Montana LTAP Webinars
1/6 Optional Road Scholar Credits are offered as an optional benefit to those who attend or view the webinar in its entirety. To qualify for these credits, participants are required to remain engaged for the full 30 minutes. We request that the attendance sheet be sent to autumn.gilleard@montana.edu via email to receive the credits.
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Montana LTAP Upcoming Live Webinar
LTAP April Webinar
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When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 @ 7:30 am
Montana LTAP On-Demand Webinars 2023-2013
2024 On-Demand Webinars
Clearing The Right of Way and Chainsaw Safety | April 23, 2024
https://vimeo.com/938368995?share=copy
Information includes: Why we clear the right of way, chainsaw types and safety features, basic chainsaw safety, PPE, mower safety
Geosynthetics
for Local Roadways | February 13, 2024
https://vimeo.com/912724644?share=copy
Information includes: Different types of geosynthetics and their use in constructing more durable roadways and improving stability over soft soils.
2023 On-Demand Webinars
The El Nino Pattern and its Potential Impacts on the Upcoming Winter Season | October 17, 2023
Information includes: A presentation by the National Weather Service in Glasgow, MT. Where they discussed the developing El Nino pattern and its potential impacts on the upcoming winter season, along with demonstrating places to get up-to-date and detailed weather information for northeast Montana and surrounding areas.
Unpaving Roads!?! With guest speaker Laura Fay | September 19, 2023
https://vimeo.com/935654512?share=copy
Information includes: Converting Severely Distressed Low Volume Paved Roads to Engineered Unpaved Roads
Mower Safety | August 15, 2023
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/prcz6h94hhcw/
Information includes: Rules for safe mowing
Summer Safety | June 20, 2023
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pzjh4dpr5f9i/
Information includes: Heat Illness, Creepy Crawly Bites and Diseases, and Flooding
Fall Protection | May 16, 2023
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pas1vmpomzmd/
Information includes: Identifying Fall Hazards, Analyzing Work Area for Fall Hazards,
Hierarchy of Fall Hazard Control, OSHA Regulations for Fall Protection
Work Zone Safety | April 18, 2023
https://vimeo.com/935651075?share=copy
Information includes: National Work Zone Awareness Week, Doing Our Part to Stay Safe,
PPE, Surroundings, Blind Spots, Understanding Hazards
Winter Maintenance Research - Guest Speaker Laura Fay | February 21, 2023
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/peacz4z5p9r7/
Information includes: Winter Maintenance Research
2022 On-Demand Webinars
Safe System Approach - Guest Speaker Jamie Sullivan | December 20, 2022
https://vimeo.com/935644341?share=copy
Information includes: National Center for Rural Road Safety, How we get to Zero, Safe
System Approach.
CDL Regulations – Guest Speaker Tyler Niedge, CDL Program, Miles Community College | November 15, 2022
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pgrxnyp52p58/
Information includes: Entry Level Driver Training…What is it and who does it effect.
Get Ready!! Winter Prep | October 18, 2022
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p2sypos17vy0/
Information includes: Snowplow and Motor Grader winter prep and safety, winter travel,
and survival tips.
Chain Saw Safety | August 16, 2022
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pgzkwe6x4x57/
Information includes: Chain saw safety before and after starting chain saw and head-to-toe
protective equipment.
On-Line training and information resources WHAT’S AVAILABLE TO YOU | June 21, 2022
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pxwzmxmepf3g/
Information includes: Resources available online and where to find tailgate talks,
YouTube videos, weather links, MT LTAP recorded webinars, SD gravel roads manual,
other state's LTAP resources, MUTCD, and lots more.
Spring Safety | May 17, 2022
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pvm7mafbo3vl/
Information includes: Increase awareness of spring safety/dangers of heat illness,
mosquito and tick-transmitted diseases, snakes, and floods.
Impacts of Quality Gravel Specifications | April 19, 2022
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pbkkmp88puld/
Information includes: Basics of what constitutes QUALITY/SPEC gravel, impacts on float
loss, 3 keys to making chloride treatments successful, decreasing your maintenance
costs and improve the level of service of your gravel roads.
