Public Works

Skid steer equipment has become the number one workhorses for public works and construction. With trenchers, plows, grapples, buckets and hoes an...

The serious dangers associated with confined spaces are invisible and silent. Entering a tank, vault, boiler or manhole can be a hazardous journey...

There are thousands of books, videos, seminars and multimedia training materials on back injury prevention. Back injuries cause 25% of workplace...

Landscape workers have a lot of responsibility maintaining parks, highways and other areas that provide enjoyment for a large number of people. ...

Based on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), an average of 60 workers die in cave-ins annually. According to NIOSH,...

The chain saw ranks as one of the most dangerous tools found in the industry and home. The manufacturer provides safety and operating instruction...

Asbestos is not harmful unless inhaled. Non-flyable or non-crumbling asbestos is not a direct health threat. Many older homes and buildings cont...

Asbestos has been used for many products such as fireproofing, pipe insulation, theatre curtains, siding, roofing, gaskets and packing, water and ...

Backhoes perform tasks such as digging, scraping, compact soil, load material, break pavement and lifting. Wheeled backhoes are the standard in c...

The health effects of any toxic substance are related to the amount of exposure, also known as dose. The greater the dose the more severe the eff...

Bucket trucks are also known as aerial lift trucks. This equipment is used in every industry and comes with risks and hazards. Bucket trucks are...

There are numerous ways for injury while working around a vacuum truck. There are pinch points, falls, pressure and vacuum related risks, foot in...

This video is a comprehensive fire extinguisher training program. The OSHA requirements include companies with or without fire extinguishers; tra...

Public agency workers perform a great benefit to the public by virtue of a safe and reliable water supply, well maintained roadways and other port...

Key Words: Water and Sewer Treatment Plant Safety, Hazards, Safe Drinking Water, High Voltage, Three-phase Energized Equipment, Deadly Chemicals,...

There is a wide range of potential hazards when using welding and cutting equipment. This training program is designed to review basic safety p...

n the public work sector, the cutting torch is a valuable and useful tool designed to cut metals in a variety of applications. It is important ...

The same caution should be exercised in driving a commercial mower as an automobile. Mowers are a great labor-saving device and are safe to use. ...

The thought of poison ivy may cause you to start scratching. If you have ever been exposed you are aware of the unpleasant experience. This pro...

This training program has been developed specifically for those persons actually working in or around trenches, excavations. Working around trenc...

: Water purification and treatment of waste water is crucial to our everyday lives. There are many processes involved in water treatment such as ...

In addition to improving your driving skills, you need to properly maintain the dump truck. Pre-startup inspections are the key to a well-mainta...

Meter readers are very important to the organization. Meter readers are exposed to all kinds of hazards such as slips and trips, traffic, weather,...

Truck mounted articulating knuckle boom cranes are used to handle, deliver, and pick up a variety of loads. Loads include steel road plate, shor...

As a public agency employee you have the risk of exposure to numerous potential sources of injuries and hazards such as traffic, excavation, conf...

Chlorine is the major chemical used for the sanitation of water, swimming pool disinfection, or in the treatment of sewage. In World War I, chl...

Backhoes are one of the most common types of construction equipment. Backhoe loaders can dig, scrape, load material, lift and with specialized att...

Remember, a strong healthy back is less prone to injury. This program outlines pro-active approach to back injury prevention. Specifically, a rou...

Lost productivity and retraining new workers were the primary concerns long ago. If a person was injured the company would hire a replacement. Wor...

Traffic control is essential to protect the public from the hazards associated with the project and the employees on the work project from the tra...

The treatment plant laboratory staff makes certain our water supply is safe and properly treated. Laboratory work is far from easy. The laborator...

Portable generators are useful when there is a need for temporary or remote electric power. The primary hazards to avoid are carbon monoxide (CO) ...

For every letter carrier bitten by a dog, an estimated 900 children are victimized by the senseless pain and suffering of dog attacks. Dog bites...

Hypothermia and frostbite are two personal hazards in cold weather. Medical experts disagree on treatment of hypothermia and frostbite. Always co...

The program covers the various types of gas that are contained in gas cylinders. Safe handling procedures and use of compressed gas are discusse...

TThe overhead pendant hoist is used to safely maneuver heave loads around shops, treatment plants, pump stations and other locations. This program...

Clean, safe water is essential in our everyday life. There is a lot of work in the process of moving water from a lake, river or well into homes ...

Utility crew trucks are used in organizations such as utilities, public agencies and construction. The crew truck grew from a Spartan truck for c...

Water runoff is a major concern to our global environment, people, animals, and ECO systems. Contaminated water is harmful. Contaminated storm w...

Tree trimming requires a high level of training in order to work safely. The nature of tree trimming lends itself to many hazards. There is a p...

Every company is responsible for developing specific guidelines, policies and procedures. Welding is a safe operation if you follow procedures an...

Health and Safety Factors in Welding Operations program talks about the general safety and health hazard associated with welding and cutting and ...

There is a fear of snakes but having knowledge about them, your chances of an unpleasant encounter should be reduced and your personal safety elim...

The term “Call before You Dig” is the law. If you are going to plant a tree, install a mailbox, basketball goal, ground rods or open an excavatio...