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Safety & Heavy Machinery

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Tractor Safety Begins with You
(G-1)
Siegel & Associates, 1990 
22 Minutes 

Description:
Contains three reenactments of common tractor and excavation machinery accidents, showing simple efforts and precautions that can be used in preventing injuries. Regular service, maintenance and safe operation procedures are also addressed. 

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Professional's Guide to Lawnmower Safety
(G-2)
Siegel & Associates, 1989 
25 Minutes 

Description:
Illustrates general mower safety and safe use of two types of common professional lawnmowers : "walk behind" and "ride-on." Stresses importance of operator's understanding of mower operations, maintenance, and safety considerations. Also includes helpful guidelines for trainers and trainees.

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 Loader-Backhoe Safety [Operation]
(G-3)
Talus Resources, 1991 
20 Minutes 

Description:
Emphasizes good judgment and common sense in the operation and maintenance of heavy excavation-type machinery. Explains common worksite accidents and the ways they can be avoided. Also includes guidelines for transporting equipment and site safety around utility facilities. 

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Loader-Backhoe Safety [Worker]
(G-4)
Talus Resources, 1991 
9 Minutes 

Description:
Describes dangers of working around backhoes and front-end loaders. Discusses such topics as a 200% safety factor principle, four point defensive plan, pitfalls, excavation, shoring and sloping procedures and jobsite hazards. 

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Color of Danger
(G-5)
Calvin Productions 
16 Minutes 

Description:
Shows safety procedures in the operation of a forklift. Includes ways to see danger before an injury happens and stresses that common sense is the key to avoiding accidents by inspecting the work area and the machine. 

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Forklift Safety
(G-6)
Long Island Productions, 1992 
16 Minutes 

Description:
Reviews safe operation procedures for forklifts, covering the fulcrum principle, lifting capacities, center of gravity, and stability triangle. Possible safety problems with the forklift are also covered.