General Safety Training

The Americans With Disabilities Act is tearing down barriers for Americans with differing abilities. This video shows how the ADA affects you, your company and the 43 million Americans with some type of disability.

A secondary line of defense in the workplace is emergency showers and eye-wash units. This video teaches workers how and when to use shower and eyewash units.

Great video for adults on the benefits of commuter and leisure bicycling. Members of the U.S. Cycling Team stress the importance of safety gear and defensive cycling using proper hand signals.

The threat of Anthrax existed before the unforgettable terrorist attacks of 9- 11-01 but now more than ever the threat is real. This video gives a detailed summary of what Anthrax is, how someone can become infected and how the infection affects the body. If you or someone at your company receives a suspicious letter or package, knowing what steps to take can minimize the risk.

Bicycles are an important method of transportation in plants and factories. This video covers practical ways to identify the presence of bicycles in the workplace, gives a review of simple bicycle safety including obstructions and personal protective equipment.

In this video, chemicals that can harm you in a bio-terrorist attack are discussed. Explains exactly what chemicals can be used and what the can do.

Every year, more than 1,000 Americans die in boating accidents. This video describes common boating hazards and discusses steps to take for avoiding accidents.

Contains preventative measures, what to look for, search procedures, assessing the threat, the telephone call, when to evacuate and the correct evacuation procedures.

By examining a study of telephone assembly line workers, this program shows how important ergonomics and its sub-field, biomechanics, are to a successful operation. As we move down the assembly line from station to station, various biomechanical problems are highlighted. Health professionals ranging from medical students to industrial safety officers will find this material enlightening and useful.

Designed for the Railroad Industry, this video explains that cold and stormy weather can be extremely hazardous for people who work outside around heavy equipment in a rail yard. The importance of wearing warm, protective clothing, watching out for icy walk/ways or slippery steps and getting on or off equipment are highlighted in this videotape program.

Because electricity isn't associated with compressed air use, most people don't recognize the danger it poses. Just like electricity, compressed air can be deadly if not treated with respect and used properly.

Knowing how to handle and read the labels on compressed gas cylinders protects your safety. It is imperative to know proper storage and transportation techniques and this video shows you how.

This video discusses how to deal with the conditions leading to slips, trips and falls. Show to maintain the work environment to avoid tripping hazards, how to follow proper lifting procedures and following procedures when working with chemicals and biological hazards. Show how to inspect ladders before using.

An actual telephone call during the great Alaskan earthquake is used to dramatize the long duration, incredible force and extensive damage caused by a major earthquake. Provides information on what can be done to reduce employee exposure before, during and after an earthquake.

This program provides detailed step-by-step emergency preparedness advice. You'll learn how to prepare for a natural disaster, what to do during an earthquake and how to deal with the crisis period afterwards.

What a way to die! What if your building has emergency exits, but you can't escape disaster because you can't exit safely? In this video, three key points are covered - obstructions, exit doors, and how to exit safely.

Emergencies occur every day, jeopardizing lives and property. If one of those emergencies happened in your workplace, would your employees respond appropriately? While there is no guarantee for a perfect response to every emergency situation, workers will be better prepared if they have a clear understanding of their responsibilities during an emergency. This program provides viewers with an understanding of the different types of emergencies and how to be prepared to deal with them. Types of emergencies covered include severe weather, earthquakes, fire, chemical spills and medical emergencies.

This program explains how workers should prepare for emergencies such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes and others. Provides training to reduce property damage and prevent injuries during such emergencies.

Explains the essentials of evacuations, precautions to take and what to do in case of an emergency. Although designed for large buildings, it can be adapted to any size facility.

Designed to train new employees in the general hazards to which they are exposed in most industries. Clothing, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, reporting accidents and employee responsibility in preventing injuries are reviewed.

Required by OSHA for training all employees who are exposed to "general hazards." Includes basic requirements. Electrical, mechanical, back injury prevention, fire prevention, fire protection, personal protective equipment and more.

Industrial accidents happen when you least expect them. If you and your organization are prepared for accidents - if you've planned, trained, and practiced - you can save lives, minimize costs and resume normal operations quickly.

The National Rifle Association's Safety & Education Division offers this important educational tool as part of its continuing commitment to promote safe and responsible firearm ownership. For all ages, and for gun owner and non-gun owner alike, it tests the viewer about facts of basic types of firearms & ammunition and principles of safety.

This video discusses the dangers of natural gas, carbon monoxide and radon. It offers tips for avoiding exposure.

OSHA requires that all employees be trained in the "GENERAL HAZARDS" to which they are exposed. This video program covers the basic requirements, electrical safety, mechanical safety, back injury prevention, fire protection, personal protective equipment and more.

