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WM0050 12:30 Anatomy of a Winter Storm
Minnesota DOT, 1991
This video shows examples of problems snowplow drivers face in winter storms.
WM00075 30:00 Anti-Icing/De-icing - Volume 5 of 6
Iowa DOT – Maintenance Division
Shows the use of de-icing chemicals, abrasives, and snow fence. Includes how chemicals work, and procedures and techniques.
WM0100 12:45 Anti-Icing for Maintenance Personnel
Federal Highway Administration, 1996
This video describes how anti-icing tools can be used to develop an anti-icing program. It gives examples of anti-icing materials and their calibration, proper use of equipment, road weather information systems, and snow-casting while stressing the importance of using a variety of anti-icing strategies.
WM0150 16:45 Carbide Scarifier System (Snowplow Blades & Tools)
MHL Systems
This video shows multiple passes on a gravel road. Viewer would have to know what they were looking for. No narration.
WM0200 20:42 Effective Snow Fences
Strategic Highway Research Program
Snow fences are cost effective, make roads safer, and prevent pavement damage when properly designed and placed.
WM0225 10:29 Equipment Operation - Volume 3 of 6
Iowa DOT Maintenance Division
Shows regular equipment checks for plow trucks, and how to keep drivers safe with radio procedures and proper clothing.
WM0250 10:47 Evaluation Procedures for Deicing Chemicals
Strategic Highway Research Program
Twelve primary tests for evaluation of deicing chemicals are briefly described.
WM0300 10:00 Icebuster
IMAC Design Group, Ltd.
Icebuster is an innovative grader attachment that breaks accumulated ice and snow before the blade of the grader plows it away.
WM0325 10:50 Introduction to Winter Operations - Volume 1 of 6
Iowa DOT Maintenance Division
Shows what equipment is used by the Iowa DOT, and how it is used to improve winter driving conditions.
WM0350 51:00 Managing Snow & Ice Control Operations Teleconference (Tape 1):
1) Legal Issues
2) Chemical De-icing
University of Wisconsin - Madison, October 1993
This video addresses liability considerations in snow and ice control operations, the appropriate use of salt and ice control chemicals and environmental considerations.
WM0400 42:12 Managing Snow & Ice Control Operations Teleconference (Tape 2):
1) Managing Operations
2) Panel Discussion
University of Wisconsin - Madison, October 1993
This video focuses on operations management, including planning, preparing, and implementing a snow and ice control plan using results from a recent national survey of recommended practices featuring a panel discussion responding to participants' questions.
WM0450 10:00 Plow Snow & Apply Salt - Part 1
Utah DOT
Describes methods with which to plow snow and apply salt to minimize road hazards.
WM0500 17:00 Plow Snow & Apply Salt - Part 2
Utah DOT
[Continuation of Part 1]
WM0525 29:46 Plowing Techniques - Volume 4 of 6
Iowa DOT Maintenance Division
Shows the basic snow plowing techniques procedures for clearing two lane road and multiple lane highways, as well as special techniques, and how t use different plowing equipment.
WM0550 8:00 Plows of the Future
Strategic Highway Research Program
This video features a new snow plow design. SHRP research leads to a better plow by redesigning the moldboard and introducing a snow scoop.
WM0575 29:55 Pre-Season Preparation: Winter Operations Training Program
Iowa DOT Maintenance Division
Shows how to check and prepare your equipment for winter.
WM0600 20:40 Response to Winter
Pennsylvania DOT, September 1993
This video explains the policies and procedures of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s winter operations to give the public a better understanding of preparation and delivery of winter service. Winter driving safety tips are also discussed. Utilizes a lecture format.
WM0650 25:24 Safety Restoration During Snow Removal
Federal Highway Administration
State and local maintenance engineers will find this program ideal for training snow removal personnel. This video recommends procedures for snow removal on super-elevated ramps, bridges, parapets, sharp curves, and guard rails. Hazards are ranked for risk and severity, and guidelines for determining priorities for potential hazards given for various geographic areas.
WM0700 12:41 Snow & Ice Control
Strategic Highway Research Program
This video presents better ways to remove snow and ice that reduce environmental hazards. Some of these methods include snow fences, improved snow plows, deicing chemicals, anti‑icing, road/weather information system, and expert weather prediction system.
WM0725 27:00 Snow and Ice Control - Part 1 & 2
Utah DOT
This two part video series discusses equipment, supplies, plow route, types of service, types of snow, temperatures, and plowing procedures for snow and ice control.
WM0750 7:00 Snow and Ice Control
Minnesota Technology Transfer Center
[Promotional video - Similar to WM0700]
WM0800 73:00 Snow Fighting from A to Z
Salt Institute
This video tells the important procedures to be followed during snow storms to provide better and safer movement of traffic. It also shows the proper storage of salt and the role of salt during winter.
WM0850 23:00 Snow Plow Safety
FLI Learning Systems/National Safety Council, 1985
This video presents collision prevention techniques for snowplow drivers. It discusses equipment inspection, truck positioning, scanning, mirror use, and defensive driving techniques.
WM0950 20:37 Staying Ahead of the Storm
Strategic Highway Research Program
This video introduces the Road Weather Information System (RWIS). It is a road weather monitoring and prediction system employing real‑time sensor data, historical weather patterns, and computer models to forecast special adverse pavement conditions so that snow and fee maintenance managers can improve their allocation of labor, equipment and materials.
FHWA, LTAP
This video demonstrates how to attach plows to various motor graders and use them to remove snow from roadway.
WM1000 19:30 Straight Blade Snowplows - Parts 1 & 2
Utah DOT
This video discusses specific aspects of snow plow maintenance and operation. It focuses on mounting, daily checks, storing and the basic procedures necessary to keep the plow on the road.
WM1025 35:00 Using Winter Weather Resources - Volume 6 of 6
Iowa DOT Maintenance Division
Shows how to use available resources, major winter weather systems, and how to understand and use weather information.
WM1050 9:00 What is Anti-Icing
Federal Highway Administration, 1996
Shows how cost effective anti-icing techniques can keep roads passable for longer periods of time. Defines differences between de-icing and anti-icing.
WM1100 5:00 Winter Driving
Safety Shorts
When you drive on snow and ice, your safety may depend on street smarts. This video tells how to weather wintry road conditions.
WM1150 1:38:00 Winter Highway Maintenance
Iowa DOT
Demonstrates the danger of winter highway driving conditions and out lines some of the potential solutions.
WM1200 1:43:00 Winter Operations Series *DVD*
Iowa DOT
This is the complete winter maintenance series as above but, now on DVD format. It includes introduction to snow removal, pre-season preparations, chemicals and how they work, snow fences, regular equipment checks, radio procedures, anti-icing and deicing, snow plowing techniques, and post storm checks and cleanup.
WM1250 21:00 Snow fighters
Salt Institute
A comprehensive training video for use by snow fighters. Explains basics of snow removal, equipment preparation and maintenance, salt application rates, salt vs. abrasives, snow & ice and fuel consumption, history and uses of salt, etc. in a very informative, interesting manner. Updated July 1999.