Management and Supervision Safety

Supervisors have a primary responsibility of managing people in a consistent manner. Setting goals, communicating, following up with feedback and enforcing rules are all responsibilities of supervision. This video highlights points of good supervision and shows that listening and responding are the keys to good supervision.

This video program stresses the five major problems of accidents in the workplace. These are stress, negligence, recklessness, fatigue, and overexertion. Viewers are taught to seek help to deal with personal problems and to seek ways to cooperate and help others avoid accidents. Both staff and supervisors are shown how to look for lack of attention, tenseness, conflict with fellow workers, health problems and to recognize them as potential safety hazards.

This video stresses the fact that accidents don't "just happen". They are the result of unsafe acts and/or unsafe behavior of employees. This program will train the employee on how to reduce accidents and injuries on the job.

As of July 26, 1994, any employer with 15 or more employees must abide by the Americans with Disabilities Act in all employment practices. This video explains the meaning of the terms "reasonable accommodations" and "essential functions". It explores the boundaries of what is considered a disability and provides resource information.

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.

This video explains drug and alcohol dependency and how supervisors should interact with persons suspected of chemical dependency.

This video discusses how to resolve conflicts between employees in the workplace so that outcome is not worse than in the beginning.

Help supervisors conduct difficult conversations with confidence through the Addressing Personal Issues video. Without this type of training, situations can escalate and lead to repercussions such as legal action and litigation. This training gives supervisors examples and information regarding inappropriate dress, family issues affecting work, uncleanliness, and more. By demonstrating effective and ineffective ways of handling tough situations, the video helps teach supervisors to act in an objective, unbiased manner.

Help supervisors conduct difficult conversations with confidence through Conducting Layoffs and Terminations. Without this type of training, situations can escalate and lead to repercussions such as legal action and litigation. Letting an employee go - whether through layoff or termination - is never an easy task. Through this video, supervisors learn to handle this process effectively for the best interests of all involved. By demonstrating effective and ineffective examples of handling tough situations, the training program teaches supervisors to address layoffs and terminations in an objective, unbiased manner.

Help supervisors conduct difficult conversations with confidence through Managing Conflict. Without this type of training, situations can escalate and lead to repercussions such as legal action and litigation. Conflict management is difficult because no two situations are alike. In this training program, learn more about the various types of conflict and how best each can be moderated. Areas of conflict discussed include those between coworkers, between a supervisor and subordinate, and between two supervisors. By demonstrating effective and ineffective examples of handling conflict, the video teaches supervisors to act in an objective, unbiased manner. In addition, the program features advice from industry professionals, including labor law attorneys, social psychologists, and professors of Human Resources.

Help supervisors conduct difficult conversations with confidence through Providing Performance Coaching. Without this type of training, situations can escalate and lead to repercussions such as legal action and litigation. Giving feedback to employees can be tricky. No one likes to discuss negative feedback, and because we don't normally focus on positive feedback, it can be uncomfortable as well. This program addresses giving employees' honest feedback using a performance coaching environment. Supervisors will learn to give direct, tactful and honest feedback to employees, whether it is performance improvements or praise.

A "tell it like it is", hard hitting video to drive the message home to supervisors that they can be held criminally liable for failing to enforce company safety rules and standards.

This video covers basic discipline and counseling procedures for management and stresses the importance for proper documentation.

Explains that the hot stove theory is a time tested method of insuring that all employees are treated equally and equitably, regardless of the rules.

This video explains the importance and need for evaluating employee performance and why it is so necessary in the work environment.

One of the most neglected tools of safety performance is the enforcement of safety rules. This program explains liabilities and legal responsibilities.

What You Need To Know Supervisors 60/60 Training consists of two 60 minute videos: Alcohol Supplement, fulfilling the mandated 60 minutes of alcohol awareness training, and Substance Abuse and Constructive Confrontation, fulfilling the mandated 60 minutes of drug awareness training.

Alcohol Supplement includes an overview of the Alcohol Awareness Training rules, five action scenarios based on various types of testing to increase supervisors awareness and a presentation on the effects of low-level alcohol use on job performance.

Substance Abuse and Constructive Confrontation highlights important training elements required by the DOT for supervisors, provides information necessary for an effective substance abuse program and explains how not enforcing a substance abuse policy can jeopardize company, public and employee safety. This program also features eight scenarios explaining how, when and why to confront employees and how to handle employees who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

This chemical dependency video explains the effects of drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and prescription drugs in relation to work efforts. Detection of chemical use on the job is reviewed and how supervisors can approach the abuser.

Approximately 10% of the work force suffer from alcohol or drug problems. This video reviews the history of alcohol and drug problems in the workplace, why and when an employer should become involved in their employees problem and what measures to take to rectify the situation.

