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A Snowplow - Cool!

Minnesota Local Road Research Board: 9 minutes
Copyright: 2001
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This public information video covers the dangers of children building snow forts and playing in snow piles next to a public street. The video is intended to educate children and snow plow drivers.

A Snowplow Operator’s Guide to Snow and Ice Equipment

Idaho Technology Transfer Center: self-paced minutes
Copyright: 2006
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
This content discusses snowplow equipment preparation and operation along with snowplowing techniques. It combines short video segments with interactive tests formatted to allow for individual self-paced training on plowing equipment and plowing operations. The video segments are excerpts from the Iowa Department of Transportation Winter Operations Training Series videos #18172 through #18175.

Anti-Icing for Maintenance Personnel

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 13 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Presents a systematic approach to winter road maintenance through the application of the right tools: material, equipment, strategy and personnel, at the right place and right time.

Anti-icing/RWIS Training

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO): unlimited minutes
Copyright: 2003
Language(s): English
Format: CD 
This interactive CD provides hands-on learning through the computer. It will assist individuals with responsibility for the use of liquid chemicals for anti-icing. Topics focus on understanding weather forecasting, use of forecasts, and application of anti-icing chemicals. The CD, which includes seven lessons, could be completed in one long session or over several days, depending on the schedule of the student.

Attaching and Using Snow Plows on Motorgraders

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) / Local Transportation Assistance Program (LTAP) Clearinghouse: 15 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Shows plow attachment and safety checks. Good review of basic snow plowing with a wing and Vee plow on a grader. Best for operators with limited experience.

Effective Snow Fences

Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP): 21 minutes
Copyright: 1991
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Benefits and key elements of effective snow fences.

Liquid Roadway Deicing

Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT): 7 minutes
Copyright: 1978
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A 1978 research study. This video discusses benefits of liquid salt application. It looks at application, preparation of the brine solution, and economics of the use of liquid salt applications as an alternative to the usual salt crystal application.

New Generation of Snow and Ice Control: Anti-icing and RWIS

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 7 minutes
Copyright: 1988
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
The video promotes the benefits of a road weather information system and an anti-icing approach to a snow and ice control program. Use of sophisticated weather prediction and tools helps manage the timing of snow removal operations. Applications of liquid chemicals before a storm helps prevent bonding of ice to pavements. A brief overview of these concepts for managers and operations personnel.

Plowing Tug Hill 1939

Frink America, Inc.: 24 minutes
Copyright: 1939
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A video produced in 1939 on methods used to open a "snow plugged" county road. Serious business at the time...humorous now.

Response to Winter

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT): 20 minutes
Copyright: 1993
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
How Pennsylvania DOT prepares for and responds to winter. It discusses prioritizing of route maintenance, deicing, use of weather services and preparing equipment. It reviews the "do's and don'ts" of controlling the winter snows.

Road Risk

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) / The Weather Channel: 22 minutes
Copyright: 2004
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
This video provides information on the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to communicate road weather conditions. The program includes segments on fog, snow, ice and rain. The section on snow and ice discusses the use of Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) and Maintenance Decision Support Systems (MDSS) to more effectively manage snow and ice operations, communicate road conditions to drivers, and improve safety. The video provides a general introduction to ITS and RWIS for non-technical audiences.

Roads of Winter

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT): 18 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Depicts actual winter driving conditions and, through driver comments, provides correct driving techniques for given situations. For all drivers.

Rotogrip Rud-Matic

Rud-Matic, Inc.: 10 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This tape is a commercial presentation of an automatic tire chain. It briefly describes the use of automatic tire chains which can be activated simply by pushing a button within the cab of the truck.

Safety Restoration During Snow Removal - Guidelines

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 26 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A presentation of the various snow removal operations during, immediately after, and between snowstorms. There are many procedures in this video presentation that will benefit your snow and ice removal operations. It stresses good safety operations, both from the standpoint of the removing of snow and ice, as well as operation of equipment.

Sand and Salt Spreader Calibration

Baystate Roads Program, Massachusetts Local Technical Assistance Program: 13 minutes
Copyright: 2006
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
Viewers will learn about the importance of spreader calibration, procedures for calibration of salt and sand spreaders, and calculations that need to be done to determine proper calibration.

Snow and Ice Control

Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT): 54 minutes
Copyright: 2001
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Introduction and Plows: 10 minutes
Shows basic types of plows and their use.

Hopper and Tailgate Spreaders: 8 minutes
Covers types and details on controls, hookup, loading and calibration.

Weather Forecasting, and Chemical Application: 8 minutes
Explains use of salt and calcium chloride, storage and both dry and liquid applications. Types of weather forecasting tools including DTH and RWIS

Pre-Storm Preparation: 13 minutes
Stresses importance of taking care of equipment. Includes preseason check, daily equipment checklist, radio use, dry run and appropriate clothing.

Plowing and Spreading Techniques: 12 minutes
Highlights challenges with storm types and safe operating techniques. Includes truck plows, wings, and graders.

Final Clean Up: 3 minutes

Snow and Ice Control: A Review of Innovative Practices

Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies : 116 minutes
Copyright: 1995
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A national satellite workshop broadcast on December 6, 1995. Volumes I & II
The video highlights a wide variety of snow and ice control practices in Minnesota. Topics include planning, policy, liability, cooperative service, public relations, preventive maintenance and new equipment. Useful for supervisors and elected officials.

