Safety Media Library

To demonstrate the benefits of anti-lock brakes, this video uses actual in-car footage of students making unplanned stops with and without anti-lock brakes. Includes testimonials from adult drivers who have used ABS successfully to avoid a crash. The video was designed for in-classroom use but is also appropriate for individual or group viewing.

Even though backing only comprises about 1 percent of drive time, a great number of incidents occur when a driver is making this maneuver. This video discusses the proper steps to a safe backing maneuver for big trucks.

Bobtailing is a sometimes necessary but 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. Covers the challenges of bobtailing and jackknifing

This video addresses federal regulations for securing freight in vans, on flatbeds and on other specialized hauling equipment. This video covers cargo securement inspection priorities, proper securement of tie downs, formulas necessary to determine the number and placement of tie downs and highlights the DOT regulations. This video also covers general regulations that apply to every load and, "commodity specific" regulations for distinct loads such as concrete pipes, metal coils, lumber, paper and machinery.

What causes a rollover? This presentation covers the factors that contribute to rollovers and discusses how they happen, why they happen and how you can avoid them.

This program will give your employees tools that show your guests how much they care. It will also teach them that driving one of these vehicles seems easy, but there's a lot riding on their ability as a driver. This program covers general safe operating procedures as well as: pre-trip inspections, mirror adjustment, lane changing, defensive driving, parking, backing, approaching a stale green light, and controlled and uncontrolled intersections.

In accordance with the DOT's alcohol and drug testing rule, employers must train drivers on the dangers of alcohol and controlled substances. This program provides a detailed look at driver's rights and responsibilities.

This reviews a number of topics aimed at making these employees more aware of situations in which they may encounter hazardous chemicals, the nature of the hazards and the issue of taking appropriate security measures when dealing with hazardous materials that the DOT has added to the regulation. Topics covered include the regulation itself, hazardous materials, definitions and classes, hazard communication, hazard "indicators", such as labels, shipping papers and placards, where hazardous materials may be encountered, packaging and storage, shipping, transport, security risks and terrorism.

Created specifically for the Department of Transportation's HAZMAT training regulation on handling and transporting hazardous materials, this program provides the safety training required by the regulation. The DVD includes information on the regulation itself, hazardous materials that employees may encounter, hazard indicators, such as labels, shipping papers and placards, the use of personal protective equipment, proper handling procedures, methods and procedures for avoiding accidents, accidents/emergencies involving hazardous materials, spills and cleanup procedures, security issues and more.

This training program ensures all motor carriers understand the new tracking methods and their obligations for compliance with the standard. Easily merge into the CSA safety regulations with this training program, which covers: measurement, evaluation, intervention, and the impact on drivers.

This program covers a standard procedure for doing vehicle inspections. It shows detailed (touch and point) aspects of a thorough, seven-step pre-trip inspection. Emphasizes inspection habits and routines to ensure drivers cover everything. It explains critical importance of the driver's vehicle inspection report (DVIR), what purposes it serves, and why it shouldn't be neglected. It also addresses the results missed inspection points can create (accidents, violations, fines, etc.) Also includes detailed information on on-the-road and post-trip inspections.

Prevent distracted driving among employees with this presentation on how professional drivers can prepare for a safe drive and maintain that safety while on the road. The material covers the host of possible distractions professional drivers face and how to avoid them through pre-trip planning, knowing how to handle unexpected weather changes and handling everyday driving hazards on the job.

Prevent distracted driving among employees with this presentation on how professional drivers can prepare for a safe drive and maintain that safety while on the road. The material covers the host of possible distractions professional drivers face and how to avoid them through pre-trip planning, knowing how to handle unexpected weather changes and handling everyday driving hazards on the job.

A must have tool for any company or municipality employing drivers, this dramatic presentation illustrates the many unique situations professional drivers face including driving in unfamiliar areas, directions, signage, and maps. It stresses safe driving techniques and provides practical advice for minimizing the risks of driving in a number of potentially dangerous situations including bad weather.