What’s the Buzz? Hearing Safety | March 15, 2022
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pu5vxc2bjnko/
Information includes: Intro to the ear, decibel levels, hearing loss and causes, OSHA
requirements, PPE.
Electrical Safety | February 15, 2022
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pjoye4i6dwx9/
Information includes: Faulty outlets, wiring, extension cords.
Winter Activity Considerations | January 25, 2022
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pos50h4w3egh/
Information includes: Shop safety, outside safety, heavy equipment safety.
2021 On-Demand Webinars
Stormwater Runoff Concerns for Local Road Agencies | November 16, 2021
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p9w0fpdr13rj/
Information includes: Flood impact mitigation.
Defensive Driving | September 21, 2021
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p7pew9g3arkk/
Information includes: Three stages of a collision, collision prevention, occupant
protection, distracted driving.
Be Fire Ready | August 17, 2021
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pxh2q9rsgne5/
Information includes: Raising fire awareness, prevention in and around the shop.
Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank Operator Training.
Class “C” Operator Training | July 20, 2021
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p27s500hr5jw/
Information includes: Emergency shut-down procedures, responding to surface spills,
training
Traffic Incident Management | May 18, 2021
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pv691th2iy1w/
Information includes: Move Over/Slow Down law; interagency cooperation; providing
advanced warning
Gravel Road Maintenance – Part 2 | April 20, 2021
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/psxj4z3kzq27/
Information includes: Maintenance and testing of gravel roads
Gravel Road Maintenance – Part 1 | March 16, 2021
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pkkbdirhha3a/
Information includes: Maintenance and testing of gravel roads
Culvert Slip-Lining & InfraSteel Rehabilitation | February 16, 2021
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pu66g313b9es/
Information includes: Trenchless culvert rehabilitation methods
SIGNING 101 | January 19, 2021
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pludyw1tdjfo/
Information includes: Sign installation, maintenance, state laws.
2020 On-Demand Webinars
Work Zone Safety in the Winter | December 15, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pa19ie71s00a/
Information includes: Appropriate clothing, equipment maintenance, work zone safety
and sign maintenance.
Holiday Safety Tips for the Workplace and Home | November 17, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pa9nzbani7o2/
Information includes: Fatigue; Slips, Trips and Falls; Electrical Safety; Food Safety;
Travel Safety
Winter Seasonal Safety and PPE | October 20, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pc50c9k3fdml/
Information includes: Appropriate PPE, carbon monoxide, hypothermia, seasonal affective
disorder
Confined Space Safety | September 15, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/ph4rvvf9vizx/
Information includes: Hazardous atmosphere, ventilation considerations, retrieval
system, rescues
Bridge Load Posting Program | August 18, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p166gr1e7cxc/
Information includes: FHWA requirements, interpreting weight limit signs, process
details
Chain Saw Safety | July 21, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/ptf3ji28tiof/
Information includes: Chain saw components, protective equipment, safety
Overview of the Road Safety Champion Program | June 16, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/prascv4o9u03/
Information includes: Certificate program, training modules, benefits
Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace | May 19, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pmjn83kwqblt/
Information includes: Silica standard; exposure, health effects, workplace protections.
Tire Safety | April 21, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p2yq6quflc0i/
Information includes: Tread, inflation, rotating, visual checks, explosions
LTAP Safety Meeting, What’s Lurking Around in the Spring | April 14, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/prnbgoupamkr/
Information includes: Heat illness, sun exposure, mosquito and tick transmitted diseases,
snakes
Working Remotely and Dealing with Stress | April 7, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p163r8q44aky/
Information includes: Technology challenges, organization and structure, stress
Culvert Installation, Excavation, and Inspection on Low Volume Roads | March 31, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pkikzczjiz47/
Information Includes: Proper installation, Trenching, Inspection
Hygiene, Blood and Bodily Fluid Safety in the Workplace | March 24, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p686hdk7e41p/
Information includes: Worker hygiene, precautions, workplace sanitation
First Aid Review | March 17, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/ptc2jx0ue38w/
Information includes: First aid, CPR, AEDs
Back Safety and Fall Prevention Basics | February 18, 2020
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pocvjmcrxhjv/
Information includes: Ergonomics, slips, trips, and falls
Walk Arounds, Waste Oil, and Split Rim Tire | January 21, 2020
wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pst8mvg4ol4d/
Information includes: Internal and external inspections, uses for used oil, and split
rim tires.
