University of Wisconsin-Madison

Accidents Will Happen

National Association of Towns and Townships: 14 minutes
Copyright: 1990
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A small town guide to planning for hazardous materials response will help you:
1) Acquire information;
2) Prepare an emergency response plan, specify the role local emergency responders will play in the event of an accident;
3) Determine the necessary training in hazardous materials response.

Backing, Parking, and Intersections

Wumbus Corporation: 19 minutes
Copyright: 2006
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
Viewers will receive defensive driving tips for backing and parking, two situations that account for many fender benders. Tips on negotiating safely controlled, uncontrolled, and blind intersections round out the video.

Basic First Aid

Long Island Productions: 12 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Illustrates what to do as a first response in the most common work injuries, such as cuts, burns, sprains, fractures, shock, heat stroke, as well as what to do in case of heart attack, including CPR. Includes printed material to help supervisor or safety official to lead discussion.

Bridgestone Winter Driving School: Modern Winter Driving Techniques

Bridgestone: 20 minutes
Copyright: 2002
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Winter road driving techniques are the focus of this video, which includes a demonstration of automobile handling on a driving test track. It also covers preparation, tires, steering, braking and trajectory.

Carelessness

Talus Resources: 6 minutes
Copyright: 1991
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Stresses the need for concentration and following the rules no matter how simple or routine the task.

Commercial Drivers License Video Series

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT): 278 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video service is presented in three tapes covering the seven sections contained in the "Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual". This manual, available from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, should be used in conjunction with the video.

Critical Factor, The: Truck Version

Michelin Tire Corporation: 12 minutes
Copyright: 1987
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This film is a good inclusion in an overall driver-training program, particularly for truck drivers. It deals specifically with the occurrence of blowouts and the recommended procedures for reacting and controlling the vehicle after loss of tire pressure.

Defensive Driving: When Good Weather Goes Bad

Wumbus Corporation: 19 minutes
Copyright: 2008
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
This video provides a good review of driving in bad weather with an emphasis on the hazards in heavy rainstorms, including hydroplaning, poor visibility and flooding. Snow, ice, wind, and fog conditions are also covered, along with tips on tire safety and the safe-following rule.

Drive Safe!

Public Risk Insurance Made Easy (PRIME) – Division of Glatfelter Insurance Group: 15 minutes
Copyright: 2008
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
This video provides information on vehicle inspection, driver alertness, defensive driving and safe vehicle backing. The video is focused on municipal operations, with video examples showing driving examples with municipal pickup trucks. The video is useful for new driver training or as a current driver refresher for drivers of cars and light trucks.

Driving Snow: The Keys to Winter Driving

Savafilm: 15 minutes
Copyright: 1993
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Good reminder of the basics of winter driving. Intended for auto drivers with limited experience. Nice scenes of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Hearing Protection Devices

Safety Shorts: 6 minutes
Copyright: 1998
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Covers the impacts of loud noise on workers. Reviews the types of hearing protection devices including fitting, cleaning and use.

Heat Illness

Safety Shorts: 6 minutes
Copyright: 1999
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Describes stages of heat illness including cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Explains prevention and treatment including when to call for medical assistance.

Job Site Hazards

Underground Contractors Association, Chicago Laborers Training Fund and the National Utility Contractors Association: 10 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video points out several hazards that can be found in almost every excavation site. Learn ten guidelines for a safe job site and see those guidelines demonstrated on real construction sites.

LP Gas: Know the Facts

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 11 minutes
Copyright: 1986
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Basic safety rules in handling, using, and storing LP gas.

Make Winter Driving Safer

Countryman Klang, Inc. for American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety: 13 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video provides basic tips for winter driving. This includes the area of preparing your automobile and equipping it properly for adverse conditions and unexpected stalls. It also includes tips for driving on ice and snow.

On Again, Off Again: A Guide to Mounting and Dismounting Heavy Equipment

Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma: 18 minutes
Copyright: 2003
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A good review of the basic safety rules. Includes 8 steps for safe mounting of equipment. A few new ideas presented with humor. Useful for all equipment operators.

Personal Protection

Underground Contractors Association, Chicago Laborers Training Fund and the National Utility Contractors Association: 10 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Most injuries can be prevented if employees pay attention to their own personal protection. This film presents several keys to self-protection including ten guidelines to personal protection. See the guidelines demonstrated at actual construction sites.

Proper Lifting: Why Take a Risk?

Long Island Productions: 15 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Employees learn how to lift without risking disc injury in a humorous and entertaining video that includes checking the path to avoid slips and trips and how to avoid twisting while lifting. Good tape to show new employees.

Safe Winter Driving Considerations

Coaching Systems, LLC: 21 minutes
Copyright: 2001, 2006
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
Basic winter driving advice for drivers of cars and light trucks is available here. The video covers preparation and typical road hazards and discusses how a driver should react to winter conditions including low visibility, slippery roads, snowplow operations and sight obstructions. This information is helpful for new auto drivers or as a refresher for more experienced drivers. It does not discuss snowplow equipment operations from the plow driver’s perspective.

Safely Controlling the Power of the Wheel Loader: Segment 1

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 13 minutes
Copyright: 1993
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Safety, mechanical and other pre-operation checks of a wheel loader.

Safely Controlling the Power of the Wheel Loader: Segment 2

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 19 minutes
Copyright: 1993
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Practical and safety tips for operating a wheel loader in difficult applications.

Safety Training for Repair Technicians

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 21 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video stresses the need for individuals to employ safe practices in their work. It stresses the importance of use of proper personnel safety and protection devices and procedures to eliminate eye, hand and back injuries. It also presents some good general safety practices.

Surviving the Cold

American Red Cross: 16 minutes
Copyright: 1984
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Uses actual stories of stranded motorists to explain techniques to survive winter storms. Covers hypothermia, practical survival tips, and actions to avoid.

The Alert Driver: A Trucker’s Guide to Sleep, Fatigue, and Rest in our 24-Hour Society

American Trucking Association: 19 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Discusses the need for adequate sleep and rest for truck drivers. Provides information on good sleep habits to adopt and things to avoid in preparation for overnight driving. While the video is oriented toward the over-the-road truck driver, the concepts presented are useful for snowplowing and other nighttime operations. A companion booklet is included with the video.

Water Skiing on Four Wheels

Countryman Klang, Inc. for American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety: 12 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
It provides useful information on the causes of skids on wet pavements and removes some of the myths regarding tire treads and smooth tires. It contains demonstrations of tire responses on wet pavement. It also demonstrates controlling a skidding vehicle and how to minimize the chance of skidding and hydroplaning.

Water-Jel Technologies

Water-Jel Technologies, Incorporated: 18 minutes
Copyright: 1995
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Although the video is a commercial presentation, it provides excellent information on various types of burns and treatment.

Why Skid?: Winter Driving Techniques

Bridgestone Tire: 18 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
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.

Working Safely in Cold Weather

Wumbus Corporation: 16 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
Good practical information on working in cold weather includes causes of cold stress and its health effects, first aid for hypothermia and frost bite, plus tips on how to protect against cold weather health problems.

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