TOOL AND MACHINERY SAFETY

The dangers of chains are often ignored until someone gets hurt. This video describes proper chain safety and maintenance, and cites helpful hints for avoiding accidents.

This video program discusses the proper use, care, and inspection of cranes on the job site and ways to identify unsafe cables. This older "slides on tape" production by the Associated General Contractors, in cooperation with OSHA, is informative although it should be viewed by a supervisor prior to being shown to a large audience.

Excellent program for anyone using overhead cranes/jib hoists. Discusses slings, lifting angles, safety procedures, inspection procedures and more.

This video reviews standard safety rules when using grinding and abrasive wheels. Personal protective equipment, causes of personal injury, proper mounting procedures, maintenance and inspection are also discussed. Excellent training video for new and experienced operators.

Developing good work habits and wearing protective gear are essential to grinding safety. This program demonstrates how to check for grinding wheel wear, how to adjust equipment to the correct settings and how to safely use hand and stationary grinders. Emphasis is placed on wearing safety glasses and the use of snug fitting clothing while working with grinders.

For anyone using hand or power tools, including general industry, construction and service related industries. Hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, impact tools, drills, saws, electrically driven tools and more.

Hand and power tools are used every day in many types of business. They make our work easier and allow us to be more efficient. However, we often fail to see the hazards these tools present. This video shows how accidents can be significantly reduced by applying good general safety rules, and reviews what hazards are associated with the specific types of tools we use. The program shows you how to match the tool to the job, he importance of "state of mind", good safety practices, personal protective equipment and how to care for and maintenance of tools.

Excellent program for anyone using hand/power tools, including general industry, construction and service related industries. Reviews hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, impact tools, drills, saws, and electrically driven tools.

Explains the principles of hand/ power tool safety and power transmissions on the construction site. It also covers various types of hand and power tools as well as necessary signs when using different pieces of equipment. This older "slides on tape" production by the Assoc. Gen. Contractors, in cooperation with OSHA, is informative although it should be viewed by a supervisor prior to being shown to a large audience.

This video alerts viewers to the potential hazards of simple hand tools and illustrates how common sense is the best tool of all. Screwdriver, hammer, wrench and ratchet safety are demonstrated.

Knives disable more people than any other hand tool. This video tells you how to sharpen your skills, safely - when using knives and box cutters.

Ladders are a tool used daily and without much forethought relating to an accident. In fact, ladders are the root cause of far too many injuries from falls. This video program illustrates how to select the proper ladder for the job, inspection and safe use.

Ladders are necessary tools in most workplaces and are dangerous when taken for granted. This video explains the dangers of inappropriate ladder usage and demonstrates the safe use of various types of ladders and portable steps.

This video deals with the safe use of stepladders straight ladders and platform ladders. Explains 4:1 rule when placing straight ladders, the belt buckle rule, 36" requirement for straight ladders above landings and more.

Using a parody on the TV show "Dragnet" this video explains the common causes of ladder accidents. Various types of ladders are reviewed.

Production machinery can be dangerous if not properly locked out during maintenance. Lockout procedures for electricity, steam, pneumatics, hydraulics and gravity are reviewed to emphasize the importance of ensuring zero energy.

This video discusses the aim of a successful lockout: to isolate all forms of energy, ensure no accidental release of potentially hazardous energy and to control entry to a restricted area.

This video explains procedures and reasons for using lock out/tag out. Who should be authorized to do it and undo it are discussed as well as when and why it is needed.

This program emphasizes the importance of employee responsibilities concerning this potentially deadly hazard. It reviews step by step procedures for electrical, thermal, hydraulic and pneumatic powered equipment. Meets all new OSHA training requirements.

This video stresses the need for proper lighting and good housekeeping as well as keeping your concentration while using machinery. Using personal protective equipment being aware of hazards and using safety guards in imperative!

This is a program for employees as well as supervisors. Discusses fixed and adjustable enclosures and other devices such as interlocks, photo cells and more. Program emphasizes that machine guarding is not fool proof and requires employee responsibility when working with machinery and moving parts.

This is a good program for employees as well as supervisors. The program emphasizes that machine guarding is not fool proof and requires employees to be responsible as well.

