Road Maintenance

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

Multi-media record of the proceedings, presentations and documentation of a workshop, Managing Pavement Edge Drop-offs to Improve Safety and Reduce Tort Liability, which covered pavement edge drop-off issues and treatment options available to reduce associated crashes. Contains workshop presentations defining crash, tort liability and research issues as well as presentations on practical solutions by highway agencies in Texas, Kansas, Georgia, Idaho, New York and Gwinette County, Georgia.

This video looks at HMA base crushing and shaping as covered by the standard specifications.  It examines the subject in terms of preparations for the work, materials and equipment used, work steps followed, and key inspections required including documentation.

This video program shows preparations for rubblizing, materials and equipment used, and other construction steps, and the related construction concerns including documentation.

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.

Concrete pavement restoration consists of repairing portions of a concrete pavement with portland cement concrete and a specified type of joint. This video guides technicians in proper MDOT inspection & documentation techniques.

Identify the bad safety practices surrounding the paving process and know what to do to improve the situation. The tape reviews equipment, paving operations, and the increased hazards of night paving.

Safety is the responsibility of each highway worker. Learn to recognize the dangers within each area of the work zone, especially where normal traffic control procedures are at a minimum. Always be aware of the line between the work zone and the traffic zone.

Recognize the hazards associated with the demolition and removal of roads, structures, and utilities in preparation for new construction. For improved safety review and understand the demolition plan for the equipment being used.

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.