A collection of all new online safety and HR training videos released, including fleet safety training and student transportation safety training videos.

Vertical Alliance Group, is committed to ensuring you have access to new training videos on a monthly basis. This month we have released seven training videos for use on the Infinit-I Workforce System.

Introduction to EEO (Management)
Length: 10:24
Similarly situated employees or candidates for employment should receive equal treatment by employers. This video covers the first five discrimination categories. You will learn protected categories, how discrimination is misinterpreted, and what is a BFOQ.
Section: HR Basics – Management
Module: EEO: Title VII & Equal Pay

Complaints (Management)
Length: 05:26
This video describes the process of filing a complaint with the EEOC and how employees should respond.
Section: HR Basics – Management
Module: EEO: Title VII & Equal Pay

Covered Categories (Employees)
Length: 06:26
This video provides a basic overview of the protected categories under a variety of federal laws.
Section: HR Basics – Employee
Module: EEO: Illegal Discrimination

Legal Reasons for Discrimination (Management)
Length: 05:16
Not all employment decisions with an unfavorable outcome for someone in a protected category are in fact legally discriminatory. This video explores valid reasons for negative employment action and discusses when and how a valid BFOQ can be used.
Section: HR Basics – Management
EEO: Title VII & Equal Pay

Legal Reasons for Discrimination (Employees)
Length: 07:33
This section covers legal discrimination and BFOQ.
Section: HR Basics – Employee
Module: EEO: Illegal Discrimination

Fair Credit Reporting Act – Management
Length: 07:25
The Fair Credit Reporting Act covers background checks and other pre-employment verifications. We discuss what you need besides the applicant’s authorization.
Section: HR Basics – Management
Module: Fair Credit Reporting Act – Management

Fair Credit Reporting Act – Employee
Length: 07:32
The Fair Credit Reporting Act covers background checks and other pre-employment verifications. We discuss employee’s rights and responsibilities.
Section: HR Basics – Employee
Module: Fair Credit Reporting Act – Employee

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Vertical Alliance Group, Inc. is committed to ensuring you have access to new training videos on a monthly basis.  This month we have released 16 training videos for use on the Infinit-I Workforce System. View our content library here.

ENGLISH VIDEO RELEASES

Road Rage
Length: 07:09
Defines the phenomenon called Road Rage and the causes of the event; prepares drivers to expect this phenomenon and prevent it by resetting focus and attitude; provides a test to help drivers become less prone to road rage; encourages drivers to avoid conflict on the road to avoid accidents.
Section: Trucking Industry
Module: Road Rage

Trucking Defense 2.0
Length: 51:17
Learn what to consider when drafting company safety policies, best practices in responding to accidents that happen, and how your safety program can help or hinder you during litigation.
Section: Best Practice Webinars
Module: 2017 Webinars

SPANSIH VIDEO RELEASES

Blocking and Bracing – Bloqueo y Amarre
Length: 06:04
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Emergency Response Guide 1 – Guia Respuesta De Emergencia Parte 1
Length: 11:38
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Emergency Response Guide 2 – Guia Respuesta De Emergencia Parte 2
Length: 11:53
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Emergency Response Guide 3 – Guia Respuesta De Emergencia Parte 3
Length: 18:52
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

General Awareness 1 – Conciencia General Parte 1
Length: 12:09
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

General Awareness 2 – Conciencia General Parte 2
Length: 10:44
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

General Awareness 3 – Conciencia General Parte 3
Length: 19:05
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Hazmat Packing – Paquetes De Materiales Peligrosos
Length: 18:18
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Labeling – Etiquetas
Length: 09:27
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Marking – Marcas
Length: 15:53
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Placarding – Pancartas
Length: 09:27
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Shipping Papers 1 – Documentacion De Envio Parte 1
Length: 09:52
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Shipping Papers 2, Documentacion De Envio Parte 2
Length:13:38
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Hazardous Materials Training

Dry Van Rollovers – Volcadura De Camiones
Length – 5:38
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Dry Van Rollovers – Volcadura De Camiones

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Copyright / Fair Use (Part 1)
Length: 07:39
This video provides a brief overview of copyright law and includes some situations that may arise for school employees as it relates to the copyright law.
Section: Schools
Module: Copyright / Fair Use

Copyright / Fair Use (Part 2)
Length: 06:21
This video helps navigate the extent to which you can rely upon the fair use doctrine to avoid issues or concerns about violations of the copyright law.
Section: Schools
Module: Copyright / Fair Use

Title IX: Sexual Violence in Schools
Length: 55:11
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was created to protect individuals in federally funded educational programs from sex-based discrimination. This webinar training discusses what schools can do to prevent lawsuits and federal investigations under Title IX.
Section: SafePupil Best Practice Webinars
Module: Title IX: Sexual Violence in Schools

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Vertical Alliance Group, Inc. is committed to ensuring you have access to the best training videos in the industry. This month we released four new training videos.

Tail Swing and Sideswipe
Length: 06:40
This video details the occurrences of tail swing and sideswipe incidents. It details how to properly prepare against them and establishes correct driving techniques to use to avoid them.
Section: School Bus
Module: School Bus Tail Swing and Sideswipe

Tail Swing and Sideswipe – The Driver’s Perspective
Length: 05:54
This video provides the bus drivers perspective on safe practices they utilize in order to avoid tail swing and sideswipe accidents.
Section: School Bus
Module: School Bus Tail Swing and Sideswipe

Response Options to Survive a Terrorist or Active Shooter Attack
Length: 01:19:49
Schools are one of the safest places in America, but they are not void of violent incidents. Is your school district prepared to keep everyone safe should a terroristic threat arise in your district? This webinar delves into best practices and scenarios.
Section: SafePupil Best Practice Webinars
Module: Response Options to Survive a Terrorist or Active Shooter Attack

School Bus – Safe Lifting – Cargar Seguramente
Length: 05:52
Proper equipment and techniques are critical when lifting any object to prevent injury.  Back injuries can happen when you forget to warm up before lifting or when you lift improperly.  Safe Lifting reviews the correct way to lift and handle objects, when you should get help, and the need for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: School Bus – Safe Lifting – Cargar Seguramente

Please call your Client Service Representative at 877-792-3866, ext. 400, if you have any questions.

Vertical Alliance Group, is committed to ensuring you have access to the best training videos in the industry. This month we released six new training videos.

Food Safety Investigation
Length: 07:02
This video is meant to identify practices and conditions that could pose a threat to food safety and to show what action to take if these conditions are encountered.
Section: Trucking Industry
Module: Food Safety Investigation

General Awareness Part 3 – Update 2017
Length: 14:52
This video discusses the Hazardous Materials Table in depth. It also details how to recognize hazardous materials and the penalties for hazardous materials violations.
Section: Hazardous Materials Training
Module: General Awareness

Marking – Update 2017
Length: 11:50
This video discusses the various package markings required for hazardous materials transport. Several examples are used to detail different situations.
Section: Hazardous Materials Training
Module: Marking

Avoiding the Employee Misclassification Dilemma 
Length: 01:08:46
All businesses are responsible for classifying the people they hire. Misclassification mistakes can cost your company big time in fines for failing to pay minimum wage and overtime, among other things. This training offers best practices on when to classify a worker as an independent contractor and when to classify a worker as an employee.
Section: Best Practices Webinars
Module: 2017 Webinars

Jackknifing – Plegamiento
Length: 05:43
Defines the scenario known as jackknifing; describes the physics of the event and describes the dangers of the event; describes and defines trailer pull; discusses the causes of both events and describes prevention techniques and emergency response techniques; defines anti-lock braking systems (ABS).
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Jackknifing – Plegamiento

Driver Struck by Forklift – Conductor Golpeado por Monta Cargas Dentro de Trailer
Length: 3:17
Nate is, fortunately, uninjured after being struck by a forklift. Do not engage in physical activity that is not defined as part of your job. Always be careful around forklifts and make sure forklift operators are aware of your presence.
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Driver Struck by Forklift – Conductor Golpeado por Monta cargas dentro de Trailer

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Vertical Alliance Group is committed to ensuring you can access the best training videos in the industry.

New, Easier to Use, Catalog Layout
We are always looking for ways to make your training easier.  Our June Catalog features training grouped by categories.
You can find more details about the new layout and functionality on page 3 of the catalog.

