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Outka-Perkins, Lisa . 2008. Personal Safety in Remote Work Locations: Modules 1-4 DVD. 0867 2D07. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program.

The Missoula Technology and Development Center developed a personal safety training program to help Forest Service employees avoid or handle violence and threats of violence. The four video modules have been repackaged on a DVD. The DVD features:

  • "General Awareness," a 23-minute video that provides general awareness of potentially dangerous situations, and precautions employees can take to stay safe
  • "Supervisor Responsibilities," a 20-minute video that highlights actions supervisors can take to increase the personal safety of employees working in remote locations
  • "Avoiding Trouble," a 40-minute, two-part video that shows specific tactics employees can use to avoid trouble while working with the public
  • "Building Trust in Small Towns," a 30-minute video that explains how Forest Service employees can protect their personal safety when living and working in small towns

Keywords: harassment, public, remote work locations, safety at work, small towns, threats, training, trust, videos, videotapes, violence, work places, workplaces