2019 On-Demand Webinars
Holiday Safety and Winter Hazard Review | December 17, 2019
wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/plun87t90ocq/
Information includes: CO poisoning, electrical safety, and slips, trips, and falls.
Ergonomics | November 19, 2019
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/plozpz5cgqv8/
Information provides proper ergonomics associated with driving. The webinar identifies
common work related muscular disorders, risk factors, and ergonomic control methods
for eliminating or reducing issues from sitting for prolonged periods.
Defensive Driving | October 15,2019
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pqavz1gd6mtd/
Information includes: occupant protection, distracted or impaired driving, wildlife
crossings, blind spots, and collision prevention.
Trenching and Excavation Safety | July 23 2019
https://vimeo.com/935657582?share=copy
Information includes: general excavation safety, soil types and the importance
of knowing what soil you are working in, protective systems that can be used, atmospheric
hazards, and other hazards workers may encounter.
Skid Steer Safety | June 12 2019
Information includes: skid steer parts, safety concerns, visibility, center
of gravity, and training.
Cutting Torch & Welding Safety - Part 2 | March 2019
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p5gg809nhmkn/
Information includes: varying aspects of gas welding and cutting arc welding
and cutting, fire prevention, ventilation and protection, safe use, handling, and
precautions to take when welding and cutting, and hazard identification and abatement
methods.
Cutting Torch & Welding Safety - Part 1 | February 2019
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p2m8vz09u3sb/
Information includes: varying aspects of handing compressed gas cylinders, Regulator
Burnout, Assembly of regulators, basic types of gases, equipment safety inspection
check lists; and safety issues.
PPE Equipment Safety | January 2019
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p1i25ltteuou/
Information includes: varying aspects of PPE: Hand Safety, Eye Safety, Hearing
Safety, Head Safety, and Winter PPE.
2018 On-Demand Webinars
Holiday Safety | December 18, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p1lmdef8wpuk/
Information includes: Fire Safety, Food Safety, Travel Safety, Slips and Falls, Decoration
Safety, and Holiday Stress, and Don’t Crowd the Plow!
Electrical Safety | November 20, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/plc7ro3xqqzl/
Information includes: causes of electrical fires, general safety tips, overhead
power line safety, shop safety, and how to avoid an electrical injury.
Winter Preparation| October 16, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pvmnbffv6vxs/
Information includes: Snowplow safety checklist, motorgrader safety check
list, 3 points of contact, winter travel, hypothermia, winter clothing, and survival
basics.
Slips, Trips, Falls, and Back Safety | September 18, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p0heq0hqzvwb/
Information includes: Back Safety Basics: 3-Point Contact, Ingress/Egress
on Equipment, Most Common Injuries, Your Back and Equipment Operators, Slips in Shops,
Safety Manual, MT LTAP Videos and DVD’s on Slips, Trips, and Falls and Back Safety
Workzone Safety Webinar | August 21, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/ptc4wit0wugb/https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/ptc4wit0wugb/
Information includes: A basic outline regarding work zone safety methods,
temporary traffic controls, and short term work sites on roads and street.
Fire Proofing your Shop | July 17, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p4evpdg0pjdu/
Information includes: Fire protection, fire extinguishers, fire prevention,
wildfire preparedness, and program tenants and resources.
Chain Saw Safety | June 19, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pwfsblbs47xr/
Information includes: Chainsaw safety, common injuries, safety features of
chainsaws, operations, PPE, how to prevent accidents, and additional safety materials.