Additionally, we’ve added 3 new titles to the catalog this month, including:

Dry Van Rollover
Length: 05:48
This video discusses the causes and best practices for prevention of a rollover event. It discusses cargo securement, load limit, and correct driving habits that all help prevent rollovers.
Section: Trucking Industry
Module: Dry Van Rollover

Driver Injures Back Pulling Slider Pin (In Spanish) / Lesiones del conductor al jalar el perno de seguridad
Length: 03:03
This video explains the proper practice for slider pin release.
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Driver Injures Back Pulling Slider Pin

Safe Lifting (In Spanish) / Cargar Seguramente
Length: 04:39
Proper equipment and techniques are critical when lifting any object to prevent injury. Back injuries can happen when drivers forget to warm-up before lifting or when they improperly lift. Safe Lifting reviews the correct way to lift and handle objects, when drivers should get help, and the need for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Safe Lifting – Cargar Seguramente

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Vertical Alliance Group is committed to ensuring you have access to the best training videos in the industry. This month we released seven new training videos. View Our Training Library Today.

Driver Struck by Forklift Inside Trailer
Length: 02:22
Nate is, fortunately, uninjured after being struck by a forklift. Do not engage in physical activity that is not defined as part of your job. Always be careful around forklifts and make sure forklift operators are aware of your presence.
Section: Real. Life. Lessons
Module: Unloading/Assisting/Tailgating Freight

Jackknifing
Length: 04:45
Defines the scenario known as jackknifing; describes the physics of the event and describes the dangers of the event; describes and defines trailer pull; discusses the causes of both events and describes prevention techniques and emergency response techniques; defines anti-lock braking systems (ABS).
Section: Trucking
Module: Jackknifing

Bridges and Overpasses/Puentes y Pasos Superiores
Length: 08:29
This is the Spanish version of video currently available in our catalog in English. This video describes the potential hazards and dangers of bridges and overpasses to large commercial vehicles. Proper prevention techniques and reporting procedures are demonstrated in the video. Black ice is also discussed.
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Bridges and Overpasses

Time-Delayed Release – Liberacion con Retardo de Tiempo
Length: 04:10
This is the Spanish version of video currently available in our catalog in English. In this video Jon herniated a lumbar disc during a slip. Jon’s awareness allowed him to recognize his condition before it got worse.
Section: New Spanish Video
Module: Time-Delayed Release

OSHA Walking Working Surfaces Rule
Length: 01:46:07
OSHA’s Walking Working Surfaces Rule set new requirements for walking and working surfaces/fall protection in general industry. This rule sets new specifications for portable and fixed ladders, scaffolds, and personal fall arrest systems. It requires equipment and procedural changes in millions of workplaces across the United States, including ensuring all of your workers are trained on new procedures and equipment.
Section: Best Practices Webinars
Module: 2017 Webinars

Avoiding Liability Regarding Social Media in the Workplace
Length: 01:03:01
The NLRB has taken a very aggressive stance against employers who terminate employees because of what they do or say on social media. But it’s not just firing an employee for what they posted on social media that can get your company in trouble. In addition to the NLRB, there are numerous other laws employers need to be concerned about when reviewing an employee’s or an applicant’s activity on social media activity.
Section: Human Resources Trial – Infinit-I
Module: Webinars

Expert Tips for ELD Implementation
Length: 01:03:11
By December 2017 truck drivers across the country must say goodbye to paper logbooks and start logging records of duty status electronically to show compliance with Hours of Service (“HOS”). This webinar looks at what the rule means for trucking companies and share how two top safety directors successfully rolled out ELDs at their companies.
Section: Best Practices Webinars
Module: 2017 Webinars

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Vertical Alliance Group, is committed to ensuring you have access to the best training videos in the student transportation industry. This month we have released three new videos for you to utilize in your training meetings and in-services. Check out our custom training library for schools.

What’s New this Month?

Safe Lifting
Length: 04:49
Proper equipment and techniques are critical when lifting any object to prevent injury. Back injuries can happen when you forget to warm-up before lifting or when you lift improperly. Safe Lifting reviews the correct way to lift and handle objects, when you should get help, and the need for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Section: School Bus
Module: School Bus Safe Lifting

BloodBorne Pathogens – Autobus Escolar – Patogenos de Origen Sanguineo
Length: 16:13
This is the Spanish version of video currently available in our catalog in English.  This video discusses the three most common bloodborne pathogens (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS), their symptoms, available treatments, precautions against exposure, and OSHA recommended cleanup procedures.
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: BloodBorne Pathogens – Autobus Escolar

Avoiding Liability Regarding Social Media in the Workplace
Length: 01:03:01
The NLRB has taken a very aggressive stance against employers who terminate employees because of what they do or say on social media. But it’s not just firing an employee for what they posted on social media that can get your company in trouble. In addition to the NLRB, there are numerous other laws employers need to be concerned about when reviewing an employees’ or an applicant’s activity on social media activity.
Section: Human SafePUPIL
Module: Webinars

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Vertical Alliance is committed to ensuring you have  access to the best training materials in the school industry.

