Tool Shed: Resource Management

Resource Management

Resource management is the efficient and effective development of an organization's resources when they are needed. Such resources may include the financial resources, inventory, human skills, production resources, or information technology (IT) and natural resources. This area contains resources applicable to the essential components of a comprehensive project management plan to execute and monitor a project successfully.

How to Clean Excavator Tracks

Heavy Metal Learning

This video will cover cleaning and clearing out excavator tracks.

How to Operate a Tracked Dump Truck

Heavy Metal Learning

This video will cover the basics of operating an Tracked Dump Truck.

Pennsylvania Waste Statutes and Regulations

PA Department of Environmental Protection

Compiled (but not exhaustive) resources from the state of Pennsylvania

List of National Fire Protection Association Codes & Standards

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA publishes more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

A Green Guide for Waste Management and Recycling During Special Events

US National Parks Service

NPS and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed this guide to help private event organizers and park managers successfully plan waste reduction and recycling programs for special events held at national parks.

Trash Management and Recycling Handbook

Central Park Conservancy

The Central Park Conservancy Institute for Urban Parks — Trash Management and Recycling Handbook is a tool forurban park managers who are developing trash management strategies.

Tackling Litter and Flytipping in Recreational Spaces

Zero Waste Scotland

A practical guide to changing behavior

Proper Baseball Field Maintenance

Hobgood Baseball Field Managers

Video intended for training volunteer baseball coaches how to maintain an infield after each use.

Checklist for Maintaining a Commercial Property

National Inspection Services

Essential elements of commercial buildings and the key items to inspect when evaluating the physical condition of any substantial structure.

Sample Work Order Templates

Smartsheet

Included on this page, you'll find a variety of helpful work order templates that are free to download, like a maintenance work order template, a service work order template, a printable work order request form, and many more.

Daily Maintenance on a Steam Boiler

Wareboilers

Daily maintenance is essential to the health of your boiler and the safety of your workers. Daily maintenance can prevent the build up of soot and scale, which is detrimental to your boiler's efficiency.

Calculate Water Flow For A Sprinkler System

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply

This video demonstrates how measure the the flow of water in gallons per minute using the bucket test.

Calculating Bulk Landscape Material Needs - Cubic Yards

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply

This video demonstrates how to accurately calculate volume needs for bulk landscape materials like soil, sand, mulch and gravel.

Standard Trail Plans and Specifications

US Forest Service

The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail management efforts and the agency’s Trails Data Dictionary for constructed features and tasks.

Planning for Restoration After Invasive Pests

US Forest Service

Examples of state and private forestry efforts after Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation