The telehandler can lift up to 10,000 pounds and extend outwards 30 to 40 feet. The telehandler operator must be competent in all phases of understanding the machine. This video teaches the specifics of telehandler operation and how to drive them and use them safely.
The chain saw ranks as one of the most dangerous tools found in the industry and home. The manufacturer provides safety and operating instructions on their equipment. This program includes safety tips and hazards of this equipment. Most chain saw accidents are a result of lack of proper training and unsafe acts by the operator. Safety in chain saw operations is critical.
Falling from a ladder can be frightening. People endure more than 500,000 falls, 300 deaths and an average of 165,000 trips to the emergency room every year. The vast majority of the falls from ladders is the result of misuse. This program focuses on the different types of ladders and how to use them properly.
Truck mounted articulating knuckle boom cranes are used to handle, deliver, and pick up a variety of loads. Loads include steel road plate, shoring, trench boxes, boats, vehicles, logs, iron K rail and much more. Poorly trained operators are the reason for many crane accidents in the industry. This program will focus on equipment inspection, crane safety check, and crane operation and use.
In response to growing concerns over crane safety, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recently released new crane and derrick safety standards. The rules will affect more than 4.8 million employees of crane and construction companies nationwide. This program will elaborate on the new standards and the employers’ responsibilities.
Fall prevention has been a major concern for many with recent statistics reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealing that fatal falls were down 25% from a high of 847 in 2007. More training is necessary to further reduce the number of falls. The goal of this program is to prevent falls and gain an awareness of fall prevention equipment.
Public agency workers perform a great benefit to the public by virtue of a safe and reliable water supply, well maintained roadways and other portions of the public infrastructure. This program will cover a number of areas of concern where extra caution to prevent accidents and injuries are important.
There are numerous ways for injury while working around a vacuum truck. There are pinch points, falls, pressure and vacuum related risks, foot injuries, hot spots, rotating parts and confined spaces. This video covers all the important danger points and how to operate them safely.
Skid steer equipment has become the number one workhorses for public works and construction. With trenchers, plows, grapples, buckets and hoes and hydraulic breakers as attachments, their versatility is limitless. This video program covers safe operation of skid steer equipment along with the specific dangers to know.
Front-end loaders come in all sizes and shapes which include track loaders, skid steer, backhoe loaders, and tractor loaders. LOnly fully trained and authorized persons should operate a front-end loader. This program deals with rearward rollovers, rollover prevention, run-over accidents, articulated four-wheel drive loaders, and more.
The Dark Ages of Safety program is great for its subtle humor and safety message. This program contains black and white footage from the National Archives showing the safety efforts from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. It’s a non offensive, humorous, yet is a powerful safety motivator.
Preventive measures in hazardous areas and providing air monitoring to confirm that levels meet both government and institutional regulations. The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for making sure that contaminants in the air are at the lowest and safest levels possible. The video includes four major accidents investigated by the CSD. The accidents demonstrate what happens when reactions run out of control. Reactions result in fires, explosions and toxic releases that cause death, injury and environmental damage.
Employee safety at work is of great importance. It is the law and there are penalties if a worker is injured. This program is for supervisors and managers and how to protect themselves from legal penalties and sanctions. Information also includes understanding the risk, liabilities, responsibilities and obligations.
The overhead pendant hoist is used to safely maneuver heave loads around shops, treatment plants, pump stations and other locations. This program will focus on overhead rail mounted hoists. These hoist operating systems are electric, pneumatic and hand-operated chain hoists.
Over 6,000 people are killed on the job and about 3.6 million receive disabling injuries each year in the United States. Hazardous waste and chemicals are part of these numbers. Knowing and understanding the rules and using good judgment when handling, storing, using or disposing of hazardous materials. This program is designed to make you more aware of your job responsibilities when working with or using hazardous waste and chemicals.
The leading cause of death during winter storms is traffic accidents. Driving in any weather depends on the type of vehicle, reaction, and reflexes. Drive slowly and be aware of the road conditions. This program explains the various road hazards with emphasis on safety.
Winter Driving Safety program takes a look at winter driving and how to reduce driving accidents, injuries, and hopefully reduce the many problems associated with winter driving. In this program we’ll discuss important topics such as vehicle maintenance, winter weather, special driving tips, and personal safety in cold weather. Always follow your company’s policies and procedures and use your own experience and good judgment when operating any type of vehicle in bad weather.
The information in this program will reinforce safety practices when you drive and work in extreme weather conditions. As you drive through challenging weather conditions, proceed slowly and cautiously.
Regardless of the hazardous road or weather conditions, remember you don’t know what waits us down the road. Once you are down the road, most truck stops have channels available in the rest area. This program covers the different types of road conditions a driver may encounter and tips on how to handle them.
Bobtailing is sometimes necessary but a dangerous method of driving a big rig tractor without any trailing component. Once you get past the profile, weight dynamics and engine power of the tractor, now you add the brake system, weather, traffic conditions, driver fatigue and attention to the road. This program covers the challenges of bobtailing and jackknifing.
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