TRAINING 

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System Security Awareness for Transit Employees (CD)

National Transit Institute, Federal Transit Administration; 2002

Call Number: HE4461.TNG 2002

 

This module defines terrorism, transit system vulnerabilities, and the potential effects of terrorism on transit. It also introduces the concept of a systems approach to security.  Explores an employee's role as the eyes, ears, and mouth of the organization - not only observing and listening bust report as well.  It stresses the differences between unattended and suspicious packages, between profiling and suspicious behavior. This module concentrates on dispelling the myths  and reinforcing the facts regarding Anthrax and other chemical, biological, and radiological agents. It addresses an employee's priorities in the event of a real security threat or incident.

 

System Security Awareness for Transit Employees: Warning Signs (CD)

National Transit Institute, Federal Transit Administration; 2003

Call Number: HE4461.TNG 2003

 

This is a 15 minute fast-paced video presentation on the key aspects of system security for transit employees. It will increase the viewer's awareness of what to look for and what to do regarding suspicious activity, packages, devices and substances. The practices put forth will not only help a transit system "harden the target" relative to terrorism, but will also improve overall security - helping to reduce all levels of crime.

 

Ergonomics for the Twenty-First Century ; Office Ergonomics (VHS)

Long Island Productions, Inc. & Coastal Video, 2000

Call Number: HE4461.TNG 2000

 

Ergonomics is the science of fitting jobs to the people who work in them The goal of an ergonomics program is to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) developed by workers when a major part of their jobs involves reaching, bending over, lifting heavy objects, using continuous force, working with vibrating equipment and doing repetitive motions.

 

Essential Skills for Trainers: Facilitator's Handbook

Federal Transit Administration, RTAP National Program; 1992

Call Number: HE4461.TNG 1992

 

This course explores what effective training is and examines the principles and strategies that good trainers follow and use. The course is designed for experienced trainers as well as rural transit staff members who have training responsibilities as part of their jobs. Regardless of their experience, participants will be able to use the information and exercises provided to: Discover what makes training effective; Plan for their next training assignment, and; Practice specific training skills.

 

Essential Skills for Trainers: Participants Workbook

Federal Transit Administration, Publications; 1992

Call Number: HE4461.TNG 1992

 

This training package will help you improve your training skills and increase your confidence as a trainer before any group. Through this program you will explore a number of topics: what makes training effective, how to work with adults and groups, what your job as a trainer involves, and how to use training activities and materials. You'll practice many skills with a variety of tools.

 

Safe & Secure: A Kinedyne Training Program

Kinedyne; 1995

Call Number: HE4461.TNG 1995

 

This video provides training for new hires or a refresher course on: Pre Trip inspection, securing the mobility aid, protecting the occupant, system care and maintenance, and component and assembly operation.

 

Older and Wiser Driver

AAA, Foundation for Traffic Safety; 1996

Call Number: HE4461.TNG 1996

 

This video alerts older drivers to the statistics on accidents for older drivers and gives tips on driving safer

 

Basic Traffic Signal Operations

University of Florida; 1998

Call Number: HE4461.TNG 1998

 

This video training covers the following areas: Signal analysis, Control Equipment and Functions, Stop Line Operation, Timing Analysis, Performance Evaluation, Software Implementation, Highway Capacity Manual, Signal Phasing Decisions, Coordinated and Actuated Signals, Comprehensive Example