University of Wisconsin-Madison

Creating Meadows Through Road Maintenance and Construction

USDA Forest Service: 8 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Demonstrates the changes in roadway maintenance procedures implemented by the forestry services that have reduced erosion and restored ground water levels.

Dangerous Travelers: Controlling Invasive Plants Along America’s Roadways

USDA Forest Service Technology and Development Center: unlimited minutes
Copyright: 2006
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
This timely video covers the best management practices to assist road maintenance crews in controlling the rapid spread of invasive plants. It highlights plant identification, inventory systems, mapping, mechanical removal, herbicide treatments, weed-free products, maintenance techniques, and cleaning of equipment.

Maintaining and Controlling Roadside Vegetation

Transportation Information Center (TIC), Department of Engineering Professional Development (EPD), University of Wisconsin-Madison: 120 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Video of the February 1996 satellite workshop.
Interviews citizens and a local highway official about a roadside tree cutting dispute. Also features presentations and Q&A by Dick Stark, WisDOT landscape architect; Wayne Tlusty, UW-Extension landscape architect; Steve Pudloski, TIC; and Rick Stadelman, executive director, Wisconsin Towns Association.

Mower Operation 1 and 2

Nebraska Department of Roads: 29 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Two videos (Video one: 15 min; Video two: 14 min)
Part 1 of this video presents the preoperation inspection of the mower and power equipment used in the mower operation. Part 2 discusses the actual operation and good mowing procedures on roadsides and median areas as part of the highway maintenance program.

Pest Management Principles: Right of Way

University of Wisconsin-Extension: 214 minutes
Copyright: 1993
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video is intended to augment the Wisconsin Pesticide Applicators Training Program and highlights the following subject matter: Principles of Vegetation Management, Pesticide Laws and Regulations, Pesticide Safety Is in Your Hands, Protecting the Environment, Pesticide and Container Disposal, Calibration, Vegetation and Resistance Management, Labels and Labeling, Label Review. For more information call: 608-262-7588 (Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Office)

Poisonous Plants

Safety and Training Services, San Diego, California: 8 minutes
Copyright: 1990
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This short video shows examples of poisonous ivy, oak and sumac. Tips on identification and treatment are included. Some myths are explained along with ideas for prevention of exposure. The content is good for field personnel.

Right-of-Way Mowing Safety

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 23 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A presentation of safety checks and procedures to implement on pre-start, start and operation of tractor mowers used in mowing right-of-way.

Safe Tree and Brush Removal

Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT): 19 minutes
Copyright: 2003
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
Begins with information on why to remove trees and brush. Shows details on daily maintenance, sharpening and tips for safe operation of chain saws and brush chippers. Also illustrates safe skills for tree cutting, stump removal and tree trimming.

Snowfighters: Quiet Patriots

Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT): 18 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video is a good refresher for seasoned snowfighters and new employees. It covers the mission of the maintenance crews priorities, responsibilities, levels of service, emergency routes, school bus routes, etc. Finally, it discusses typical equipment used in winter snow and ice removal programs and briefly interviews veteran operators.

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