Video Library: General

Battery Jump Starting and Charging
Chainsaw Operations
Close Calls Near Misses
Close Calls—the Wakeup Call
Contractor Safety
Custodian's Guide to On-the-Job Safety
Employee Safety Orientation
General Office Safety
Glassware Washing Hazards
Heated Bituminous Hopper
Horseplay Is No Joke
It Only Takes a Second
Ladder Safety
Ladder Safety: A Practical Approach
Ladder Safety Training
Making Safety Meetings Work
One Will Die: The John Martin Story
OSHA Inspection: Overcoming the Fear
Process Safety Management: Solving the Puzzle
Protecting Yourself and Your Customers
Remember Charlie: The Charlie Morecraft Story
The Safety Committee: Problem or Solution
Safety Orientation in the Office
Safety Orientation: Workplace Safety Is Everybody's Business
Stairway and Ladders
Take Time for Safety
What Would You Say?
Working With Machinery
Unsafe Acts—Human Behavior

  • Battery Jump Starting and Charging
    #BT001 (4:30 min. 1999)

    Occupational
    This is a refresher film touching on: battery inspection, safety procedures and appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Chainsaw Operations
    #CH003 (4:20 min. 1999)

    Occupational
    Brief refresher on equipment inspection, appropriate PPE while operating and general procedures.
  • Close Calls Near Misses
    #CL003—DVD (19 min. 2000)

    Occupational
    This video stresses to employees the importance of reporting all close calls and near miss incidents so that proper action can be taken to improve work conditions and prevent injuries. Topics include employee complacency, escalation of unreported incidents, correcting hazards and unsafe conditions, control of emotions and recognizing and avoiding unsafe acts.
  • Close Calls—The Wakeup Call
    #CL001, #CL002 (14 min. 1995) Occupational
    Every close call carries an important message: there is a potential for a serious accident. Take time to solve the problem before an injury occurs.
  • Contractor Safety
    #CO005 (20 min. 1992)

    Occupational
    This video will help train all workers on specific safety regulations and could help your organization avoid catastrophic accidents. Includes:
    • Slips, trips and falls
    • Fire
    • Confined space entry
    • Hotwork
    • Trenching and shoring
    • Lockout/tagout
    • Chemical process safety
    • Handling hazardous materials safety
  • Custodian's Guide to On-the-Job Safety
    #CU001 (20 min. 1991)

    Occupational
    Maintenance personnel are exposed to a variety of workplace dangers ranging from power tool accidents to back injuries. This video will show you how to detect the hidden hazards that can cause serious on-the-job injuries.
  • Employee Safety Orientation
    #EM005 English, #EM006 Spanish (14 min. 2002)

    Occupational
    • Basic description of potential hazards
    • Briefly explains PPE, fire protection, back injury and more
  • General Office Safety
    #GE005 (19 min. 1992)

    Occupational
    Alerts employees to potential dangers in their offices and gives critical advice on how to avert those dangers.
    • Avoiding slips and falls
    • Ergonomics
    • Fire safety
    • Excessive noise
    • Preventing back injuries
    • Hazardous and flammable chemicals
  • Glassware Washing Hazards
    #GL001 (10 min. 1995)

    Occupational
    This video provides guidance for the safe washing and sterilization of laboratory glassware.
  • Heated Bituminous Hopper
    #BH001 (4 min. 1999)

    Occupational
    Refresher for those who have already gone through in-depth training on start-up and shut-down protocol, keying on safe procedures.
  • Horseplay Is No Joke
    #HS001 (12 min. 1990)

    Occupational
    This video combines vignettes with headshots of employees who speak out against horseplay and relate their experiences with it. Unsafe acts can affect everyone on the job.
  • It Only Takes a Second
    #IT005 (3 min. 1996)

    Occupational
    Viewers won't forget the powerful accident reenactments and dramatic consequences illustrated in this video. It Only Takes a Second is a great meeting opener for any safety topic. This program makes you think safety!
  • Ladder Safety
    #LA005 (5 min. 1994)

    Occupational
    • Seriousness of ladder injuries
    • Importance of proper equipment
    • Checking for defects on ladders
    • Safe ladder use
    • Matching the ladder type to the situation
    • "Belt buckle" guideline
  • Ladder Safety: A Practical Approach
    #LA007—DVD (20 min. 2006)

    Occupational
    While ladder manufacturers strive to produce the safest ladders possible, a well-made ladder is not enough. Our safety while climbing or working on a ladder depends on following safe work practices: choose the correct ladder for the job; inspect the ladder before use; set up the ladder properly; and, use the ladder in a safe and proper manner. This new program discusses the basic precautions that will keep employees safe when using ladders. Viewers will also see the consequences of failing to follow these safe work practices.
  • Ladder Safety Training
    #LA001 (22 min. 1992)

