University of Wisconsin-Madison

It Always Happens to the Other Guy

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA) / John Deere: 21 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This depicts many construction settings where carelessness results in accidents. It discusses causes and prevention measures.

Making Safer Roads

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: 13 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This presentation focuses primarily on the need for increased attention to improving safety on secondary roads. It provides examples of hazardous features and what can be done to reduce or eliminate the hazard.

Ready...Set...Winter!: Driving Safely on Ice and Snow

American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety: 14 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Preparing and Driving

1. How to prepare vehicles for winter driving
2. What to watch out for
3. Steps to take if you encounter trouble

Red Light - Green Light

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 7 minutes
Copyright: 2003
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
General information for drivers. A light-hearted message about the serious issues of intersection safety.

Road Crew Safety

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 24 minutes
Copyright: 1998
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A good introduction and reminder of road construction safety hazards and precautions. Grading and paving examples with many practical safety tips. Stress individual responsibility and equipment safety topics.

School Zone Safety

Utah Department of Transportation (DOT) and Utah Technology Transfer Center: 22 minutes
Copyright: 1992
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Good training programs for school crossing guards. It includes duties at reduced school speed zones, school crossings, and traffic signals. It also presents proper signing and marking for school zones. For school crossing guards, traffic engineers, school officials, and local safety groups.

Trenching and Shoring Safety

Coastal Training Technology: 18 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Good review of issues related to trench safety. Covers soil identification, competent person, trench slopes, shielding, bracing, ladders, trench air and underground utilities. Intended for field personnel and supervisors.

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