Snow Plow and Spreader Operation

Nebraska Department of Transportation (DOT): 48 minutes
Copyright: 1986
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video is a good refresher for snow and ice control personnel. It points out the important features of preparing for winter maintenance and operations and also in actively operating the maintenance program. It reviews the equipment, the daily checks and good snow plow operator tips.

Snow Plow Driving with Automatic Transmission

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: 14 minutes
Copyright: 1982
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Demonstrates proper driving techniques when using truck equipped with automatic transmission.

Snow Removal

Colorado Department of Highways: 18 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This training tape shows Colorado snow removal operations. Discusses safe operations and importance of snow removal. Good for a background and comparison to your operations. General information with little specifics on policy or materials’ use.

Snow Removal Application with Motorgraders

Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT): 21 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Plowing techniques using a CAT H Series motor grader. Covers safety, winging, benching and use of tire chains. Applications including moldboard, V and wing plows. Intended for operators and formen.

Snow Removal Techniques: Plowing Tips from the Pros

Video Information System Training Association, Inc. (VISTA): 23 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A good review of plowing techniques developed from years of experience. Covers equipment readiness, personnel preparation and tips on plowing and driving all types of road systems.

Snowfighters, The

21 minutes
Copyright: 1995
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Provides good information on costs vs. benefits of salt as a highway deicer, maintenance, and winter preparation, spreader calibration, and snowfighting techniques. For supervisors, maintenance, and operator personnel. Elected officials can also benefit.

Staying Ahead of the Storm

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 21 minutes
Copyright: 1992
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This presentation of "Road Weather Information Systems" provides a staged enactment of the benefits of "RWIS" followed by a discussion of what the system is and how it functions.

Tire Chains: How to Install and Use Them

U.S. Army Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory (CRREL): 20 minutes
Copyright: 2000
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Two-part video: The first 15-minute segment covers snowplowing with a Humvee truck. Following a short blank section, there is a 5-minute segment on installation and use of tire chains. Providing basic information including good installation details, the video is intended for equipment operators.

Using Salt and Sand for Winter Road Maintenance: Summary

Transportation Information Center (TIC), Department of Engineering Professional Development (EPD), University of Wisconsin-Madison: 18 minutes
Copyright: 1992
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A review of basic properties of road salt and abrasives. Application details and discussion of environmental issues.

Weather Forecasting Applied to Winter Road Maintenance Service

Glen Speich Production: 20 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Discusses the Wisconsin Winter Weather Services and its benefits as experienced by Marathon County.

Wetting Rock Salt with Liquidow

Dow Chemical Company: 20 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A presentation that cites the benefits of wetting rock salt with liquid calcium chloride. Compares effectiveness of using treated rock salt and untreated rock salt. Demonstrates optional equipment available for wetting rock salt. It also provides a cost effective analysis of rock salt versus treated rock salt.

What is Anti-Icing

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 9 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This emerging technology approaches ice and snow pack control through an anti-icing program. Application of chemical to prevent bonding of ice or snow to the pavement is the key.

Where It All Begins: Hooking Up the Snowplow

Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT): 8 minutes
Copyright: 1984
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This provides good information on vehicle equipment inspection and snow plow hook-up for winter operations.

Winter Control Operations

Ontario Ministry of Transportation: 72 minutes
Copyright: 1990
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Snow Plowing (26 min.)
Sanding and Salting (27 min)
Sidewalk Maintenance (19 min.)
An excellent three-part video involving all aspects of winter road and sidewalk maintenance. It includes fall preparation, equipment preparation and maintenance, communication procedures, and materials usage and handling. For supervisors, equipment maintenance personnel, and safety related groups.

Winter Operations Training Program 1 of 5: Introduction to Winter Operations

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT): 11 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Equipment types and use include trucks, graders, loaders and plows. Good introduction for new employees.

Winter Operations Training Program 2 of 5: Pre-Season Preparation

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT): 30 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Mounting snow removal equipment. Pre-season check of equipment. Intended for operators and shop personnel.

Winter Operations Training Program 3 of 5: Equipment Operation

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT): 10 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Routine equipment checks before and after plowing. Proper radio procedures and winter clothing tips. Intended for operators.

Winter Operations Training Program 4 of 5: Plowing Techniques

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT): 30 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Excellent review of snow plowing techniques on two-lane and multi-lane roads. Includes intersections, bridges, rail crossings, and ramps. Covers plowing, winging ice blades and V-plow use. Of value to operators and supervisors.

Winter Operations Training Program 5 of 5: Anti-icing/Deicing

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT): 30 minutes
Copyright: 1998
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Review of chemicals and abrasives for snow and ice control. Special topics on snow fences, salt brine production and use of brine for prewetting salt. Excellent guidelines on use of salt brine for anti-icing. Intended for supervisors.

Winter Operations Training Series, Programs 1-4

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT): 80  minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
The four programs include Introduction to Winter Operations, Pre-Season Preparation, Equipment Operation, and Plowing Techniques. The programs are also available individually in VHS format. See #18172, #18173, #18174 and #18175 for VHS format and additional information.

Winter Operations Training Series, Programs 5-6

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT): 65 minutes
Copyright: 1998
Language(s): English
Format: DVD 
The content focuses on Anti-icing and Deicing, and Winter Weather Resources, including forecasting and RWIS (Road Weather Information System). See #18187 for VHS and additional description of anti-icing and deicing.

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