Video Library: New Titles

Asbestos Awareness
Chemical Hazards in the Workplace
Conflict Communication Skills
Crane Signal Person Basic Training
Emergency Action Plans
Fire Safety for Office Workers
Hand Injuries Lessons Learned
Housekeeping & Teamwork Industry
Jobsite Safety Inspections: Controlling the Field
Lifting & Stretching Back Owners Guide
Machine Guarding: Protecting You from Hazards
RCRA Training for Hazardous Waste Generators
Safety of People & Equipment in the Warehouse
Safety's Top 10 Causes of Workplace Injuries
Take Time for Safety

  • Asbestos Awareness
    #AS000 DVD (14 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    Comply with 29 CFR 1910.1001. Many construction workers & maintenance people come in contact with asbestos: Hazards of asbestos, OSHA's Asbestos, standard, composition and nature of asbestos, types of materials that may contain asbestos, and where they are encountered, how to protect yourself when disturbing a material that may contain asbestos, air monitoring and decontamination.
  • Chemical Hazards in the Workplace
    #CH000 DVD (15 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    The focus of this program is understanding chemical hazards in the workplace. Employees must know which chemicals they work with are hazardous and what safety precautions must be taken to protect themselves from chemical hazards. This video provides detailed instruction on the hazard communication written plan, chemical container labels and Material Safety Data Sheets. Other topics include routes of entry, chronic and acute chemical exposures, the importance of personal protection and handling and storage procedures.
  • Conflict Communication Skills
    #CO021 DVD (14 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    At some point in your work history, you will encounter some form of hostility. Whether it's an upset co-worker or a dissatisfied customer, your response can make the difference between a stressful or a pleasant work environment.
    • The nature of hostility and how it affects those in the workplace.
    • Basic conflict communication skills and how they can be used to defuse hostility.
    • How to deal with people who do not respond rationally
  • Crane Signal Person Basic Training
    #CR000 DVD (21 min. 2009)

    Occupational
    This program presents: A general overview of crane operations and limitations, clear demonstrations of the 20 standard crane hand signals, an explanation of correct voice signal communication, guidelines for using non-standard and new signals, basic safety practices for a crane signal person.
  • Emergency Action Plans
    #EM007 DVD (19 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    This Hi-Impact video will help your employees understand the importance of your company's emergency action plans. The five incidents featured in the program show viewers that they must be able to make immediate decisions based on their knowledge of these plans when an emergency occurs. Topics include responding to fires, use of fire extinguishers, the company Hazard Communication plan, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous weather conditions, preventing workplace violence and evacuation procedures.
  • Fire Safety for Office Workers
    #FI021 DVD (15 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    This program discusses how to eliminate the factors that contribute to the ignition of fires and how to respond if a fire were to break out. Topics include good housekeeping, controlling electrical fire hazards, emergency action plans, evacuation procedures, classes of fire and their extinguishing agents, the importance of using the appropriate fire extinguisher, using the PASS system to extinguish a fire and treating fire-related injuries.
  • Hand Injuries Lessons Learned
    #HA011 DVD (20 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    This program features reenactments of workplace hand injury scenarios to teach valuable safety lessons about protecting our hands in every situation where hazards exist. Viewers will see the traumatic consequences of becoming distracted, using improper gloves, wearing jewelry around moving machinery, failing to pay attention to our work and attempting job tasks we aren't qualified to perform.
  • Housekeeping & Teamwork Industry
    #HO004 VHS HO009 DVD (18 min. 1999)

    Occupational
    This fast-moving video makes the point that good housekeeping is not just a job responsibility-it's a reflection of the pride we take in our work!
    • Fire prevention
    • Personal hygiene
    • Storage of tools and work materials
    • Handling leaks & spills
    • Employee attitudes toward housekeeping
  • Jobsite Safety Inspections: Controlling the Field
    #JO000 DVD (18 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    This video gives guidance to construction contractors and supervisors on how to effectively conduct jobsite safety inspections.
  • Lifting & Stretching Back Owners Guide
    #BA100 DVD (16 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    In this program occupational therapist Michael Melnik introduces the viewer to 3 simple and memorable principles, "Keep it Close and Keep the Curves", "Build a Bridge" and "Feet First". Utilizing these three principles anyone can take a demanding lift and make it "better", "safer" and "less demanding" on the back.
  • Machine Guarding: Protecting You from Hazards
    #MA015 DVD (15 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    This video discusses common types of machine hazards, how they can be controlled and what actions must be taken to stay safe around moving equipment and machinery. Featured is testimony from workers who have been injured after removing or bypassing guards, or taking other risks around moving machinery. Other topics include potential machine hazard areas, controlling machine hazards, fixed guarding, adjustable guarding, electrical interlocks, photoelectric devices, pressure-sensitive trips and restraint devices.
  • RCRA Training for Hazardous Waste Generators
    #RC000 DVD (21 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    Overview of the responsibilities of hazardous waste generators and their employees as required by the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA). RCRA is a federal law enacted in 1976 to address the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste and your company helps protect the environment by following its rules and guidelines. Topics include characteristic hazardous wastes, small and large quantity generators, satellite accumulation areas, safe handling of storage containers, container storage area requirements, the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest and waste minimization procedures.
  • Safety of People & Equipment in the Warehouse
    #WA001 DVD (10 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    This safety video highlights the relationship of forklift operators and other workers for their equal responsibility in providing a safe environment. Stresses the responsibility of safety for every employee, not just equipment operators.
  • Safety's Top 10 Causes of Workplace Injuries
    #TP001 DVD (21 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    Topics include the prevention of the following causes of workplace injuries: workplace violence, repetitive motion injuries, body parts being caught in or crushed by equipment, motor vehicle collisions, the body being struck by objects, the body striking against objects, falls to lower levels, same-level slips and falls, overexertion and unsafe acts.
  • Take Time for Safety
    #TK000 DVD (16 min. purchased 2011)

    Occupational
    In this program, workers learn the very real hazards associated with rushing and being in a hurry. Through various examples, viewers will learn to recognize the symptoms of becoming rushed, why "hurried working" is so dangerous and what steps they can take to stay safe. The program also makes the point that being in a hurry is not the real cause of incidents and injuries, but rather a symptom of poor planning, poor choices and poor timemanagement — all of which can be prevented by proper preparation and organization.
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