Many important factors must be taken into consideration when working in the machine shop. This video covers hazard recognition, following safe work practices, personal safety including clothing and jewelry and personal protective equipment.

Because new employees have a much higher accident rate, proper safety training in this high attrition area is critical. This program discusses general hazards on the job, including hand and power tools, electricity, machine operations, lifting, fire, asbestos, personal protective equipment, and more.

This program discusses how to use hydraulic and pneumatic tools safely and ways to eliminate accidents from occurring. It also explains the tools strengths and weaknesses and hazards associated with each tool. Also covers how maintain tools in proper operational condition.

Using a parody on "Tool Time", this video discusses proper methods of handling hand tools, personal protective equipment, shock tools, ergonomic considerations and good housekeeping.

Using a game show format, this video explains how to inspect the power tool you are using, and correct personal protective equipment to choose.

Powered hand tools are an essential part of our everyday working lives. They serve a multitude of purposes, but they also pose a serious threat to safety. This program show you how to use common electrical and pneumatic powered hand tools safely and efficiently and graphically demonstrates why you need to exercise care at all times.

This program discusses training guidelines when working with power tools. Read the owners manual, make sure safety guards are in place, be alert for electrical safety, keep your work area clean, wear personal protective equipment and maintain tools.

Air power can be very helpful when deployed, but it also deserves respect. Be aware of the safety factors involved with the hoses, compressor and pressure that are a part of working with air driven tools. Each tool that is driven by air has special safety considerations, be aware of them and wear the necessary personal protective equipment specified for each of them.

Explanation of how air compressors operate. Discusses personal protective equipment, safety precautions, lubrication of pneumatic tools, air filters, hoses, connections and maintenance procedures.

Covers the safe operation and rescue procedures for mills normally used in the manufacturing and production of rubber and plastics molded products. Emphasizes rescue drills and gives preparatory guidelines and step by step rescue procedures used when recovering an injured employee.

Shows that safety in a maintenance shop requires good housekeeping, a positive safety attitude, sound work habits and taking the time to do the job correctly and safely.

It is required by OSHA to train all employees in the "GENERAL HAZARDS" to which they are exposed. Includes basic requirements, electrical safety, mechanical safety, substance abuse, machine guarding, machine safety, housekeeping, proper training and more.

This video discusses safety considerations for proper use of these saws. Reminders are given to exemplify the importance of safety when using table and radial arm saws. A discussion of the prevention of kick backs and the reason why guards are used is included in this video.

Shutting down and locking out machinery prior to making repairs is an important safety procedure. This video hauntingly emphasizes the necessity of following lock out/tag out procedures.

A tool that's the wrong size or is used in the wrong way won't get the job done and can lead to injury. This video illustrates how to select and use the right tool.

Many public agencies have responsibilities for trimming trees. This video covers the safety aspects of climbing, chainsaws, hearing protection, chippers and hand tools.

This is an excellent video to educate welders on the hazards and potential health and safety concerns in this occupation.

The four major hazards associated with welding and cutting are represented: fire, explosion, gases and radiation. Various types of welding and cutting equipment and operations on the typical CONSTRUCTION job site are discussed.

Grinding wheels used throughout industry are real workhorses. In this video, key points include proper setup and grinder usage with a special test for detecting a damaged wheel.

Working with wood can be very rewarding. You should not take away from the personal satisfaction of your work by risking injury because you did not use the right tools safely. Highlights stat with a plan, being organized, using chisels and saws, filing the right way, and keeping tools clean and sharp.

This video points out that workers need to know their own capabilities, how to use their equipment and keep their minds on the job. The dangers of substance use when working off the ground are also discussed.

This video teaches safety from two perspectives: personal protection of the worker and safeguarding the machine. Dangers to ears, eyes, hands, and lungs are identified and the precautions appropriate to each are described and demonstrated. Procedures to safeguard against injury on forklifts and any machine that shears, rotates, presses, or grabs are shown. The film also shows what safety equipment to use, how to use it and when to use it. Possible results or failure to take proper safety precautions are demonstrated and show that even the simplest job can be hazardous.

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