                                                                                       10 Minutes
   
  OSHA estimates approximately 90 deaths and thousands of injures occur each year because employees don't know basic trenching and shoring safety guidelines. This program covers the practical safeguards that can prevent these needless casualties.
   
SF96 Construction Electrical Safety: Current Control
  Coastal                                                                                                                      16 Minutes
   
  The electricity coming into a construction site can be dangerous and deadly. This program trains construction workers in the safe way to work around electricity and covers protective devices and safe work practices.
   
GI64 Life Meets Work: Overcoming Stress, Fear and Anxiety
  Coastal                                                                                                                      16 Minutes
   
  Life meets work: Overcoming Stress, Fear and Anxiety was developed to provide you with the tools necessary to cope with your feelings. Stress, fear and anxiety are present in all of our life, and can significantly increase following a personal crisis or tragedy. It is important to control these feelings and emotions in order to regain control of your life.
   
EV13 Forest Roads and the Environment
  USDA Forest Services San Dimas Technology and Development Center               116 Minutes
  Forest Roads and the Environment - Overviews of how the road and environment interact with each other. Introduction to maintenance of low volume roads highlights issues that benefit from proper maintenance activities, including water temperature, fist habitat and aggregate surfacing loss. Reading the Traveled Way - Learn to quickly identify what the road is "saying." Focuses on understanding the condition of the road and how to proactively avoid costly repairs by properly addressing the road in its current condition. Reading Beyond the Traveled Way - Properly maintained roads require an understanding of what is happening beyond the road surface. Considering the natural functions before beginning maintenance operations can help minimize significant to the road. Smoothing and Reshaping the Traveled Way - Covers the detailed, step-by-step process used for both smoothing and reshaping a road, including crowned, insloped roads and transition sections. Maintaining the Ditch and Surface Cross Drains - Provides comprehensive instruction for correctly constructing and maintaining ditches, culverts and various surface cross drains. Highlights surface cross drains the rapid spread of invasive plants. Highlights plant identification, inventory systems, mapping, mechanical removal, herbicide treatments, weed free products, maintenance techniques, and cleaning of equipment.
   
GI65 Construction Career Days: A Step into Your Future
 

Utah LTAP                                                                                                                11 Minutes

   
  To address workforce development issues in the construction industry, the Utah Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at Utah State University (USU) initiated a committee of construction industry practitioners and educational partners, to plan and execute the first Utah Construction Career Days in 2005. The purpose of the event is to introduce high school students to the vast career opportunities and unlimited potential for advancement within the construction industry from building trades to heavy construction. Activities included professional demonstrations, hands on participation and operation of heavy equipment. Filmed in Salt Lake City, UT during the September 2005 CCD event.
   
WM15 Sand and Salt Spreader Calibration
  Baystate Roads Program Massachusetts' LTAP                                                        13 Minutes
   
  Paul Brown, Director of Snow and Ice Operations at the Massachusetts Highway (MassHighway), guides highway employees through a successful spreader calibration and explains the proper techniques and calculations. You must calibrate each spreader according to specifications each winter season or whatever repairs are made. This will reduce waste, increase efficiency and protect the environment through better control of materials application.
   
SF03 Backing, You Owe to Yourself
  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation       12 Minutes
 
 

Operators are responsible to know how to run the equipment they are assigned to.  This tape is designed to give operators better ideas on understanding why backing up safely is so important.  1 out of every 10 accidents at the work place is due to someone carelessly backing up.

   
SF05 Boomlifts in Construction
  Coastal       10 Minutes
 
 

Boomlifts are the most common used equipment on a construction site.  As with anything that becomes repetitive, it can get boring, this is when accidents will occur.  This video will provide your employees the proper training necessary to keep them safe. Topics covered; 1) lifting principles, 2) walk around inspections, 3) controls, 4) electricity, and 5) operation.

   
SF07 Cave In! Trenching and Shoring Safety
  Coastal       18 Minutes
 
 

This video deals with trenching and shoring safety.  Always take the proper precautions and stay compliant to OSHA's rules and regulations of proper trenching and shoring safety.  If not it can potentially kill someone. This video will cover: 1) classifying soils, 2) protective systems, and 3) excavation hazards.

   
SF11 Confined Space Hotwork
  Coastal       20 Minutes
 
 

This video discuss a checklist to safety.  It demonstrates how working in confined spaces are tricky, however when hot work is added the risk becomes greater.  This tape will ensure that workers know the proper precautions request for confined space hotwork.  It also talks about the hotwork permit, fire watch, and emergency rescue.

