For additional information and video availability, please contact:
Pinellas County Fleet Management
Attn: Safety & Training
9685 Ulmerton Road
Largo FL 33771
(727) 582-3032 – (727) 582-3033 amai@co.pinellas.fl.us jholbroo@co.pinellas.fl.us NO NONSENSE CDL - 3 tape set of videos covering the entire spectrum of the CDL license.
RUN TIME: 6 HOURS 37 MINUTES COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE VIDEO SERIES - tape covers everything on the CDL test including the passenger endorsement.
RUN TIME: 4 HOURS 26 MINUTES EYE INJURIES - Injuries to the eyes can happen in an instant. This 'Safety Shorts' video graphically depicts injuries that can be suffered when proper eye protection is ignored.
RUN TIME: 5 MINUTES BACKFIRE - Improper lifting habits and ways to improve your lifting skills are discussed. Endorsed by Largo Medical Center.
RUN TIME: 15 MINUTES BACK INJURY PREVENTION FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS - The proper lifting techniques, preparation, fitness, and the consequences of improper procedures performed by construction workers.
RUN TIME: 20 MINUTES SAFE LIFTING - Back support application, proper adjustment and sizing are demonstrated. Proper lifting techniques are also discussed.
RUN TIME: 9 MINUTES The Burial Ground (Hazardous Waste-Who's Responsible?) - An investigative report on a case of improper disposal of hazardous waste resulting in the pollution and contamination of a local water source and the death of a child.
Run Time - 30 minutes Danger: Benzene! - Benzene is a key ingredient in many products and industrial processes, but it can also pose a major health and safety risk for workers. This video educates industrial workers about the hazards and provides safety tips for safe work habits.
Run Time - 5 minutes America Hurts - The Drug Epidemic - Drug addiction costs American billions of dollars in losses each year. This video also tells the sad tale of personal loss as well.
Run Time 1 hour TRACKS - An accident investigation and loss control video documenting the several factors leading to an accident and prevention measures to avoid similar type accidents.
RUN TIME: 25 MINUTES MOTOR MANIA - This vintage Walt Disney production shows the cause and effect of aggressive driving behavior.
RUN TIME: 15 MINUTES THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE - An intense video that emphasizes the importance of wearing a seatbelt. It documents professional racecar drivers and owners describing the effects of severe race incidents on the human body and how wearing seatbelts properly save lives.
RUN TIME: 20 MINUTES A NIGHT TO REMEMBER - A story of the possible consequences of a casual business party. This video depicts the effects from the law enforcement, employment, and personal relationship sides of driving while impaired.
RUN TIME: 25 MINUTES ROLL CALL: HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETY - An Operation Lifesaver video designed to help increase awareness through law enforcement at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights-of -way.
RUN TIME: 10 MINUTES BOBCAT BOOTCAMP - a quick video covering the basics of Bobcat operation and several key safety items.
RUN TIME: 20 MINUTES DUMP TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING VIDEO - Allison Transmission training tape focusing on features of the automatic transmission and PTO on GMC dump trucks.
RUN TIME: 15 MINUTES DUMP TRUCK OPERATOR TRAINING - State of Nebraska Dept. of Roads training video featuring all aspects of driving different types of dump trucks.
RUN TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES DREXEL SWINGMAST: DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM - several key safety issues are brought forth in this short training program.
RUN TIME: 17 MINUTES A LIFT TO SAFETY -= although important on many job sites, personnel lift baskets can be extremely dangerous. Proper procedures for a safe lift are reviewed.
RUN TIME: 10 MINUTES TRACTOR-LOADER-BACKHOE - working with a tractor-loader-backhoe (TLB) puts you in the center of countless hazards. This video shows how a 360 degree perpective can keep you and your co-workers safe.
RUN TIME: 10 MINUTES LOADER OPERATOR ORIENTATION - State of Nebraska Dept. of Roads training video featuring all aspects of operation of front-end loaders.
RUN TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES GRADER OPERATOR ORIENTATION - State of Nebraska Dept. of Roads training video featuring all aspects of operation of Graders.
RUN TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES. SAFE TRACTOR AND MACHINERY OPERATION - NIOSH and OSHA sponsored safety training video featuring documented accidents and prevention procedures for tractor and heavy equipment operation.