    Occupational
    This video discusses proper and helpful hints in using ladders. Also covers types of ladders, load ratings, height and length, and safe ways to secure ladders.
  • Making Safety Meetings Work
    #MA007 (17 min. 1998)

    Occupational
    This lesson explains how to organize and conduct safety meetings that accomplish more than just employee training. It demonstrates how to make training effective and focuses on other necessary agenda items that turn safety meetings into powerful management tools.
  • One Will Die: The John Martin Story
    #ON006—VHS #ON007—DVD (22 min. 2005)

    Occupational
    A true story about attitudes, behaviors and consequences! It contains valuable safety lessons for any organization and drives home the importance of developing a true culture of safety.John Martin was a risk-taker and everyone knew it. When John and others took shortcuts to be more productive, it created tension among coworkers who were perceived as being slow. John Martin was asked to service a large pump that was underneath a 250,000-gallon cooking vessel containing Black Liquor, a hot, caustic liquid used to cook wood chips in the paper industry. An inexperienced operator opened the valve, blasting John with thousands of gallons of the hot, caustic liquid. John was burned over 70% of his body and his eyes were badly damaged. John was not expected to survive his injuries. John Martin did survive and has overcome his burn injuries and over 60 eye surgeries. By examining the various actions, attitudes and behaviors that contributed to his incident, John helps others find ways to improve their own safety. This program will benefit all employees, managers and supervisors.
  • OSHA Inspection: Overcoming the Fear
    #OS001 (24 min. 1994)

    Occupational
    Learn what you can expect when an OSHA inspector visits your facility. This video program discusses how you can best prepare for an inspection.
    • What to look for
    • Your rights as the employer
    • Frequently cited violations
  • Process Safety Management: Solving the Puzzle
    #PR024 (20 min. 1994 )

    Occupational
    The consequences of poor process safety management are shown, along with the important elements of a good program. Covers engineering controls, safe work practices, training; using, storing and handling on-site chemicals, and management practices.
  • Protecting Yourself and Your Customers
    #PT001 (10 min. 1997)

    Occupational
    Description: After watching this video, employees should be able to:
    • Recognize the importance of following safety procedures
    • List the major causes of accidents
    • Identify the costs of accidents
    • Participate actively on a safety committee
  • Remember Charlie: The Charlie Morecraft Story
    #RE010 (56 min.)

    Occupational
    Charlie's journey from death's door following a refinery explosion, to his position as the world's leading presenter on why we all should follow safety procedures precisely.
  • The Safety Committee: Problem or Solution
    #SA019 (31 min. 1993)

    Occupational
    A successful safety committee meeting just doesn't happen. This program presents some guidelines that will help members ensure the success of their committee. Topics that are covered include the benefits of a good safety committee, functions of a safety commit-tee, steps to take to build committee members' confidence and how to conduct a successful safety meeting.
  • Safety Orientation in the Office
    #SA003 (6 min. 1992)

    Occupational
    An overview of safety responsibilities. Topics include the proper equipment for the proper job, shortcuts and safety awareness at work or at home.
  • Safety Orientation: Workplace Safety Is Everybody's Business
    #WO005 (23 min. 1991)

    Occupational
    Specially designed for new employee orientation or as a general safety refresher, this video emphasizes the importance of paying attention to details, things to watch for and responding to an emergency.
    • Slips, trips and falls
    • Back safety
    • Forklifts/pallet jacks/drum handling
    • Fire safety
    • Handling hazardous materials
  • Stairway and Ladders
    #ST001 (18 min. 1991)

    Occupational
    This program highlights the most commonly used ladders in industry: step, extension, trestle and fixed, as well as a variety of stairways. Also covers how to choose the correct ladder, proper set-up, inspection and maintenance, and safe work practices.
  • 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.
  • What Would You Say?
    #WH100 DVD (15 min. 2009)

    Occupational
    Features three potentially hazardous workplace incidents in which workers confront each other about the hazards. In each incident, examples of poor communication are demonstrated. Then examples of effective and positive communication techniques are demonstrated. Techniques that we can all use, on the job and off.
  • Working With Machinery
    #WO003 (17 min. 1993)

    Occupational
    This video teaches safety from two perspectives: personal protection of the worker and safeguarding the machine. Also shows what safety equipment to use, and how and when to use it. Possible results of failure to take proper safety precautions are demonstrated, showing that even the simplest job can be hazardous.
  • Unsafe Acts—Human Behavior
    #UN003 English, #UN004 Spanish (11 min. 2001)

    Occupational
    • Basic safety education
    • Explains how employees contribute to accidents
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