   
SF16 Construction Confined Space Entry
  Coastal       10 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses how working in confined spaces requires learning the necessary skills to escape dangerous or even fatal accidents.  Topics covered: 1) identifying confined spaces and their hazards, 2) OSHA's confined space entry permit program, and 3) duties of confined space entry team.

   
SF22 Construction Stairways and Ladders
  Coastal       10 Minutes
 
 

This video will explain the safety that people need to take into consideration before they take that first step up a ladder or stairway. 

   
SF23 Construction Welding Safety
  Coastal                                                                                                                     10 Minutes
   
  This video discusses the basics of welding safety with a large focus on oxyfuel gas cutting.  Topics covered: 1) safe operation procedures, 2) proper safety equipment, and 3) how to make the work environment safe.
   
SF29 Electrical Emergency Responses
  Coastal                                                                                                                     14 Minutes
   
  This video discusses how having professional attitudes will keep you alive.  Professional electrical workers are trained to know what to do in case of an electrical shock or fire.  This video will provide different ways to understand and to treat electrical shock, no matter how severe or mild they are.
   
SF30 Electrical Principles
  Coastal                                                                                                                      14 Minutes
   
  This video will provide better safety principles of electrical safety.  Carelessness can cause injury or death to employees.  Safety is the responsibility of everyone in the work environment.  This mean practicing hazard observations and knowing how to correct potential problems. 
   
SF32 Fall Protection What's Required and Beyond
  Coastal       21 Minutes
 
 

This video shows supervisors and employees various approaches to achieving 100% fall protection under the revised subpart M ruling.  As of February 6, 1995 fall protection is required whenever employees are potentially exposed to falls from 6 feet or greater.  Topics covered in video: 1) fall protection guidelines and 2) positive fall protection safety nets.

   
SF36 Haz Com for Construction
  Coastal       11 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses the hazard communication standard.  This video will assist employees in understanding the dangers of working with and around chemicals.  It will demonstrate what to do in case of accidental spills.

   
SF37 Highway Safety Program
  Federal Highway Administration       30 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses the silent factor and how important it is in the safety of our traffic system.  In 1992, 50,000 people died in traffic accidents.  With the enforcement of 55 mph speed limits more seat belt usage and tougher laws on drunk driving has lowered this number.  The Federal Highway Administration has provided guidelines for cities, counties and state agencies to receive federal funding for building roads. 

   
SF39 Inside Maneuvers
  Coastal       22 Minutes
 
 

This video will discuss safe confined space entry.  Every year 1.5 million people work in confined spaces (tanks, vaults, pits, storage bins).  Many will be injured and some will die.  This program will demonstrate: 1) space hazards, 2) atmospheric testing, 3) other hazard controls, 4) confined space permit, 5) personal protective equipment, 6) communication, 7) rescue equipment, 8) team responsibilities, and 9) contractors.

   
SF40 It Always Happens to the Other Guy
  John Deere, Co.       19 Minutes
 
 

The video discusses potential accidents to anyone operating heavy equipment.  Safety shouldn't be luck; this video demonstrates how to stay safe and not become the "other guy".

   
SF42 Making Safer Roads
  Insurance Institute for Highway Safety       12 Minutes
 
 

More than one in four motor vehicle deaths on roads don’t involve a collision with other vehicles they are caused by hitting roadside hazards such as trees, utility poles, or bridge supports.  This video will explain which hazards present the worst problems.  Then they will tell you how to alleviate the hazards.  This can not all be done at once, due to its costly, but through this tape you'll see allot of common sense approaches.

   
SF43 Manbaskets in Construction
  Coastal       10 Minutes
 
 

This video will demonstrate the proper procedures for hoisting using a crane or a derrick.  Topics covered: 1) pre-lift meeting, 2) inspection and testing, 3) personnel platforms, 4) loading, and 5) crane operations.

   
SF44 Motor Grader Awareness
  Coastal       19 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses motor vehicle accidents, and how they are the single largest cause of occupational fatalities.  It also talks about the common causes of vehicle accidents and will give safety tips to help employees avoid these accidents. 

   
SF46 No Going Back: Changing Attitudes Towards Safety in the Workplace
  Coastal       22 Minutes
 
 

This video program forces management and employees to take responsibility for safety.  It will have a long lasting impact on everyone's attitude toward safety in the workplace.  Topics covered are: 1) legal and moral responsibilities of management, 2) hazards of letting enthusiasm and desire to get the job done be put before safety, and 3) the responsibility of all employees to get involved in safety.

   
SF48 OSHA Record Keeping
  Coastal                                                                                                                     20 Minutes
   
  This video discusses how to document work place injuries and illness and also how to keep accurate records. This will cause fewer citations and expensive penalties. This program gives the basic instructions and guidelines for when and how to complete necessary OSHA'S forms. Topics covered: 1) OSHA forms, 2) recordability, 3) injury versus illnesses, 4) cases not to record, and 5) access to OSHA records.
   
