http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 11:30:37 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 11:30:37 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594505 This film examines exposures to alpha particles that are emitted from the nuclei of some heavy, unstable atoms. Major topics include health effects, exposures, and protective measures. Other educational concepts include internal radiation hazard, radon and its daughters/progeny. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594476 This film explores the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). The film also examines methods for reducing exposures to radiation in workplaces. Educational concepts include ionizing radiation, radiation sickness, radiation burns, other health effects, ion pairs, free radicals, penetration versus interaction, and time/distance/shielding. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=243684 A presentation for fire fighters on the hazards and techniques necessary for effective and safe rescue in a trench collapes incident. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=243674 This program addresses aspects of lightweight contstruction that affect fire fighters in their respose to incidents in those types of facilitiies. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=243679 Ladder Class (7 years old,  but it is ladders)  Targeted as a review or element of early training. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=598064 In this film, we’ll explore methods for engaging learners through the experience of a field trip. When students perform meaningful tasks in the field, the activity becomes a form of concrete, experiential learning. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 721, Occupational and Agricultural Safety and Health Interventions. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=333770 A brief video tutorial (built in Camtasia) to direct a fire protection student through the process of finding a listed wall assembly using Underwriter's Laboratories Web-based tools http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594456 This film examines the process of radioactive decay as part of an educational unit on the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). Educational concepts include radioisotope, radioactive decay, alpha radiation, beta radiation, gamma radiation, x-radiation, decay chain, and half-life. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=658494 Same-level Falls. This educational film explores causes and prevention of same-level falls in workplaces. It is a 27:45 YouTube video. Major topics include 1. slipping on slick floor and ground surfaces, 2. tripping on loose objects, 3. stumbling on uneven walkways and rugged terrain, and 4. activities that contribute to falls. This film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 712, Occupational and Agricultural Injury Prevention. Copyright 2012, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=59If the link doesn't work, try copying and pasting it into your web browser. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=340309 Ask The Builder explains how sprinkler systems work. "Automatic fire sprinklers can be installed in a new home or your existing home. Smoke detectors are good, but fire sprinklers, along with the a smoke detector, are better. These sprinklers can protect you and your family from fires, which can be extremely destructive."