Every person in a building needs to know their role in an evacuation in case of emergency. Personnel true life stories are used. This videos offers valuable tips on how to "Get Out Alive".

Illustrates how a strictly maintained and controlled housekeeping policy is an essential part of any safety plan and achieves a reduction in slips, trip, falls and other potential hazards.

Identifies the signs and symptoms of heat stress in addition to techniques for prevention of this potentially deadly issue.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, forbids sharing, transmitting or divulging of information designated as Protected Health Information or PHI of individuals. It's designed to offer workers specific protections. Businesses are charged with the responsibility of complying with the provisions set forth in HIPAA and this program was designed to help you reach this goal. This program will help you understand what the HIPAA rulings mean, what your company must do and the steps that must be taken to bring your organization into compliance.

This program trains supervisors, managers and employees in preventative techniques, workplace security and other tips to help prevent workplace violence. A death in the workplace through the violent behavior of another employee can be prevented through training and understanding the need for good employee relations.

Proper housekeeping is one of the first steps in maintaining efficient and safe working conditions. It's necessary to keep our workspace clean and organized!

This video defines sexual harassment, examines the consequences when it is identified and helps employers train and sensitize their employees to the problem in order to prevent it.

This program explains unsafe acts, written counseling and information useful to supervisors and managers in their efforts to eliminate accidents and injuries.

The vast majority of injuries are caused by unsafe acts of employees. This program explains unsafe acts and verbal/written counseling. Provides general information to employees and supervisors on how to control unsafe acts.

For the solid waste management industry, this program explains unsafe acts of employees and verbal/written counseling. Provides general information to employees and supervisors on how to control unsafe acts.

This program is designed for nursing homes in California . Although this program demonstrates accident prevention measures such as slips and falls, safe lifting techniques, cuts and scrapes and proper sanitation measures, its primary theme is workers compensation insurance. Produced by Pacific Compensation Insurance Company, the workers compensation laws and regulations are based on California standards.

This program discusses the major factors that cause accidents and why people take safety risks. Actual interviews with the people who took safety for granted and lost are highlighted for emphasis.

This video discusses the JSA process. It teaches the viewer how to determine which jobs to select for JSA, to separate jobs into basic steps for JSA, to identify the hazards associated with each job step, and to use methods to control each hazard.

This video brings home the fact that the ultimate responsibility for safety centers in each individual. Daily choices about safety matters affect every day of our lives. A must see for general safety consciousness.

Explains where lead is found and how you can keep from being exposed. This video uses a game show format to bring home the message.

Employees rarely understand the dangers of lead exposure. This program will give them important facts regarding lead exposure. This program will give them important facts regarding lead exposure and the potential ailments that can result from this occupational hazard.

Lightning is one of natures deadliest mysteries. You never know when or where it will strike. Being aware of what to do and not do when a lightning storm hits can save your life.

Designed to raise awareness of safety hazards in an office environment. This program focuses on the most common hazards found in an office. DVD discusses basic ergonomics, ladders, office equipment, slips and falls, safe lifting, fire prevention and more.

One breath, that's all it takes to die from hydrogen sulfide poisoning. Working at job sites where the highly toxic gas is found, demands extra safety efforts on the part of all workers, as this video illustrates.

Required by OSHA, this training program is for all employees in the food service industry, covering the "general hazards". Includes basic accident prevention, fire protection, electrical safety, mechanical safety, back injury prevention, personal protective equipment and more.

This program helps employees recognize and identify poisonous plants. Good video for public agency workers, landscapers and utility personnel.

An explanation of compressed air is given including examples of where it is primarily used. Storage and transporting techniques are also covered.

This video takes a close-up look at OSHA's inspection process and answers the most frequently asked questions about OSHA inspections. A typical job site inspection is conducted with follow-up procedures and possible fine charges are suggested.

Three real-life testimonials of people injured on the job drive home the point that ignoring safety policies can have drastic consequences that last a lifetime. Additional graphic pictures of industrial injuries accompanied by descriptions of what caused them and are guaranteed to make a lasting impression on anyone who views this tape.

On January 1, 1990, a new law took effect emphasizing accident and injury prevention through effective safety programs and the strict enforcement of safety standards by Cal/OSHA. This video gives an overview of the requirements of the "S.B. 198" law and stresses training and enforcement.

Another shocking program of graphic pictures of actual industrial injuries with an emphasis on hand, wrist & eye injuries. This program, comes with a description of what unsafe act or behavior caused the injury. Viewers are urged to avoid the same factor by making the right choices about safety.

Carbon monoxide is common in most manufacturing companies. This video teaches employees the symptoms and precautions necessary when exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning.

This video includes electrical and mechanical safety, substance abuse, machine guarding, housekeeping, etc.