SF49 Overcoming the Fear: OSHA Inspections
  Coastal       24 Minutes
 
 

This video will discuss overcoming the fear of OSHA inspections.  It will also show  what can be expected when an inspector visits the worksite.  Topics covered are: 1) what to look for, and 2) rights as an employee.

   
SF50 Paths of Thunder
  Florida E Coast R       12 Minutes
 
 

This tape shows the mistakes that people make at railroad crossings.  Common accidents are caused by not obeying the stop arms, which may results in deaths and severe injuries.

   
SF54 Process Safety for the Hard Hat Crew
  Coastal       12 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses accidents involving chemical facilities and how they have shut down whole towns and injured hundreds of people.  This video will help understand OSHA's process safety management standard.  This video spells out contract employee responsibility in meeting this standard.  Topics covered: 1) applying the process safety management standard, 2) required training, and 3) handling emergencies and accidents.

   
SF55 Safe Winter Driving
  Coastal       17 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses how winter driving presents special driving hazards and review safety techniques to help employees survive winter driving hazards.  It will discuss basic emergency equipment, rain, snow, and ice.

   
SF60 Scissor Lifts in Construction
  Coastal       9 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses how scissor lifts are used in construction sites.  They can provide a safe walking and working surface.  This program will teach workers what they need to know to operate them safely.  Topics covered 1) lifting principles, 2) walk around inspections, 3) controls, 4) electricity, and 5) operation.

   
SF62 Skid Steer Loader Safety
  Association of General Contractors       9 Minutes
 
 

This video will give the skid steer loader operator more ways to learn safety while running this form of equipment.  It discusses preventive maintenance programs on how to see if the machine is mechanically ready to be operated.  The video demonstrates different techniques of safety while performing a number of different jobs.

   
SF65 Substance Abuse: Prevention in Construction
  Coastal       11 Minutes
 
 

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, substance abuse is more widespread in construction than in any other industry.  This video will show sensitive, yet effective help in dealing with this critical issue.  Topics covered: 1) creating a three point substance abuse program, 2) monitoring for signs of substance abuse, and 3) establishing substance abuse policies.

   
SF66 Suspension Scaffolds in Construction
  Coastal       11 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses how falls from heights kill construction workers more than any other single type of accident.  This program focuses on knowing how to work safely on suspension scaffolds and help reduce the accident statistics.

   
SF67 The Accident: What to Do
  Coastal       14 Minutes
 
 

The video demonstrates what to do while investigating an accident.  No accidents needs to happen and proper investigation can prevent future accidents from happening.

SF70 Warning Labels and Signs in Construction
  Coastal       16 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses the importance of signs and labels and why they are posted.  This program will help employees get the message by explaining the sign system on your work site.  Topics covered: 1) labels, signs, and tags, 2) hazcom labeling requirements, and 3) labeling systems.

   
SF71 Winter Safety
  Coastal       14 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses freezing temperatures and the dangers that come with it.  If not prepared for the cold it could turn deadly.  Topics: 1) signs and treatment for hypothermia, 2) prevention and frostbite, and 3) off the job winter safety.

   
SF76 Sensible Wood Cutting, Tips from the Pros
  Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co.              23 Minutes
 
 

Whether you're using a chainsaw to fell trees, cut firewood or clean up around the yard, here are some basic tips and techniques that can make your cutting experience safer and more productive. This video covers the use of Person Protective Gear; Safety features of Husqvarna Chain saws; Making a Cutting Plan and Various Felling Techniques.

   
HE05 Bulldozer Preventative Maintenance
  Utah Department of Transportation       47 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses the importance of operation and preventative maintenance of bulldozers and motor graders.  A five minute effective inspection is explained and the tilt bed trailers.

   
HE15 How to Get More Out of Your Motor Grader
  John Deere       25 Minutes
 
 

The Motor grader is the essential tool in maintaining roads.  Today's Motor grader has been designed to make these jobs easier and faster than ever before.  But the Motor grader is only part of the story, the key factor is the Motor grader operator.  With a professional Motor grader operator, the video will demonstrate how to get more out of the Motor grader.

   
HE45 Safety Controlling the Power of the Backhoe/Loaders
  Vista      36 Minutes (three tape module)
 
  Tape One (12 Minutes): This tape discusses the importance of safety with backhoe/loader such as walk around inspections, knowing the controls of the equipment, knowing if the machine is mechanically ready to operate and putting seat belt on prior to starting and operating machine.
  Tape Two (15 Miuntes): This discusses safety while operating backhoes/loaders and accidents and why they happen.
  Tape Three (9 Minutes): This video will concludes safety practices of running a backhoe/loader, that have been viewed in Modules 1 and 2.
   