The motor vehicle is the single largest cause of work related deaths in this country. It is also the cause of many serious injuries. This program examines the costs associated with driving at work. It does not teach driving skills. Included in this program are essential reason for a safe driving program, the four components of a safe driving program, preventing theft, parking a vehicle, general do's and don'ts and what should be done if an accident occurs.

This program will make you aware and help prevent you from having injuries on your flatbed. Flatbeds pose additional dangers that do not accompany other trucking operations. Driver safety is paramount, if we take care of the driver, many of the other problems cease.

The single most important component in any vehicle is the braking system, especially on heavy trucks. The tractor portion of a tractor-semi trailer rig may have ten or more valves controlling the air flow to the brakes. This program teaches types of braking systems found on large trucks versus cars. Illustrates how important maintaining the braking system is and the amount of force needed to stop a fully loaded truck within a short distance. The difference between the standard braking system and the ABS system is also discussed.

In this video, passenger van drivers will learn the ins and outs of van safety from pre-trip inspections to loading passengers to driving in different road conditions, and more. Perfect for the everyday passenger van driver as a safety primer.

It is essential that your drivers understand the roadside inspection process in order to avoid injury and costly expenses. This video covers the types of inspections, the five levels of inspections, fines and penalties, how to prepare your vehicle and the driver's rights.

This program provides mechanics and techniques required in backing large vehicles such as trailers. Using the "cone of visibility" is discussed. Backing a single trailer or a set of doubles with a semi tractor is the most dangerous, intricate and time-consuming set of maneuvers a big rig driver has to master. No matter how many miles you drive forward, not one of those miles will help when it comes to backing.

This program was developed to convince employees that they are 150 percent in charge of themselves and their vehicles when on the road. The first portion of the video consists of the definition of defensive driving and how to identify and then avoid potential hazards. The second part features a roadway dramatization of safe and unsafe driving.

All-terrain vehicles, popularly known at ATV's or four wheelers, were originally designed for recreation, but many companies have found their mobility and adaptability to workplace applications ideal for use on their premises. While most people think of ATV's as mere toys, they are not toys. Riders must know and understand the basic safe operations skills needed to ride them safely. ATV's can be useful around the facility, but unsafe operation can lead to serious injury or even death. This presentation discusses the safe operating procedures that must be followed to avoid injuries while riding an all-terrain vehicle.

This video was created specifically for the Department of Transportation's training regulation of Handling and Transporting Hazardous Materials. This video shows employees how to secure and work with hazardous materials safely. Topics include: types of hazardous materials, hazard indicators, use of personal protective equipment, proper handling procedures, spills and cleanup procedures, security risks and terrorism.

This video will cover types of student behavior that is unacceptable on school buses and why, common reasons for misconduct, management techniques, and how to deal with situations that may arise.

This program helps employees comply with DOT regulations relating to securing loads on tractor trailers. Topics include: different types of trucks and associated loading requirements, load securement procedures, number of straps needed for different loads, working load limits and other related safety information. Great training to ensure you and your vehicles are not cited or placed out of service due to non-compliance issues.

This program helps employees comply with DOT regulations relating to securing loads on tractor trailers. Topics include: different types of trucks and associated loading requirements, load securement procedures, number of straps needed for different loads, working load limits and other related safety information. Great training to ensure you and your vehicles are not cited or placed out of service due to non-compliance issues.

This short four-minute video discusses and demonstrates how to get the full benefit from anti-lock brakes.

Prepare for winter driving with a video that shows you proper procedures for traveling safely. This video will go through the chain up process, how to deal with your bus when it hydroplanes, how to safely navigate a bus out of a skid, and what bus drivers must know about winter conditions.

Prepare for winter driving with a video that shows you proper procedures for traveling safely. This video will go through the chain up process, how to deal with your bus when it hydroplanes, how to safely navigate a bus out of a skid, and what bus drivers must know about winter conditions.