Video Library: Tool Safety

Chain Saw Safety, 1985
Chain Saw Safety, 1995
Chain Saw Safety-Idea, 1991
Hand and Power Tool Safety (13 min. 2001)
Hand and Power Tool Safety (13 min. 1996)
Hand & Power Tool Safety for Auto Mechanics
Hand Tool and Portable Power Tools
Large Power Hand Tool Safety
Oxyacetylene Torch
Rules for Tool Safety

• Chain Saw Safety
  #CH002 (105 min. 1985)
  Occupational, Off-the-Job
  This two-part video, presented in a classroom setting, covers (1) safe saw operation and safety equipment and (2) chainsaw and felling techniques. Health aspects such as vibration and safety features to look for when purchasing a chain saw are also discussed.
• Chain Saw Safety
  #CH018 (13 min. 1995)
  Occupational, Off-the-Job
  Chain saws can be extremely dangerous if safety is forgotten even for a moment. Increase awareness and reduce unsafe acts. Includes:
  • Injuries resulting from improper use
  • Tips for starting and refueling
  • Proper clothing
  • Safe undercuts
  • Felling and bucking
• Chain Saw Safety-Idea
  #CH001 (15 min. 1991)
  Occupational, Off-the-Job
  This video shows how to safeguard against disabling injuries, combining interviews with industry professionals with how-to demonstrations.
• Hand and Power Tool Safety
  #HA027 English, #HA028 Spanish (13 min. 2001)
  Occupational
  • How to properly inspect tools
  • Safety behavior and potential hazards with hand and power tools
• Hand and Powertool Safety
  #HA014 (NEW-13 min. 1996)
  Occupational
  A good safety attitude is the key to injury-free use of hand and power tools. Encourage your employees to practice proper techniques. Covers:
  • Inspecting tools before beginning work
  • Proper use of wrenches
  • Safety hazards of power drills and hand saws
  • Preventing shock from electric tools
• Hand & Power Tool Safety for Auto Mechanics
  #HA110 (18 min. 1994)
  Occupational
  Encourage personal responsibility for safety and professional tool use. Includes PPE.
  • Electrical safety: double insulation, grounding, damaged cords, water safety
  • Drills, bench grinders, cheater bar prohibition
  • Torquing: calibration, torquing lug nuts
• Hand Tool and Portable Power Tools
  #HA006 (15 min. 1991)
  Occupational
  This module teaches you to work with coworkers to control or eliminate hazards associated with hand tools and portable power tools. You will learn safe procedures and the causes of the most frequent accidents (incidents). Objectives when you complete this module:
  • Describe safe work practices for hand and portable power
  • List hazards and safety procedures for various hand tools and
  • Describe supervisory considerations in managing tools Occupational
• Large Power Hand Tool Safety
  #LA003 (10 min. 1995)
  Occupational, Off-the-Job
  The objective of this program is to teach the viewer about safely operating the four most often used large power hand tools: impact wrench, large power drill, portable band saw and the roto hammer.
• Oxyacetylene Torch
  #OX001 (4 min. 1999)
  Occupational
  Oxyacetylene torch cutting procedures, inspections and PPE.
• Rules for Tool Safety
  #RU001 (12 min. 1991)
  Occupational
  This video is designed to remind employees of the risks involved in using various types of tools on the job. Because employees use tools repeatedly in their routine, there is a danger of them forgetting to use proper safety procedures. Covers: Choosing the right tool, inspection, correct usage, PPE, work area, carrying & storage of tools.