Weed Mowing Safety | May 22, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/proidwamlnue/
Information includes: PPE when weed mowing or when on mobile equipment, understanding
slope or incline danger, why you should pack a first aid kit and have knowledge of
heat exhaustion, brush fire concerns and mowing extremely tall grass and mowing noxious
weeds
Dump Truck Safety | April 17, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p50ac8rw2xk0/
Information includes: Dump truck safety hazards, daily truck inspections
and safety measures, backing up dump trucks, and dump truck best practices.
Don't Crowed the Plow | March 20, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pew53tg4atnp/
Information includes: The dangers of crowding the snowplow, traveling around
the snowplow, and what you can do to increase public awareness of snowplow safety.
Winter Maintenance | February 12, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pqozvdnuxvff/
Information includes: Anti-icing chemicals, application methods designed
to reduce winter hazards on roadways, weather information, chemical technology, and
application procedures to enhance roadway safety.
Leadership | January 16, 2018
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pmo207yy1v0n/
Information includes: Ideas to consider for leadership, motivational information,
and personal potential opportunities.
2017 On-Demand Webinars
Electrical Safety | December 19, 2017
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pdjw8fq7hglg/
Information includes: Electricity & the human body, types of electrical
burns, overhead power line safety, and how to avoid an electrical injury.
Slips, Trips, & Falls, and Winter Walking | November 21, 2017
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/p3wtczjf0rks/
Information includes: Slips, trips, and falls; 3 point contact; shop safety;
winter concerns and PPE, and ladder safety.
PPE | October 22, 2017
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pju2z9cj2psj/
Information includes: Personal Protective Equipment for hands, eyes, ears,
head, and winter solutions for cold weather.
Trenching & Excavation Safety | September 2017
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pju2bnbcbnqw/
Information includes: What is a trench and at what depth do you need more
protection? Why are soil testing and understanding soil classifications vital? Discussion
of soil types and cohesion, protective measures of sloping and benching, and shoring
and shielding as another safety procedure.
Defensive Driving | August 22, 2017
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pxzy3tr6l85w/
Information includes: Safe driving techniques, drug and alcohol awareness,
and responding safely to critical driving situations and conditions, including emergencies.
Summer Safety | July 25, 2017
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pwla793p958t/
Information includes: Heat illness, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sun exposure,
water safety, and mosquito and tick transmitted diseases.
Back Up Safety | June 27, 2017
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/po4aa7tdkogj/
Information includes: Varying aspects of backing up safety; rear blind
zones; preventing accidents; driving back overs; major risk factors and causes; and
backing up skills and policies.
Mobile Equipment and Weed Mowing Safety | May 23, 2017
https://wtimeeting.adobeconnect.com/pjj3366vstoa/
Information includes: Importance of being trained, PPE when weed mowing
or when on mobile equipment, Understanding slope or incline danger, Why pack a first
aid kit and have knowledge of heat exhaustion, Brush fire concerns, Mowing extremely
tall grass and mowing noxious weeds.
Hand & Eye Safety PPE | February 28, 2017
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p1xvdmkbt4b/
Information includes: Your hands and your eyes are continually exposed to work hazards. In this monthly
safety webinar, Montana LTAP staff cover Personal Protection Equipment for hands and
eye safety; different types of physical trauma and chemical contact to hands and various
glove choices and glove maintenance; five types of eye and face protection, including
ANSI Z87 regulatory eye glasses/goggles; other training resources available.
Slips, Trips, and Falls | January 31, 2017
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p27sojer8jj/ |
Information includes: Montana Association of Counties’ Loss Risk Specialist, Jim Muskovich, reviewed important
aspects of keeping workers' backs safe in the workplace and importance of being aware
of ingress/egress of equipment. MT LTAP Field Engineer Sam Gianfrancisco added valuable
safety scenarios on 3-point contact also. Topics included 3-Point Contact, Common
Injuries on Insurance Claims for Heavy Equipment Operators, Back Protection, Shop
Safety, Slips-Trips-Falls, other training resources.
