Defensive Driving - Hazardous Weather: How Friction Works

Friction is a fundamental force that affects motion and plays a vital role in everyday life, mechanical systems, and workplace safety. This course introduces the four main types of friction—static, sliding, rolling, and fluid—and explores how each influences movement between surfaces. It emphasizes the factors that affect frictional force, such as surface texture, contact area, and applied pressure, and highlights practical applications in industrial, transportation, and environmental settings. By examining real-world scenarios, the course equips participants to recognize how friction impacts efficiency, control, and safety. 

Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.