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Construction![]() Produced - 2006 This 21-program educational video collection is a one-stop shop for anyone who wants to learn how to construct a building from the ground up. Applied math is introduced. Programs include:
Recommended for high school, technical or vocational school, and training programs. Twenty-one full-length DVDs or videos. © 2006.
![]() Did you know courts are holding employers who fail to conduct sexual harassment prevention training to greater liability than those who do? Are your supervisors operating without full knowledge of the law? This program helps reduce your liability and makes your workplace a more harassment-free environment. Sexual Harassment: Handling the Complaint Construction Industry Version uses a diverse group of employees and managers in various settings. This video covers:
Program Includes: A 38 minute DVD or VHS video in English or Spanish
![]() Back injuries hurt a lot! They hurt your employees, your staffing levels, your efficiency, your morale, your workers’ compensation claims and your insurance premiums. This program includes instruction on proper body mechanics, patient transfer techniques and exercises which will help you avoid what OSHA has called "the nation’s number one workplace safety problem."
Includes: A 19 minute DVD Added features and benefits of DVD training include:
![]() Produced - 2007 Panelization. Strongbacks. Romex. King studs. Live loads. Blind nailing. Double upper plates… There are no two ways about it: building a house is a demanding and complicated business. And as homes become even more sophisticated—and complex—the demands placed on builders will become even greater. For students planning on entering the building trades, mastering many different skills while keeping an eye on the “big picture” has never been more challenging. Building Trades II brings it all together. This 20-part series offers your students a comprehensive overview of the home construction process while each individual program features step-by-step directions that will help them master specific skill sets. And correlation to standards means they’re getting the information they need to succeed in the classroom and, later on, in their careers. Beginning with design and estimating, through laying the foundation, all the way to installing the finishing trim, this series shows students how to get the job done—and done right. By watching skilled tradespeople model the techniques that they’ll use in the field, students benefit from the know-how that only years of experience can bring. In addition to detailed skill-based instruction, students will learn about:
Produced in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders Production Unit, this series features up-to-the-minute construction techniques so your students will be able to meet the demands of today’s—and tomorrow’s—design trends. The Series Includes: Design and Planning-Spanish/English | Construction Estimating: Industry Standards-Spanish/English | Location and Excavating: Site Preparation-Spanish/English | Foundations-Spanish/English | Introduction to Framing-Spanish/English | Floor and Wall Framing-Spanish/English | Ceiling and Roof Framing-Spanish/English | Framing for Rough-ins-Spanish/English | Alternative Framing Techniques-Spanish/English | Wall and Roof Sheathing-Spanish/English | Frames: Doors and Windows-Spanish/English | Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers-Spanish/English | Ventilation-Spanish/English | Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish-Spanish/English | Interior Doors, Frame, and Trim-Spanish/English | Plumbing: Rough-in and Final-Spanish/English | Electrical: Rough-in and Final-Spanish/English | Mechanicals: Rough-in and Final-Spanish/English | Flooring Coverings-Spanish/English | Roofing, Siding, and Finishing-Spanish/English 20-part series, 12-19 minutes each.
![]() Produced - 2003 Once your students have taken the tour and seen what the skilled construction trades have to offer, they will want to know more about specific jobs that may interest them. This fast-paced program provides a concise profile of drywall finishers and plasterers, looking at educational background, apprenticeships, salary, and the work itself. One 14-minute DVD. © 2003.
Get over 1,000 pages of up-to-date Part 1926 and applicable 1910 regulations in one easy-to-use source. Part 1926 and applicable 1910 regulations at your fingertips! Printed in large type for easy reading, this comprehensive guide provides the requirements for key areas of compliance, including: steel erection, fall protection, scaffolding, personal protective equipment, recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses, and electrical safety. Tab-divided by subject for quick and easy reference. Loose-leaf, 3-ring bound, 1,156 pages. Update service available separately. Updated twice a year, in April and October. Because regulations and best practices change frequently, keeping this guide current is essential. The Update Service is the easiest, most economical way! Plus, save big when you subscribe for more than 1 year ... 3- and 5-year subscriptions available at discounted prices!