2016 On-Demand Webinars
Best Management Practices for Cattle Guards/Car Gates | December 20, 2016
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p787ztbq290/
Information includes: With liabilities always a concern, let's design the safest cattle guard/car gate
we can, but have documentation in place specifying what your county requires for installation
and cleaning. In this webinar, Sam Gianfrancisco, MT LTAP Field Engineer, discusses
with John Stokes, Pondera County Road Administrator, various cattle guard or car gate
designs. Emphasis is placed on the county's liability and importance of having encroachment
permits and resolutions. Following are a few county examples of both, plus a design: Pondera County Encroachment Agreement, Pondera Cattle Guard Additional Considerations, Pondera Cattle Guard Measurements, Prairie County Cattle Guard Policy, Dawson County Cattle Guard Petition
Work Zone Safety for Low Volume Roads | November 15, 2016
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p8jd733lqdb/
Information includes: Do you have an MUTCD? The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is the standard
for our nation. Within the MUTCD is Chapter 5 for low volume road signage. For 30
minutes, Sam Gianfrancisco, MT LTAP Field Engineer, along with Shawna Page, High Country
Safety Training, and Steve Kurk, Town of Manhattan, cover temporary traffic control,
flagging issues, and importance of wearing correct retroreflective apparel to keep
all safe in a work zone. Use the electronic version of the 2009 MUTCD at this site:
http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/
Hearing Safety, What's the Buzz | October 11, 2016
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p34eoh8fqro/
Information includes: How important is your hearing? This 30-minute webinar covers aspects of the human
ear and how it functions as well as how to prevent hearing loss through using PPE;
controlling high noise levels in the work place; understanding loud equipment and
OSHA Decibel Limits; importance of audiometric testing; and being proactive in your
work place.
Winter Safety for Montana Roadways | September 20, 2016
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p83rpmig6yi/
Information includes: With winter just around the corner, Steve Kurk, retired City of Bozeman Lead Operator,
along with Sam Gianfrancisco, LTAP Consultant, cover varying aspects of how to prepare
winter equipment, specifically snowplows, and prepare crew. Topics covered include: Equipment Pre-Inspection Walk-Arounds, Ingress and Egress of Equipment, Backing
Safety, Abrasives: Pros and Cons, Written Snowplow Policies, and Training New Drivers
Low Volume Road Signage | April 19, 2016
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p88qcs20r8w/
Information includes: Because the majority of Montana roadways are low volume, this webinar covers the
variety of signage to use on these types of roads, Chapter 5 in the MUTCD, in this
webinar: What is a low-volume road, Application of signs on low volume roads, Design
of Signs for low-volume roads, Placement, Types of Signs, When to use “No Traffic”
signs, Traffic Control for Highway-Rail, Temporary Traffic Control Zones
Roadway Signs | March 22, 2016
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p84h7zi0fj5/
Vital for roadway travel, signage is a much requested topic. During this safety webinar,
topics reviewed include from MUTCD Chapter 2: • Excessive Use of Signs • Design of
Signs • Maintaining Minimum Retroreflectivity • Posts and Mountings• Size of Regulatory
Signs • STOP Sign Application • Speed & Weight Limit Signs • Warning Signs • Object
Marker Design and Placement Height.
Front End Loader Safety | February 16, 2016
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p925i9zctz8/
For this webinar, safety aspects are reviewed when operating a front end loader:•
Review Front End Loader Design • Pre-Start Inspection and Procedures • Safety Concerns
when driving the Front End Loader • Remembering those general safety operating procedures •
Stockpiling with the Front End Loader and Safety Concerns when Digging Banks • Efficient
Loading Cycles • Hand Signals
Forklift Safety | January 19, 2016
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p564xpia6dc/
Due to recent inquiries for forklift certification from local governments, this 30-minute
contains a two part training session regarding forklift safety issues. Safety issues
included forklift design, controls and instrumentation; forklift versus car; pre-inspection
necessity; load stability and the fulcrum point; hazards concerning forklift loads;
and importance of forklift training for crew members.
2015 On-Demand Webinars
Winter Maintenance | December 15, 2015
1st Half: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p5w0hd6pc8n/ (Slides 1-17; 30 minutes).