Safety begins with the right attitude. Keeping safety in mind while on the job and keeping personal matters at home are discussed.

Chunking is a process which involves everyone pulling together to identify hazardous situations and insuring proper corrective measures are taken. This program, produced by the Union Pacific Railroad, shows how this process has improved the overall working conditions of employees in the UPFE Shop, The Wheel Shop, and the Steel Car Shop. The program includes an explanation of how chunking works as well as interviews with employees who have worked with the process.

To help employees be prepared to use safety showers and eye washes in case of accidents or emergencies, this education and training program is designed to present basic information on this type of equipment, how it works and when it should be used.

Would you know what to do if a severe weather event occurred in your area? Severe weather can happen anywhere at any time. You must be prepared, because you often have to respond with little or no notice. This program offers some facts; tips and warnings that can help you survive serious weather emergencies. Topics include severe weather watches and warnings, hazards posed by thunderstorms, flooding and moving water, being prepared for tornadoes, emergency response plans and precautions to take once a storm has passed.

Using ladders and stairways properly can reduce the chance of accidents and injuries. This video covers the following areas on situations where ladders or stairways are needed, the proper way to set up and use ladders. The recognition of hazards related to ladders and stairways, ways to minimize hazards and inspection methods. Also covers fixed and portable ladders and the correct design for stairways.

Do you really understand what stress is? Before you can avoid or relieve stress, you must understand what it is and how it affects you. This program discusses how to relieve stress through relaxation and exercise.

Knowledge and preparation can dramatically increase your ability to protect both your property and your life during an earthquake. Visits to major earthquake sites from California to Alaska show how the key to survival is knowing what to do before, during and after a major quake.

Winter Storms isolate those in homes and can kill the unprepared. This video gives six true life stories about people caught in sever weather with no help available. Good tips on how to "Survive the Cold"

Ongoing training, preparation and maintenance will help prevent accidents around the pool. What to do in case of emergency, good maintenance practices and lifeguard awareness are this informative videos' topics.

"The Convincer" illustrates, in very graphic detail, what can happen to eyes, hands, arms and legs when proper safety precautions are not followed and proper safety gear is not used. Graphic photos are used.

A Job Hazard Analysis asks that workers and employers Define, Analyze and Prevent potential safety hazards before they occur. This video explains how to use the concept in everyday situations as part of safety awareness.

Explains the most commonly cited violations, what the violations are and how to avoid citations for these types of violations. Excellent program for managers, supervisors and employees to guide them in better OSHA compliance.

Tells the story of one of the country's biggest tornadoes, which struck Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1979. this powerful production reports the impressions of survivors, shows the city's annual disaster drill and features remarkable tornado pictures. Presents "do's and don'ts" of surviving a tornado.

Just as in sports, a warm-up period is a good idea in the work place. This video demonstrates both the need and various techniques for limbering up and staying limber while on the job.

The National Safety Council reports that falls account for 13% of all accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicles. Statistics have shown the most fatal falls occur on the first step down from a high place. Procedures are shown for taking that first step down.

The tools for snow removal are almost as varied as the conditions faced by snow fighters. Older video that goes into the different types if snow plows and their uses. Discusses how snow fighters keep our streets & highways safe for everyday citizens.

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a potential killer that strikes without warning. This video covers the basic telltale signs to recognize carbon monoxide build-up within your body and basic treatment for exposure.

Toxic chemicals can rob the air of oxygen which can be fatal to the workers who don't take proper precautions. Through clever animation, this Hanna-Barbera production dramatizes the dangers of working in oxygen deficient areas.

Excellent for those employees working in a warehouse environment. Safe lifting, box cutter safety, material handling, personal protective equipment and general accident prevention techniques in the warehouse.

This video reviews what trucks should be used for specific jobs in the warehouse and safety tips for sizing up loads. Also covers personal protective equipment, common safety tips when working in a warehouse and welding in safe work areas.

The ISO is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies from some 100 countries, one from each country. This interesting video reviews the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards are their benefits.

Winter can be a lot of fun, but it can be dangerous or even deadly if people don't protect themselves from the cold. This program is designed to educate all age groups about the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia, including prevention, symptoms and first aid treatment.

The winter of 1978 was one of the most disastrous on record. This well-crafted documentary recalls the great New England and Midwest blizzards, the floods and mudslides occurring in California, and the unexpected snowfalls and floods that paralyzed much of the South. These glimpses into the past may give planners and citizens new insight into emergency preparation for the future.

This video contains information vital to the safety of your workforce. This video is Ideal for induction purposes and for use as a general safety refresher. Vital information is presented in and easy to understand manner and real life accident scenarios are recreated to highlight specific safety hazards.

This video discusses typical charges for premiums, insurance ratings, uninsured costs, fraud and what it means to the employer.

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