 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.
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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.
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Accessible Sidewalks: Design Issues for Pedestrians with Disabilities
United States Access Board: 40 minutes
Copyright: 2003
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Shows design issues and common problems with sidewalk accessibility from the perspective of pedestrians with disabilities. Uses video of pedestrians with disabilities navigating actual sidewalks and street crossings to illustrate problems with design and maintenance that hamper accessibility. Presented in four parts:
- Design Issues for Pedestrians Who Use Wheelchairs (10:00)
- Design Issues for Pedestrians with Ambulatory Impairments (7:51)
- Design Issues for Pedestrians with Low Vision (11:24)
- Design Issues for Pedestrians Who Are Blind (11:19)
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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.
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Aesthetic Bridge Rails and Guardrails
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 8 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video presents information on aesthetic treatment of bridge rails and guardrails without compromising their basic function. It demonstrates via crash tests the capabilities of various design systems.
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Air Emissions Testing: So You Have to Run a Stack Test
Wisconsin Aggregate Producers, Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association, Wisconsin Road Builders and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR): 5 minutes
Copyright: 1997
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Overview of air quality testing procedures. Covers aggregate and hot mix asphalt plants. Helpful for plant owners, elected officials and the public.
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Alkali-Silica Reactivity
Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP): 20 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video describes what alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) is and then describes the determination, prevention, and testing for ASR (conventional and new methods).
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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.
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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.
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Arrow Panels and Barrier Delineation in Work Zones
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 49 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Two-part production deals with signing and work zones. “Arrow Panels” focuses on advance warning (flashing arrow panels: design standards, application, operation and maintenance (25 minutes). “Barrier Delineation in Work Zones” examines the use of concrete safety shaped barriers (24 minutes).
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Asphalt: PASER
University of Wisconsin-Madison: 46 minutes
Copyright: 1995
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Investigates pavement distress and performance. It looks at environmental and structural causes. It identifies various types of asphalt pavement failures and classifies those failures on a scale of 1-10 (10 being perfect). It also discusses the remedies for repairing or rehabilitation of those pavements.
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Asphalt Chip Seals
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 22 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Equipment operation and application of materials are discussed in detail. Each step of the operation is reviewed to stress the importance of completing each task properly to gain long term benefits. It also discusses various types of materials and aggregates and their proper use for various circumstances. Good pointers are given in areas that would be ineffectively sealed because of their extended deterioration.
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Asphalt Crack Treatment
Minnesota Local Road Research Board / Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT): 16 minutes
Copyright: 1993
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
The video presents a discussion with field demonstration of the various methods and materials for preparation and sealing of cracks and asphalt pavements. Also reviews methods employed by several government agencies.
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Asphalt Overlay: The Four P's
Minnesota Local Road Research Board: 15 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
The video focuses on explaining the philosophy, purpose and benefits of placing an asphalt overlay. It describes the planning, preparation, production and placement. Excellent overview for officials or general public.
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Asphalt Paving Inspection
Local Transportation Assistance Program (LTAP) Clearinghouse: 60 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Recommended viewing for maintenance superintendents, pavement engineers, public works directors, inspection foremen and elected officials.
Part One: Preliminary Responsibilities
Document review, coordinating with public, final review, equipment check, traffic control, weather requirements, tack coat application
Part Two: Paving Operation
Mix delivery, placement, compaction, transverse joint construction
Part Three: Problems
Mix design, paving, compaction
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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.
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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.
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Base and Subbase Repair
International Road Federation (IRF): 16 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
The video demonstrates good procedures used in repairing base and subbase failures due to excessive moisture. It covers extensive repairs and rebuilding for long life.
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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.
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Basic Principles for Proper Installation of Corrugated Steel Drainage Structures
National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association: 21 minutes
Copyright: 2002
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This industry video covers steel pipe installation. Includes excavation, preparation, handling, assembly and backfilling. Good example of safe and effective installation. Helpful for general audience or field crews.
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Basic Traffic Control for Pavement Structure Repair Techniques
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 11 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video presents recommended minimum requirements for proper signing of the short-term work zone. It discusses both the applications for stationary and moving work zones and the various adaptations that have to be employed to provide effective traffic control.
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Basics of a Good Road
University of Wisconsin-Madison: 15 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
An excellent presentation of the Ten Commandments of good road completion. It's a must as a refresher as well as an introduction for new employees.
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Beaver Pond Leveler: One Solution
Clemson University: 86 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
A video from Clemson University details the concept behind the leveler and includes step-by-step instructions for its construction and installation.
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Best Defense Is a Good Road, The
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 15 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Liability is an ever increasing concern of those agencies responsible for the maintenance and safety of local streets and roads. It stresses the importance of a good established policy and procedure for maintaining a safe road or street. The case history can be applicable to any unit of government responsible for maintaining road systems.
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Best Environment Practices for Fleet Maintenance: Profit Through Prevention
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA): 35 minutes
Copyright: 1999
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Details practical procedures that can be used to reduce waste generation and save money in fleet maintenance operations. Provides information on water-based parts cleaning, brake cleaning, oil analysis, increased oil change intervals, reusable filters and best practices for housekeeping in vehicle maintenance facilities. Includes examples of these practices in municipal fleets with information on cost savings.
The "Pollution Prevention Toolkit", a series of related fact sheets, is also included.
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