Equipment

Blading Unpaved Roads

Basic procedures for maintaining granular roads with a motor grader and, if needed, drag.  Also, daily pre-work checks of motor grader.

Highway Work Zone Safety Series: Grading Safety

This program covers some of the safety hazards you'll find on typical grading sites, from clearing and grubbing to final grading. Emphasis is on personal responsibility for safety and awareness of the hazards.

Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Inspection (Part 1 of 4): Basic Information and Equipment

A 4 tape training series covering the work methods used by highway construction personnel who inspect hot mix asphalt paving operations.  The overall objective of this series is to help both new and experienced inspectors in performing the duties and responsibilities necessary for ensuring that quality HMA pavements are constructed for the state of Michigan.  This video, Part 1, includes basic information about paving and then covers equipment requirements in detail.   

On Again, Off Again: A Guide to Mounting and Dismounting Heavy Equipment

Humorist Captain Jack Parker walks you through the eight rules for safety, providing useful information about the equipment, and guidance for working with and around different pieces of construction equipment.

Highway Work Zone Safety Series: Loading, Transporting & Unloading Safety

Loading, unloading and transporting heavy equipment are dangerous activities that require constant attention. Review the dangers and recognize dangerous situations to improve safety for everyone.

Fleet Tire Service OSHA Compliance Training Program Video

Review OSHA compliant training for servicing and maintenance of commercial truck tires. Demonstrates the correct procedures for mounting, demounting, and proper inflation methods for commercial vehicle tires.

Dispelling Myths About Rubber on the Road (Tire Maintenance)

Tire pieces on the road are examined to discuss the facts about retread tires. Proper tire maintenance issues are also reviewed.

Hot Mix Asphalt Sampling Truck Haul Unit

Details the procedures for safely obtaining a representative hot mix asphalt sample from a truck hauling unit. Sampling from both inside the truck unit and from a fixed platform are covered.

Microsurfacing Use, Application & Inspection

Explains the basics of microsurfacing and procedures for its use and application. Covers material testing, equipment, plant processing, and surface preparation.

Equipment Management Systems Series

This series covers: Introduction to EMS, Equipment Inventory, Equipment Maintenance, Parts and Supplies Management, Financial Management, Equipment Management Information Sub-system and EMS Implementation.

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