Body Mechanics for Arborists
Forest and Industry Safety and Training Alliance (FISTA): 23 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Describes in detail how to prevent back pain and injury while performing a wide array of forestry activities in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Designed for municipal, utility and tree service workers.
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Breakaway Sign Support Program
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 12 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
A presentation of the hardware used and installation of breakaway sign supports used on large signs in New Jersey. It also demonstrates the results of a collision with the sign.
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Bridge Deck Overlays
Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP): 20 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Examines deck conditions, materials, surface preparation and overlay placement for repairing bridge decks.
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Bridge Evaluation and Posting
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 38 minutes
Copyright: 1993
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Discusses the following:
1) Bridge Components and Inspection Standards
2) Bridge Deficiencies and Deterioration
3) Forces and Material Properties Affecting Strength
4) Bridge Posting and Permitting Process
5) Bridge Management
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Bridge Inspection and Maintenance
Ontario Ministry of Transportation: 36 minutes
Copyright: 1995
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This is an excellent video for learning some fundamentals of bridge inspection. It discusses types of bridges, bridge components, safety practices, routine inspection and tests required. It recommends maintenance practices to reduce deterioration. Recommended viewing for all personnel involved in highway and bridge maintenance as well as inspection.
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Bridge Maintenance for Local Road Crews
Vermont Local Roads: 14 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Reviews maintenance practices for bridges on low volume local roads. Includes discussion of bridges on gravel roads.
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 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.
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Building Our Future
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT): 24 minutes
Copyright: 1990
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video would benefit management, elected and supervisory personnel involved in an upcoming state aid road project which would involve long term planning and budgeting processes. It reviews briefly the behind the scenes planning and subsequent construction program.
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Building the Notched Wedge Joint
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA): 8 minutes
Copyright: 1998
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Describes construction of an improved longitudinal hot mix asphalt joint. Includes key practices and the safety and performance benefits. Intended for engineers, foremen and inspectors.
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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.
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Chain Saw Safety, Maintenance & Operation (Stihl)
Stihl Incorporated: 63 minutes
Copyright: 2006
Language(s): English
Format: DVD
Gain detailed information on chain saw features, maintenance, saw chain sharpening, protective apparel and proper chain saw operation. The DVD format divides the topics into five chapters that can be easily accessed for shorter training sessions focused on a particular topic. Content is suitable for employees responsible for chain saw operation or maintenance.
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Chain Saw Safety, Maintenance, and Operations
Forest and Industry Safety and Training Alliance (FISTA): 19 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Demonstrates chain saw maintenance, proper use of protective equipment, and felling, limbing, bucking, and topping techniques.
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Chainsaw Safety
Long Island Productions: 21 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video demonstrates common chainsaw safety problems such as starting, fueling, kickback, buddy system, limbing, pruning, preventive maintenance, and personal protective equipment. Suggested audience: highway and public works officials, safety officers, and crews.
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Chainsaw Safety
Wumbus Corporation: 13 minutes
Copyright: 1999
Language(s): English
Format: DVD
Practical tips make this a good introduction to the basics of chainsaw safety for the new employee. It can also serve as a check for the self-taught user and a review for the old hand.
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Chip Seal Application
Local Transportation Assistance Program (LTAP) Clearinghouse: 40 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Part One: Preliminary concerns, materials, equipment, surface preparation, weather requirements, application rates.
Part Two: Chip seal procedures, binder application, chip spreading and roller application, joint construction, brooming, opening to traffic.
Part Three: Problems and pitfalls.
Recommended viewing for maintenance superintendents, pavement engineers, public works directors, inspection foremen and elected officials.
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Cleaning and Clearing of Bridges
International Road Federation (IRF): 13 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video focuses on the cleaning and clearing procedures for bridges. This is a vital step prior to bridge inspection and is an important part of a maintenance program. It stresses the need to maintain drainage.
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Cleaning of Lined Ditches, Culverts, and Catch Basins
International Road Federation (IRF): 16 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video demonstrates some good practices for maintaining lined ditches, culverts, and catch basins. It demonstrates before and after conditions and points out the benefits of the properly maintained drainage system. Very basic film but a good refresher of proper maintenance policies for drainage structures.
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Coal Ash Phoenix
Electric Power Research Institute: 9 minutes
Copyright: 1990
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Describes highway uses for coal ash, a by-product of power plants. Uses include: stabilization of base, shoulders and gravel roads; a concrete additive to reduce cement costs; and embankment fill.
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Cold In-place Recycling of Asphalt Pavements with Self-cementing Fly Ash
Wisconsin Electric: 12 minutes
Copyright: 2002
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
An overview of fly ash stabilization on subgrade soils and recycled asphalt pavements. Demonstrates the process and highlights the benefits.
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Cold Weather Effects
Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT): 22 minutes
Copyright: 1975
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video discusses the effects of cold weather on lubricants, coolant materials and the batteries in caterpillar equipment.
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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.
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Common Maintenance Problems and Causes
International Road Federation (IRF): 21 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video is a broad overview of the causes of problems on the street and road systems. It discusses the source of failures in asphalt pavements, Portland cement concrete pavements and surface treatment roads. It deals with gravel roads, shoulders both paved and unpaved, drainage problems, and presents typical causes of these problems. It's a good basic training for new maintenance personnel.
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Comprehensive Intersection Resource Library
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): unlimited minutes
Copyright: 2004
Language(s): English
Format: CD
This CD includes many federal and state guidelines and other publications that are useful in the design of signalized and unsignalized intersections, roundabouts, rail grade crossings and other intersection designs. The CD also includes publications on pedestrian and older driver considerations for intersection design. CD files are in Adobe Acrobat format.
(FHWA-SAA-04-02)
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Concrete Bridge Deck Repairs
International Road Federation (IRF): 18 minutes
Copyright: 1985
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
This video provides information and procedures for repairing concrete bridge decks with partial or full depth repairs. It demonstrates procedures for preparing the deteriorated deck, and shows methods for forming. This film has good information and shows the necessary labor, time and equipment to do such work. It could also provide good guidance as to what to expect from the contractor.
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Concrete Bridge Railings, The Modified Thrie Beam Guardrails, Cable Guardrails
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 35 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS
Three videos in one, relating to bridge and guardrail testing and use:
Concrete Bridge Railings (14 min.) presents crash testing details for three types of concrete bridge railings;
The Modified Thrie Beam Guardrail (9 min.) demonstrates the need for thrie beam guardrail to protect trucks and buses;
Cable Guardrails (12 min.) shows the benefits and use of cable guardrail systems.
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