This month we have added five new training videos for you to use.

Diabetes
Length: 12:22
This video discusses what diabetes is, its treatment, and how to establish proper management and care for diabetic students.
Module: Diabetes

Bullying in the Workplace
Length: 06:28
This video discusses bullying in the workplace, how it negatively affects a company’s culture, and how to stop it if witnessed.
Module: Bullying in the Workplace

Responding to EEOC Claims – Parts 1 to 9
This video series is based off of a webinar presented by attorney Greg McAllister from Littler Mendelson, P.C. In  the  series,  Greg  talks  about  responding   to claims, internal investigations, mediation and position statements, subpoenas, settlements, and conciliation.
Module: Responding to EEOC Claims – Webinar

Bus Stop Selection & Routing Efficiency
Length: 55:49
As school budgets continue to tighten, student transportation departments are required  to  look for more efficient transportation strategies, while keeping safety issues front of mind. As bus routes are consolidated and “no transport” zones are created, districts find themselves creating increased walking distances for students. It is a balancing act between the ideal bus stop conditions and the realities of a community’s weather, road system, and topography.
Module: Bus Stop Selection & Routing Efficiency

Understanding Your Millennial Workforce
Length: 52:12
In this hour long webinar, you will learn: (1.) What the top reasons are for employees leaving their organizations (2.) How much it costs to have unnecessary revolving door positions (3.) Which are the key areas of your business that need focus and improvement (4.) How to better be in tune to your employees’ expectations.
Module: Webinars  

Please contact your Client Services Representative at 877-792-3866, ext. 400, if you have any questions.

Vertical Alliance Group is committed to ensuring you have access to the best training videos in the trucking industry.  This month we released seven new training videos for you to utilize.

Safe Lifting
Length: 05:01
Proper equipment and techniques are critical when lifting any object to prevent injury. One of the most common injuries in the transportation industry is also one of the easiest to prevent. Back injuries can happen when you forget to warm-up before lifting or lift improperly. Safe Lifting reviews the correct way to lift and handle objects, when you should get help and the need for personal protective equipment.
Section: Trucking Industry
Module: Safe Lifting

Driver Injured Back Pulling Slider Pin
Length: 02:11
This video explains the paper practice for slider pin release.
Section: Real Life Lesson
Module: Sliding Tandems

Pop Goes the Shoulder (Ya se lastimo el hombro)
Length: 02:12
Grant endures a painful shoulder injury after trying to force a winch bar in an awkward position. Always utilize equipment in the manner it is supposed to be used, and do not hesitate to purchase or request additional equipment designed to increase your safety.
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Pop Goes the Shoulder 

Railroad Crossings (Cruce de ferrocarril)
Length: 04:15
This video explains proper procedures for crossing railroad crossings and demonstrates the importance of observing railroad crossings. It also emphasizes the dangers of ignoring railroad markings and stopping on railroad tracks.
Section: New Spanish Videos
Module: Railroad Crossings

Asleep at the Wheel
Length: 57:29
In this webinar, Delia E. Treaster, Ph.D, CPE, a Certified Professional Ergonomist with the Division of Safety and Hygiene at the Ohio Bureau of Worker Compensation, talks about shift work, circadian rhythms, sleep deprivation and their effects on the industry and safety.
Section: Best Practices Webinars
Module: 2017 Webinars

Responding to EEOC Claims – Parts 1 to 9
This video series is based off of a webinar presented by attorney Greg McAllister from Littler Mendelson, P.C.  In the series, Greg talks about responding to claims, internal investigations, mediation and position statements, subpoenas, settlements, and conciliation.
Section: Infinit-I Human Resources Trial
Module: Responding to EEOC Claims – Webinar

Understanding Your Millennial Workforce
Length: 52:12
In this hour long webinar, you will learn: (1.) What the top reasons are for employees leaving their organizations (2.) How much it costs to have unnecessary revolving door positions (3.) Which are the key areas of your business that need focus and improvement (4.) How to better be in tune to your employees’ expectations.
Section: Human Resources Trial – Infinit-I
Module: Webinars

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