HE52 Ten Wheel Dump Truck
  Delaware Department of Transportation       22 Minutes
 
 

This video discusses the walk around inspection, operation of the truck, start-up, and shut down.  A ten wheel dump truck can haul material, plow snow, and distribute chips into a spreader box during a resurfacing project.

   
WM04 Plow Power
  American Public Works Association       15 Minutes
 
 

This video illustrates safety and snow plowing techniques on city streets, at intersections, and in subdivision cul de sacs.

   
WM05 Response to Winter
  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation       21 Minutes
 
 

This video explains the policies and procedures of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation winter operations to give the public a better understanding of how they prepare for and delivers winter services.  Winter driving safety tips are also discussed.

   
WM08 Using Snow Plows on Motor Graders
  Federal Highway Administration       16 Minutes
 
 

The video instructs how to attach snow plows to the various brands of motor graders and gives basic information on how to use plows to remove snow from roads. 

   
WM09 White Gold
  American Public Works Association       20 Minutes
 
 

Presentation of aspects of snow fighting.  Discussion includes training, public relations, planning, salt/abrasive application.  Illustrates a variety of equipment and plowing methods.

   
WM10 Snow Fighting from A-Z
  Salt Institute      73 Minutes
 
 

This three part video contains 1. The Snow Fighters 2. Salt: The Best De-Icer 3. Salt: the Essence of Life. Methods of application are thoroughly discussed.

   
WM11 Anatomy of a Winter Storm
  Minnesota DOT
   
 

A depiction of the dangers and hardships that snow plow drivers and motorists encounter during a snow storm.

   
GI23 Innovative Tumbleweed Removal
  New Mexico LTAP       8 Minutes
 
 

This video is the result of innovations in New Mexico.  It shows equipment used in the removal of tumbleweeds from rural fence lines.

   
GI31 Shooting Good Video
  Western Federal Land Highway Division       7 Minutes
 
 

This video talks about how to properly make a construction documentation video and the importance of checking equipment,  batteries, and lenses before filming starts.

   
TC08 Nighttime Traffic Control in Work Zone
  American Traffic Safety Services Association       18 Minutes
 
 

Explores the factors that make work zones more dangerous at night and the techniques and devices that make them safer.

   
TC25 Safety Made Simple: The ABC's of Work Zone Safety
  American Traffic Safety Services Association       14 Minutes
 
 

This video assists in the training of employees to know and understand three simple rules that will help work and move safety through a work zone. They are the ABC’s of Work Zone safety: AWARENESS, BE VISIBLE and COMMUNICATION.

   
TC31 Night Light: How Retroreflectivity Makes Our Roads Safer
  FHWA and ATSSA        10 Minutes
 
 

This video explains the benefits of "retoreflectivity." It provides a range of scenarios to help illustrate the necessity of this important roadway feature. This video also describes the technology involved in the retoreflectivity process in easy-to-understand, non-technical terms.

   
TC32 Flagger Training: Work Zone Traffic Control
  Arizona Department of Transportation          14 Minutes
 
 

The video covers basis Flagging Standards and Procedures, situation were a flagger is needed, equipment used in flagging and traffic control procedures.

   
TC34 Barrier Delineation in Work Zone
  American Traffic Safety Service Association             24 Minutes
   
  Produced by FHWA, this 24-minute video covers the pros and cons of various methods and devices used with concrete safety-shaped barriers in work zones. Coverage includes delineation standards, devices, techniques, end treatments, maintenance, and selection guidelines.
   
TC35 Pavement Marking Inspection: 2 Part Epoxy
  American Traffic Safety Service Association             15 Minutes
   
  This 15-minute video covers the basics of two-part epoxy pavement marking materials, including: material preparation; weather and temperature restrictions; pavement preparation; workmanship; retroreflectivity; and documentation. Included with each tape are 5 copies of an inspector’s guide that reinforces points made in the video.
   
HM14 Incident Command Systems: When Seconds Count
  Coastal      15 Minutes
 
 

This award-winning video program will help you establish an emergency response plan, respond to an incident and get the situation under control.  Video covers: Emergency response plan, The Incident Command System, Small/large/multi-county incidents, Coordinating support services, and Situation under control.

   
HM16 Small Spills and Leaks
  Coastal       18 Minutes
 
 

This video program focuses on controlling small spills and leaks.  IT covers the essential procedures all employees should know if a leak should occur on their shift.  Video covers: Supervisor notification, Securing the area, PPE, Controlling and containing the spill, and Cleanup/decontamination.

   
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