RUN TIME: 35 MINUTES THE GREAT BETRAYAL - This video covers the hazards of powered industrial trucks (forklifts). This video was produced by Clark Equipment Company as a companion video to thier Material Handling Training Course.
RUN TIME: 27 MINUTES THE COLOR OF DANGER - This video covers the dangers involved with forklift heights and conditions which may make operating a forklift hazardous.
RUN TIME: 45 MINUTES LOADS OF EXPERIENCE - A lift truck training program for employees who do not normally operate lift trucks, but are required to work and walk around these machines. Illustrates the differences between normal steering vehicles and industrial lift trucks.
RUN TIME: 15 MINUTES POWER LIFTERS: Parts 1 & 2 - Part 1 - The Basics of Forklift Trucks and Part 2 - Safety Practices for the Forklift Truck Operator. These are companion videos for the Power Lifter course for the Industrial Lift Truck Operator.
RUN TIME: 34 MINUTES COACHING THE LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR (Operator Video) - A companion video to the Coaching the Lift Truck Operator Course produced by The National Safety Council. This video is an instructional supplement for employees training to operate forklifts.
RUN TIME: 40 MINUTES COACHING THE LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR (Pedestrian Video) - A companion video to the Coaching the Lift Truck Operator Course produced by The National Safety Council. This video is an instructional supplement for employees who work around operating forklifts.
RUN TIME: 10 MINUTES IT ALWAYS HAPPENS TO THE OTHER GUY - safety shorts video highlighting unsafe behaviors in the workplace.
RUN TIME: 30 MINUTES FIRE IN THE WORKPLACE - prevention and factors regarding the employee "fight or flight" decision in workplace fires.
RUN TIME: 35 MINUTES LOCKOUT / TAGOUT - describes different procedures to follow when repairing or operating electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machines.
RUN TIME: 40 MINUTES ELECTRICAL SAFETYa companion video to lockout / tagout, it offers a more comprehensive look at safe practices when working around electrically powered machines in a shop environment.
RUN TIME: 20 MINUTES HAZARD COMMUNICATION - RIGHT TO KNOW - OSHA required training video explaining how to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
RUN TIME: 45 MINUTES SCAFFOLD SAFETY - describes the proper safety precautions and procedures when using scaffolds.
RUN TIME: 20 MINUTES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - OSHA required training emphasizing the importance of proper use and fit of respiratory protection.
RUN TIME: 15 MINUTES VERMEER BRUSH CHIPPER - safety training on the brush chipper highlighting several key injury prevention techniques.
RUN TIME: 14 MINUTES VERMEER STUMP CUTTER - safety training on the stump cutter highlighting several key injury prevention techniques.
RUN TIME: 14 MINUTES CHAINSAWS & COMMON SENSE FOR THE PRO-CUTTER - quick cutting techniques for several varieties of chainsaws.
RUN TIME: 15 MINUTES STIHL CHAINSAW SAFETY - basic maintenance and safety features of several Stihl chainsaw models are discussed in this video from Stihl.
RUN TIME: 20 MINUTES ROTARY MOWER SAFETY (PARTS 1 & 2) - mower safety and procedures are discussed in part 1. Mower maintenance procedures are discussed in part 2.
RUN TIME: 20 MINUTES TRACTOR SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU - a look at different operating policies and procedures when operating different types of utility tractors.
RUN TIME: 20 MINUTES THE BEACH KING & BEACH COMBER - a Rockland Manufacturing Company video detailing the operating characteristics and basic maintenance requirements of the Beach King & Beach Comber.
RUN TIME: 30 MINUTES
JJ Keller's 'Seven Minute Solutions' are designed for safety managers and trainers who find that time is always at a premium. Using short, attention-holding videos, backed up by handouts covering key points and introduced by a trainer's brief comments, the learning process can be enhanced and retention increased.
Defensive Driving - Overviews the key elements of driving defensively: visual scanning, identifying and dealing with road hazards, and road user hazards, and communicating closely with other motorists.
Driving Techniques - Deals with the importance of maintaining and enhancing good driving techniques with an emphasis on these areas: defensive driving, changing lanes, passing, and driving grades.