This program is designed for those companies now using or considering the use of drug testing. It explains why testing/screening is necessary, general drug policies and how tests are conducted. Explains the length of time drugs stay in the human body and the types of drugs that can be detected.

Designed to help supervisors improve productivity which directly interacts with safety efforts. It reviews the necessary skills the supervisor needs to assure maximum performance of employees & safety efforts.

This video answers what employee job performance reviews are and their purpose. Gives suggestions how preparation, review of job requirements, goals and expectations make evaluation easier for the supervisor as well as the employee.

Firing an employee is one of the most difficult and unpleasant tasks a manager has to face. Terminated employees may be hurt, angry, or frightened. In addition, terminated employees may feel the firing was unjustified and file a lawsuit against the company or an individual. This video covers documentation, the company handbook, termination regulations, suspension, reference checks and employment practices.

This video gives basic tips and techniques to use time wisely and efficiently in order to be a more effective supervisor.

Safety is good business, both for employers and employees. It holds down costs, keeps businesses more competitive and protects people and jobs.

This video discusses the supervisor's responsibilities when working with employees whose personal problems effect performance.

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.

This program is an overview of the importance of developing and improving communication skills in order to increase efficiency and productivity.

This program addresses employee absenteeism and explains how to apply control measures. It also gives suggestions on how to correct the problem.

This program explains how to control employee tardiness and gives suggestions to correct the problem.

Gives steps when hiring and firing employees. Stresses following company policies, planning interviews, instilling confidence through understanding, listening, counseling, warnings and documentation.

Being a good listener is a most difficult task to learn. It is much more than listening to words and this program explains how to achieve good listening skills.

85% to 98% of all accidents are caused by unsafe acts of employees. This program explains unsafe acts, written counseling and information useful to supervisors and managers in their efforts to eliminate accidents and injuries.

The goal of any time management program is to improve the productivity of your employees. This video offers suggestions for determining where your time goes, delegation of jobs, following time budget plans and correcting the cause of poor time management. It also offers tips for recovering from poor time management.

Designed for hourly employees as well as first line supervisors, this video promotes the reduction of unsafe acts committed on the job by depicting actual accounts from real people who took risks and lost. The program discusses the major factors that cause accidents and why people take risks. The strong correlation between acts and accidents is stressed.

Supervisors need to become more aware of their legal responsibilities. This video program explains the four basic elements used to legally judge the effectiveness of any safety program.

For middle management and supervisors. This program covers how supervisors are the key to any program and how to provide safety leadership. Complete step by step program for developing and implementing an effective safety program. These steps when implemented, have reduced accidents and injuries by 50 to 75%.

Examines theories of human behavior studied by Hawthorne, Herbert, Maslow, and McGregor. Although each supervisor is unique, these basic theories apply to each and can be modified to suit individual needs. This video discusses behavior modification, attitude development and motivation.

Your organization's safety performance and OSHA regulatory compliance can rely heavily on the actions or inactions your managers take. This video gives a thorough explanation of setting up a comprehensive safety program, OSHA inspections, site assessments, record keeping, and worker's compensation.

Today, a manager's responsibilities far exceed the scope of supervising employees. The manager of the 1990's must be well versed in all of the laws and regulations of federal, state and local government. Some key training points are the Department of Labor standards, National Labor Relations Board, Discrimination, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

This video is designed for personnel responsible for safety and insurance related reports. It explains accident investigation, proper completion of records and follow up paperwork. Good program for administrative personnel, supervisors and those persons charged with maintaining safety and training records.

Help managers and supervisors meet the updated recordkeeping requirements of 29 CFR Part 1904. This program provides the information managers and supervisors need to comply with OSHA's revised regulation, and allows an organization to quickly identify and eliminate repetitive hazard situations. "OSHA Recordkeeping for Managers /Supervisors" covers the details of the regulation's requirements and shows actual workplace incidents that demonstrate what their responsibilities are in documenting and reporting recordable accidents. Other areas covered in the program are revisions in the regulation, why recordkeeping is important, which recordkeeping requirements apply to specific work environments, using the new recordkeeping forms and "Recordable Incident" scenarios.

This program covers basic employee performance, praise, reprimands, documentation and how to improve productivity. Also, it shows how to improve efficiency and productivity through employee evaluations.

Video Series helps you train your employees on sensitive issues that may affect productivity, create a hostile work environment, or pose a legal threat to your organization. As part of the Winning Workforce series, Sexual Harassment defines sexual harassment, what constitutes it, and the laws surrounding it. Teaches employees how to avoid sexual harassment and discusses the benefits of doing so.

Good program for administrative personnel, supervisors and those people charged with maintaining safety and training records. Covers accident investigation, proper completion of records and the procedure for hospital/clinic visits and follow up paperwork.