![]() Fast, accurate, and customizable Safety Training PowerPoint presentations—developed especially for manufacturers! Now, everything you need to conduct powerful, safety training is included on one CD-ROM. Easy to use as-is or customize to meet your facility’s special needs. Topics Covered:
10 fully prepared presentations on safety topics specifically selected for manufacturing organizations. Includes:
![]() Produced - 2003 Once your students have taken the tour and seen what the skilled construction trades have to offer, they will want to know more about specific jobs that may interest them. This fast-paced program provides a concise profile of carpenters, looking at educational background, apprenticeships, salary, and the work itself. (13 minutes)
This program will help you provide an introduction to OSHA for new employees. It explains the "what" and "why" of various OSHA construction topics, including what to look for and be aware of while on the job site. The versatile training features topics like hand & power tools; PPE; forklift safety; lockout/tagout; hazard communication; emergency response; slips, trips, & falls; fire protection; and electrical safety. Construction Safety Orientation For Employees includes the following components:
![]() This program is designed for anyone working on or near cranes. Crane operators have certain responsibilities, but each person on the jobsite also has a responsibility when working on or near cranes. Excellent program for crane operators and general interest for all other employees. -Spanish Edition.
![]() Produced - 2000 In this video Shawn, our apprentice, tackles residential masonry. Working alongside a professional, he and the viewers learn basic skills in forming block wall foundations, different types of cement, and forming, pouring, and finishing concrete. We also learn skills in using mortar and bricklaying. (15 min.)
![]() Produced - 2007 Alternative framing techniques can reduce structural lumber requirements and costs, as well as offer design improvements, such as openings in steel-frame studs that allow for the running of plumbing or electrical systems. This DVD looks at some of the more popular industry options in terms of materials and construction plans. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. Has Spanish narration with English subtitles and English narration with Spanish subtitles. (14 minutes)
Easy-reading construction safety compliance manual explains complex Part 1926 regs in plain English.
The Construction Safety & Health Compliance Manual helps you comply with complicated Part 1926 requirements by providing straightforward guidance on critical topics including:
This must-have manual also provides audit checklists to help identify work hazards; an explanation of OSHA's Focused Inspection Program; and an Inspections & Citations section including a list of OSHA's most frequently cited construction regulations. The Construction Safety & Health Compliance Manual also covers all four areas targeted by OSHA's Focused Inspection Program. Loose-leaf, 3-ring bound, 554 pages. Because regulations and best practices change frequently, keeping this manual current is essential. The Update Service is the easiest, most economical way! Plus, save big when you subscribe for more than 1 year ... 3- and 5-year subscriptions available at discounted prices!
![]() Produced - 2007 The construction trades provide a variety of opportunities to put specialized skills to work. Some of those situations require estimating the amount of building materials needed to complete the job. This program presents rule-of-thumb techniques of estimating material needs for a deck system, exterior walls, interior walls, roofing, electrical systems, and plumbing systems. Basing the project on plans for a three-bedroom house, the video uses sophisticated computer animation to help clearly visualize the estimating process. The program shows how to calculate square and linear footage; estimate amounts of sheathing, drywall, and siding; determine numbers of joists, studs, and beams; and assess wiring and plumbing needs. Easy-to-use formulas presented in a concise format make this video a great teaching aid for the very first step in construction work. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Has Spanish narration with English subtitles and English narration with Spanish subtitles. (26 minutes)
The 7-Minute Solutions for Construction videos make it possible to squeeze in employee construction safety training ... without disrupting your must-meet schedule. The series consists of six videos, each just seven minutes long. Topics inclcude:
This fast-paced and attention-getting video program feature:
Each video is supplemented by an instructor's bulletin with valuable training tips and a ready-to-photocopy quiz, as well as 10 employees skill cards that outline key points from the video and serve as post-training references.
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