2nd Half: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p682cqz3sii/ (Slides 18-32; 13 minutes)
With recent winter storms in Montana this webinar provides practical information for
maintaining snow and ice packed roads. this material outlined includes abrasives,
salt and abrasive mixtures, application rates, importance of pre-wetting anti-icers
to stop scatter loss, dew point issues, snow fences and their application to save
mechanically snow removal costs, and snow plowing policies. Click here for one-page Snow Plowing Policies from Montana LTAP.
Public Relations | November 24, 2015
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p6byq19vz5z/
This webinar reviews communication avenues for local governments dealing with the
public. Topics included Listening Skills, Communication Process, Fine Line between
listening and abuse, managing expectations, snow plow policy, and problem solving.
Also provided is the following template for Obstruction of Vision/Roadway Concern
Notification Form again (see September 22, 2015) as a possible avenue for working
with the public: Click here for template for Obstruction of Vision/Roadway Concern Notification form
Trench Safety and Gravel Pit Concerns | October 20, 2015
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p6e3aak4ax1/
This morning's webinar covered safety issues with trenching and soil classifications
when dealing with culvert placement and excavations such as gravel pits. Several scenarios
are provided where actual stories of people who were buried by trench walls collapsed
on them. Other discussions included soil types A, B, C and protective measures for
workers in the trench of sloping and benching, and shoring and shielding. Click here
for four OSHA handouts discussed on the webinar: 1 OSHA Poster, 2 OSHA fact sheets, 3 OSHA safety card, 4 OSHA booklet.
Keys to Safer Intersections & Reduced Liability | September 22, 2015
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p93xauo1hvd/
This webinar has Montana Department of Transportation's Roy Peterson and Kraig McLeod,
reviewing intersection safety, appropriate signage at intersections, and liability
issues involving state and local governments' road right of ways and home owners involvement. Click here for template for Obstruction of Vision/Roadway Concern Notification form.Click here for handout on Keys to Safer Intersections.
ABC's of First Aid | July 14, 2015
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p1cyftsv1cl/
Various First Aid methods are examined and what is available for the following types
of incidents: ABC = Airway, Breathing, Circulation; Broken Bones & Slings & Splints;
Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke & Burns; Rattlesnake Bites & Tick Bites & Bee Stings;
First Aid Kits & Add Ins.
Weed Mowing Safety & Mobile Operations | June 16, 2015
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p7y3i3q99ue/
Information provided includes: Importance of being trained, PPE when weed mowing
or when on mobile equipment, Understanding slope or incline danger, Why pack a first
aid kit and have knowledge of heat exhaustion, Brush fire concerns, Mowing extremely
tall grass and mowing noxious weeds.
Road Stabilization | May 19, 2015
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p5n5fx189lf/
Various aspects of building and designing gravel roads are discussed including the
importance of understanding why roads deteriorate. Various methods of maintaining
a road to keep it stable are presented.
Electrical Safety | April 21, 2015
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p528jmgbeh1/
What are electrical dangers on the job: electricity can be a killer; Types of Electrical
Burns; Overhead Power Line Danger; Call before you dig – Yes, all Montana Street and
Road Departments must call! It’s the Law!; PPE for Electrical Hazards; Electrical
cord safety; MT LTAP Resources on electrical safety; DVD on electrical safety available
from MT LTAP library also.
Back Safety & Slips, Trips, & Falls | March 24, 2015
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p24yjlabrfp/
Back safety and 3-Point Contact for Equipment Ingress/Egress are covered in this
webinar. Common Back Injuries caused by equipment operation, slips in shops due to
wet or greasy floors, stairs and ladder safety, putting together a safety template
available from MT LTAP, along with various slips, trips, and falls safety videos and
DVDs available from MT LTAP library.
Temporary Traffic Control for Low Volume Roads | January 20, 2015
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p7k9tamb834/
Work zone safety: what determines low volume roads in a temporary traffic work zone;
understanding temporary traffic control as seen in Chapter 6 of the MUTCD; various
TTC signs to be used for low volume roads in a work zone; ANSI 2 or ANSI 3 required
safety vests; when are flaggers assigned to a work zone; the importance of keeping
your flaggers certified and the liability issues if you don't; review of the five
parts of a work zone.