This video program was produced by Union Pacific which illustrates their safety audit system that identifies safety hazards and measures the level of supervisor and employee awareness. The program discusses how the audit system enables management to evaluate the effectiveness of the safety program and identifies areas which require corrective action. Emphasis is placed on how the audit is conducted and the areas it covers: personal protective equipment; actions of people; tools and equipment; and housekeeping.

This video is designed for the safety manager. It discusses ways to evaluate the effectiveness of your safety program and how to make appropriate improvements and corrections.

Effective safety committees may be difficult to achieve based upon the many committee failures experienced in all industries. Safety committees can be very effective if they are properly formed and implemented. This program explains how to make your safety committees effective.

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.

Employers spend millions of dollars a year on safety programs. This video reminds us that both employers and employees share an equal responsibility for making sure those safety programs work.

Supervisors are the key to safety, but do not always understand their role in accident prevention. This program explains responsibilities, legal liabilities, and obligations for safety performance.

Shows that being a good example is a much better training method than the old "do as I say, not as I do."

This is a topic and law that every employee needs to be made aware of and this video does it for you. It defines harassment, shows types of behavior that could be considered harassment and counsels employees what to do when they encounter it.

This video educates employees about the types of sexual harassment including "Hostile Work Environments". Scenarios are presented which depict subtle forms of discrimination and the negative effect they have on employees and company morale. Viewers are trained to recognize Sexual Harassment of and type and steps are outlined for effectively dealing with harassment.

This video is designed to help promote a respectful workplace by educating the viewer of equality, accepting differences and appreciating diversity

Explains the steps supervisors may take when work performance, which may be drug or alcohol related, falls below acceptable standards due to suspected chemical dependency.

This video helps to educate workers and supervisors assist fellow employee overcome substance abuse problems. The opening section uses a dramatic vignette and expert interviews to show how abusers endanger both themselves, and their coworkers. The emphasis of this section is on the co-workers role in intervention.

Part 2 of this series shows supervisors how to help employees with substance abuse problems, including procedures for documentation, intervention and referral.

Demonstrates the need to properly complete the accident investigation and why the information is important.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitits, Trigger Finger, Raynaud's Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Ulnar Entrapment are a few of the things discussed in this informative video.

Humorous, and somewhat unique approach to explain how to develop and implement a forklift training program. Although this program may not be for all organizations it does present many important facts to consider.

The name of the game is "practice what you preach". Leading by example will go farther than any lecture ever could. Recognizing the balance between safety and production, setting goals and motivating with praise are ways of obtaining a safe working environment.

Communication is the foundation of leadership. This video points out the positive and negative communication skills for supervisors and ways to get employees to respond. Listening, being responsive and talking things out make up good communication skills.

Basic responsibilities explained to reinforce supervisor's understanding of what is needed to improve leadership skills and achieve goals of the organization.

Workplace Violence is on the rise. How to prevent violence in the workplace before it stars is an employers responsibility and is discussed in this video.

This program contains the information needed to train new employees in the general hazards to which they may be exposed in the workplace.

This program explains that regardless of who actually trains the employees, it remains the supervisors responsibility to ensure that they are properly trained.

Violence in the workplace is on the rise. Today, more than 1,000 American's are murdered on the job every year. Most assaults are robbert related, but many are against employers or ex-employers. Non-fatal assaults, from fist-fights to shootings, are even more common. This video will train you on applicant screenings, counseling, security programs and crisis management.

This video reviews seven major steps to prevent violence in the workplace and covers how to identify situations that could turn into violent situations. Gives tips for a successful training program on violence in the workplace.

Reviews the 911 emergency phone services, security guards, the use of panic buttons, administrative regulation, protection of employees and employee "safe rooms".

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 and their Benefits.

As a safety supervisor, you are responsible for everything your employees do or fail to do. Trainers of other personnel may be assigned the job of required training, however, the supervisor remains responsible to see that all employees receive the training and are able to understand this confusing information. This video reviews safety counseling, written policies, training, safety inspections and enforcement.

This video encourages training, not only for the employee, but also for the supervisor so he or she can understand the basis of each employees job. Initial employee safety orientation is stressed and training tips are given to offer a smooth running and well documented safety program.

Supervisors need to be aware of dangerous situations. Recognizing warning signs help. Goes into detail about how to evaluate employee behavior and warning signs.

In many cases, safety committees become a burden rather than providing true benefit. This program shows how to make them effective without wasting valuable time or effort.

Used to provoke discussion, this video shows two essentially similar dramatizations of a grievance incidence: one from the employee's point of view, the other from the supervisors' perspective. Each has reason to believe that he is both reasonable and right in his approach to the incident, and his actions are influenced by this perception.

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