Speed and Space Management - Covers important facts about speed, stopping distances, and adjusting speed for various road conditions.
Mirrors - Addresses the importance of proper adjustment and how to use them properly when driving, merging, passing, and backing.
Backing - Focuses on the common problem areas where accidents often occur. The program emphasizes on-the-job application of critical backing skills.
Yard Spotting - Reviews safe and efficient operation of yard tractors and day cabs and covers basic skills: backing, coupling and uncoupling, and using mirrors.
Seeing Hazards - Zeros in on seeing skills and how they can help drivers keep hazards from becoming emergencies. Aiming high, scanning, and other techniques are covered.
Railroad Crossings - Deals with the proper procedures to follow when approaching and crossing railroad tracks.
Truck Fires - Examines causes, prevention, and what to do in case of fire. Cab, engine, tire, and cargo fires are all addressed.
Driver Fatigue - Covers the effects of fatigue on drivers, the dangers of driving tired, the need for quality sleep, and how to avoid fatigue on the road.
Emergency Maneuvers - Overviews the importance of knowing what to do when emergency situations occur and the refining of established skills and techniques so that the right choice becomes second nature.
Accident Procedures - Overviews critical procedures to follow in the case of an accident to remind and refresh drivers of their responsibilities on the scene.
Coupling & Uncoupling - Provides a review of crucial procedures in step-by-step fashion. The emphasis is on areas where problems-some of them very costly- are encountered.
Vehicle Inspections - Reviews the requirements and importance of vehicle inspections and provides a framework for doing inspections as a self-audit for every driver.
Night Driving - looks at driver, roadway, and vehicle factors that can lead to potential hazards. Procedures and adjustments for a safer night operation are recommended.
Truck Stop Accidents - Reminds drivers of the need to be extra safety-conscious when entering, backing, parking, and exiting truck stop lots, and also covers what kinds of hazards to be on the lookout for.
Driver's Daily Log - Overviews the basic requirements and the importance of the hours of service regulations. EXTREME!
Grab and keep the attention of even your most seasoned drivers with these hard-hitting, information packed training videos.
EXTREME Weather - Takes a fresh look at the adverse weather conditions that put drivers in the greatest danger. The emphasis is on common situations that give even the most able pros trouble.
EXTREME Wind - Explains how high winds effect driving a tractor trailer and why professional drivers must know how to proceed safely...and when to call it quits and pull over. Memorable footage of actual severe winds in process combine with graphic animation and interviews to drive the message home.
EXTREME Rain - Illustrates why drivers must be prepared to react when heavy rain reduces visibility, interferes with good traction and, at times, causes mechanical difficulties or failures. Actual severe rain footage combines with exciting animation and interviews to drive the message home.
EXTREME Rollover - Covers the situations that can lead professional drivers to experience a rollover. Driving too fast, cornering too hard, or simply being inattentive or falling victim to fatigue are all covered in this fast paced video.
EXTREME Road Work - Reviews how and why drivers need to manage their vehicles in and around road construction areas, including what kinds of special hazards to be ever on the lookout for. Actual footage through work zones combines with exciting animations and interviews for a powerful training experience.
EXTREME Danger - Illustrates the temptations (sex & drugs) and physical dangers (assault, hijacking, or worse) many professional drivers face every day. Memorable footage of "Close Encounters" combined with eye-grabbing graphics and insightful interviews.
EXTREME Mountains - Explains why drivers must be prepared to ascend and descend steep grades safely, and how to avoid specific hazards that are typical in mountain driving situations.
JJ Keller's 'Experience Speaking' programs are based on first hand accounts of real life accidents. By listening to the words of a driver "who's been there," both new and veteran drivers should come away with a renewed commitment to safety and increased respect for defensive driving techniques.
Rear End Collisions - These types of collisions are among the most costly and potentially life-threatening of all accidents involving tractor-trailers. Countless lives and dollars can be saved when professional drivers take responsibility for preventing these type of accidents.
Backing - Backing accidents happen. They shouldn't however, because they are virtually always preventable. Two of the main contributors to backing accidents are inattentive driving and failure to physically get out of the truck and look before backing.