2014 On-Demand Webinars
Winter Survival | December 16, 2014
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p8s8604b63a/
Outlined are various winter survival topics including: standard safety for winter
travel; carbon monoxide and hypothermia as it relates to winter stranded automobile
fatalities; proper layering of winter clothing; winter survival priorities; and what's
in your winter survival kit.
Winter Maintenance | December 9, 2014
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p739a9sct6h/
What is included in winter maintenance: sand/salt mixtures, deicing concerns, the
importance of know about the dew point, having a winter maintenance policy, attributes
of snow fences, and how to train snow plow drivers. MACRS President Ovila Byrd, Flathead
County Road Department offered real life situations his county has dealt with when
plowing roads.
Load Securement | October 2014
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p3c7d5n8755/
Doug Nisbet, Lewis & Clark County, provided information from real life experiences
on the following: Overview of proper loading, positioning, and securing; Why have
a properly secured load; Force of Gravity Percentages regarding weight of cargo; Different
types of securement approaches; Understanding Working Load Limits of Tie-downs; Observations
of damaged or weakened tie-down components.
PASER Inventories | September 2014
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p9h1fbnlvkj/
The 2008 Gravel Roads Inventory from Montana County Road Departments was reviewed;
what ratings mean with photo examples; review of several county's inventories and
comparisons to 2013/2014; cost of improving roads better known as good roads cost
less; Interactive webinar where participants rate several roads; review of importance
of sending in road ratings for 2014/2015.
Truck Driving Safety | August 2014
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Dave Sutton, Retired Cascade County Road Supervisor, discussed the importance of
the Seven Step Vehicle Inspection/Tire Inspection; 3-point Contact and Backing Safety;
Points on Controlling Speed; Managing Driving Space; Winter Issues; Distracted Driving;
and Review of Air Brake Systems.
Skid Steer Safety | July 2014
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Safety considerations and operations of a skid steer are reviewed along with skid
steer safety concerns such as moving parts, possible decapitation, loss of limbs,
visibility and stability. The versatility of the skid steer and its many uses are
also covered.
Road Millings | June 2014
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Mo Henman, Retired Yellowstone County Road Department - now Western Emulsions, covered: Brief discussion on when to pave, Basic Use of Road Millings, Importance of Preparing and Shaping Gravel Road, Dump Trucks and Uses, Steps for Laying Out Millings, Reclamite or Not Options and Review. Mitch Urdahl, Gallatin County Road Supervisor, also provided informative
comments on road millings in his county.
Gravel Road Materials and Specifications | April 2014
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Topics covered: Keys to Longevity of Gravel Roads; Montana's Standard Prism Design;
Gravel Road Gradation Requirements and Plasticity; Using Sieve Analysis to Understand
Gravel Specifications; Process for Obtaining and Handling Good Gravel; and Calculating
Gravel Volume. Jerry Otto, Hill County Road Supervisor, and Ovila Byrd, Flathead County
Road Supervisor, added their comments also.
Back, Hand, & Eye Safety (PPE) | February 2014
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Topics covered: •Heavy Equipment Operators - Most Common Injuries on Insurance Claims
•Back Protection and Prevention for Equipment Operators •Importance of 3-Point Contact
for Ingress/Egress •Basics of Hand Safety – Use of Correct Hand Protection •Eye and
Face Protection
Collaborations with Other Agencies | January 2014
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Importance of Partnerships, Who Are the Partners, What Funding is Available, Discussion with Others about TSEP, other funding sources
2013 On-Demand Webinars
PASER Review | September 2013
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Road Condition Inventories and how they provide valuable data for requesting funding
to improve county roads or city streets
Working in the Heat | August 2013
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Wild Land Fire Concerns, Heat Exhaustion, Dehydration, Heat Stroke, Water and the human body, Giardia
Snakes and Ticks | July 2013
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Identification of Ticks, Diseases Ticks Carry, Removal of Attached Tick, Disposal of Ticks, Procedures if Bitten by Rattlesnake, Sawyer Snake Bite Kit, Avoiding Snake Bites