University of Wisconsin-Madison

Body Mechanics for Arborists

Forest and Industry Safety and Training Alliance (FISTA): 23 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Describes in detail how to prevent back pain and injury while performing a wide array of forestry activities in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Designed for municipal, utility and tree service workers.

Chain Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operation (Stihl)

Stihl Incorporated: 63 minutes
Copyright: 2006
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
Gain detailed information on chain saw features, maintenance, saw chain sharpening, protective apparel and proper chain saw operation. The DVD format divides the topics into five chapters that can be easily accessed for shorter training sessions focused on a particular topic. Content is suitable for employees responsible for chain saw operation or maintenance.

Chain Saw Safety, Maintenance, and Operations

Forest and Industry Safety and Training Alliance (FISTA): 19 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Demonstrates chain saw maintenance, proper use of protective equipment, and felling, limbing, bucking, and topping techniques.

Chainsaw Safety

Long Island Productions: 21 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video demonstrates common chainsaw safety problems such as starting, fueling, kickback, buddy system, limbing, pruning, preventive maintenance, and personal protective equipment. Suggested audience: highway and public works officials, safety officers, and crews.

Chainsaw Safety

Wumbus Corporation: 13 minutes
Copyright: 1999
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
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.

Crafco Tar Kettle

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT): 17 minutes
Copyright: 1992
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Presents preoperational and operational procedures of this tar kettle. It emphasizes safe practices.

Crawler Excavator Maintenance and Transport

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 13 minutes
Copyright: 1993
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Safety tips on maintaining and servicing a crawler excavator, also tips on safety transport of a crawler excavator.

Heavy Equipment Operation

Underground Contractors Association, Chicago Laborers Training Fund and the National Utility Contractors Association: 10 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video presents twelve safety tips for heavy equipment operation. It includes the pre-startup safety checks of the equipment, operational safety tips, work zone safety tips and proper shutdown of the equipment.

Motorgrader Operation

Nebraska Department of Transportation (DOT): 72 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
The video covers the use of graders in road maintenance, construction, winter snow and ice removal. It also features some preventative maintenance (daily checks). It discusses the different types of graders available and their setup in terms of power train and automation. It also covers operation for the various applications.

Rigging and Lifting with Mobile Construction Equipment

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 28 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video is designed to provide easy-to-follow advice on correct rigging and handling of unusual loads with mobile construction equipment.

Safe and Efficient Operation of Hand-Held Cutoff Saws

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 18 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Video of working job sites in a wide variety of applications, this straight forward dialogue will explain the safest and most effective methods of operation. Learn how to extend saw and blade life, saw limitations, correct blade selection, safe application for gas, electric, hydraulic or air powered saws and how to operate the saw to avoid injury and damage.

Safe Use of Hydraulic Breakers, Shears and Crushers

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 18 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
How to get the most from your breaker, shears or crusher while working safely is the message of this video. Every user of demolition equipment will relate to the wide variety of locations presented.

Tree Trimming Safety

Wumbus Corporation: 20 minutes
Copyright: 1999
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
Viewers will receive a thorough safety review of tree trimming equipment including chainsaws, ropes, belts, climbing gear, ladders, pole saws, aerial trucks, chippers, and personal protective gear. The video also reviews safety procedures, crew size, and operation planning for trimming, felling, and bucking near electric lines, buildings, and the public.

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