http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 21:57:46 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 21:57:46 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=731928 Skid-Steer Loader Safety. This film explores causes and prevention of deaths on skid-steer loaders. Topics include being struck by lift arms and attachments; being crushed by tipping or falling loaders; being run over or run into; and being struck by falling objects. Copyright 2012, 2013, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste the following link in your web browser: http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=60 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=712973 A US Chemical Safety and Investigation board safety video detailing 2010 hot work accident at DuPont in Buffalo NY. The video is available in muliple formats and on the CSB YouTube Channel http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=686788 This film examines methods for controlling injury hazards on the job. Topics include ANSI Z10, elimination, substitution, engineering controls, warnings, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. Copyright 2012, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=58 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=683633 This film examines common causes of traumatic injuries in occupational and agricultural settings. Topics include vehicles, machinery, tools, falls, assaults/violence, livestock, electricity, fires, explosions, engulfment, and hazardous industries. Copyright 2012, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, paste the following URL into your web browser: " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=58 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=680394 'WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) is a mobile application designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents.WISER: Information from Authoritative SourcesFirst responders in general, and HAZMAT units in particular, must make many decisions quickly in handling hazardous-materials incidents. They need accurate information about the hazardous substances, the emergency resources available, and the surrounding environmental conditions to save lives and minimize the impact on the environment and physical property. The WISER application extracts content from TOXNET's Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), an authoritative, peer-reviewed information resource maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and places that information into the hands of those who need it most.Features of WISER* Rapid access to the most important information about a hazardous substance by an intelligent synopsis engine and display called “Key Info”* Intuitive, simple, logical user interface developed by working with experienced first responders* Comprehensive decision support, including assistance in identification of an unknown substance and, once the substance is identified, guidance on immediate actions necessary to save lives and protect the environment * GIS support provides for isolation/protective distance overlays on a map of the incident* Access to NLM’s Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), which contains detailed peer-reviewed information on hazardous substances* User Profiles enable users to specify the role they are currently playing at the scene of an incident: first responder, HAZMAT specialist, or EMS specialist. The key information presented to the user about a substance varies depending on this role, so that the information most relevant to the respective job can be quickly accessed.* Radiological and biological substance support.* Mobile support, providing first responders critical information where they need it, when they need it.'This is a free app http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=677754 'Key features of Wildfire Info: ★ Detailed wildland fire incident information from FireWhat.com. ★ Active fire perimeter mapping.★ Universal App★ Retina graphics for iPad (3rd Gen)★ It's FREE!Wildfire Info provides life-saving information for firefighters, responders, and residents of fire prone areas including current weather conditions at the scene of major incidents. As information becomes available, Wildfire Info provides perimeter tracking and map imagery.'This is a free app http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=677756 'Key features of Wildfire Home: ★ Detailed wildland fire incident information from FireWhat.com. ★ Active fire perimeter mapping. ★ Quick reference guides for homeowners. ★ Fire maps with custom overlays including Severe Weather Warnings and NEXRAD Radar.★ Retina graphics for iPad (3rd Gen)Wildfire Home provides critical incident information for persons affected by wildfire.The app provides life-saving information for firefighters, responders, and residents of fire prone areas including current weather conditions at the scene of major incidents. As information becomes available, Wildfire Home provides perimeter tracking and map imagery.This app is aimed at anyone requiring more information about wildland fire incidents and features Wildfire Preparedness Guides for homeowners.'This app costs $1.99 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=677759 'Key features of Wildfire Pro:- Detailed wildland fire incident information from FireWhat.com.- Active fire perimeter mapping.- Fire calculators including Weather and FDFM/PIG.- Quick reference guides for Safety, Weather, Operations, and Size Up reports.- Fire maps with custom overlays including Severe Weather Warnings andNEXRAD Radar.Wildfire Pro puts critical incident information into the palm of the wildland firefighter’s hand. For the first time ever, wildland and structural, paid and volunteer firefighters have access to pre-incident arrival information. Currently, firefighters receive little to no information prior to arriving at the scene of a wildland fire. Wildfire Pro gives responders visibility of homes in the area, creeks for water sources and areas for staging before they even arrive on scene. With this app, firefighters and commanders will be able to make pre-arrival considerations, allowing more time for critical life-saving decisions. The vital information provided by this app will save lives and property and will reduce responder errors in a critical time of need.The app provides life-saving information for firefighters, responders, and residents of fire prone areas including current weather conditions at the scene of major incidents. As information becomes available, Wildfire Pro provides perimeter tracking and map imagery to direct responders and commanders to areas in highest danger.The app features a suite of wildland applications for firefighters in the field. Common guides, safety check lists and procedures have been built into the app. The application also hosts fire calculators that will help firefighters understand how the fire will burn, in what direction, and how intense the expected fire behavior may be based on manual data input.'This app costs $6.99 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=676083 Overview of Workplace Falls.This film presents a brief overview of some causes and consequences of workplace falls. Topics include fatal and nonfatal incidents, costs of falls, same-level falls, falls from heights, and hazardous industries. Copyright 2012, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, paste the following URL in your web browser: " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=59 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=675367 This educational film examines causes and prevention of workplace falls on stairs. Topics include stairway design, lighting, maintenance, housekeeping, slick substances, and fall-prone activities. 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 the following URL into your web browser: " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=59