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Accident Investigation
runtime: 13 minutes |
While an
investigation's focus is to determine the cause of an
accident, the overall goal is to prevent similar accidents
from happening again. This kit shows steps that are taken in an accident
investigation, and highlights how important it is for
employees to fully cooperate with any inquiry.
Covers:
goals of an accident investigation, securing an accident
scene, root-cause analysis, the importance of
investigative interviews, assisting in an accident
investigation, the importance of warning signs in accident
prevention, reporting the "near misses", the role of
policies, equipment and training on accident prevention.
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Back Safety
runtime: 21 minutes |
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Four out of
five people will experience some type of back problem
during their lives and many back injuries are caused by
common activities such as lifting, climbing, reaching,
etc. This kit emphasizes the importance of overall back
care, including exercises and weight control.
Covers: how the
back works, common types and causes of back injuries,
effects of back injuries, injury prevention and safety
practices, proper lifting techniques, basic back
exercises.
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Compressed Gas Cylinders
runtime: 12 minutes |
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Compressed gases
can be dangerous and employees who work with them need to
know how to handle them properly. This kit provides the
information employees need to handle and transport these
potentially volatile storage containers.
Covers:
associated hazards, moving and transporting cylinders
safely, positioning cylinders properly, proper "hook-up"
procedures, safe storage practices, storage
"incompatibilities".
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Computer Workstation
Safety
runtime: 18 minutes |
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Just like any
other type of equipment, we need to know what potential
problems may be involved in working with computers as well
as how to use computers safely. This kit reviews the
safe use of computers and offers practical solutions to
many potential problems.
Covers:
the organization of work materials, maintaining "neutral"
positions, positioning the back and torso, avoiding and
relieving eyestrain, avoiding and relieving muscle strain,
tension and stress reducing exercises.
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Crane Safety
runtime: 17 minutes |
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There are many
different types of cranes that can make
jobs much easier by lifting enormous weight, but they also
share the potential for disaster when they are not
operated safely. This kit points out that over 90% of
crane-related accidents are caused by human error and that
employees are the key to prevention.
Covers:
physical and mental preparation, equipment inspection,
hazard assessment, boom cranes, jib cranes, overhead
cranes, general and operational safety devices, crane
operations, hand signals.
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Driving Safety
runtime: 16 minutes |
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Each year,
traffic accidents claim over 30,000 lives and cause more
than a million serious injuries. This kit provides the
information employees need to drive cars, vans and small
trucks safely.
Covers:
inspecting the vehicle, adjusting seats, mirrors and other
equipment, wearing seatbelts, mental preparation and
concentration, creating a "safety cushion" around your
vehicle, passing another vehicle, driving at night,
adverse weather conditions, skidding and hydroplaning,
what to do in an accident.
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Dealing with Drug & Alcohol Abuse: For Employees
runtime: 17 minutes |
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It's estimated
that one out of every ten workers has a substance abuse
problem. An employee with an alcohol or drug problem can
decrease productivity, create a hostile work environment
and damage a company's good name.
This kit
discusses the various types of substance abuse that are
found in the workplace, how they can affect an employee's
work situation and what employees themselves can do to
help keep their workplace drug and alcohol free.
Covers:
How substance abuse can affect a workplace, alcohol and
other depressants and their effects, stimulants, narcotics
and hallucinogens, and their effects, how people get
"hooked" on drugs and alcohol, drug dependency, alcohol
and drug policies, helping employees overcome substance
abuse.
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Dealing with Drug & Alcohol Abuse: For Manager/Supervisors
runtime: 17 minutes |
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The
second in a two-part series on dealing with drug and
alcohol abuse in the workplace, this kit discusses the
various forms of substance abuse that are typically found
in the workplace, how managers and supervisors can detect
substance abuse problems, and what they should and
shouldn't do if they discover a worker with a substance
abuse problem.
Covers:
How substance abuse can affect a workplace, laws and
regulations related to substance abuse, how to help create
an alcohol and drug-free workplace, the role of education
and testing in preventing substance abuse, recognizing
on-the-job substance abuse, how to handle substance abuse
situations and more.
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Electrical Safety
runtime: 15 minutes |
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Employees are
so used to electricity, that most take it for granted.
However, electricity can also be dangerous. Employees need
to know how electricity works and what they should do to
protect themselves from its hazards. This kit covers
electrical hazards employees may face in their jobs and
provides information they need to work safely around electricity.
Covers: how
electricity works, fuses and circuit breakers, grounding
and GFIs, safe work practices, outlets, plugs and
extension cords, working with electrical equipment, using
ladders around electricity, electrical emergencies.
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Industrial Ergonomics
runtime: 13 minutes |
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In recent
years potential ergonomic problems have become a major
concern in many business environments. This kit focuses on
potential ergonomic problems in manufacturing, assembly
and warehouse situations.
Covers:
recognizing ergonomic problems, potential adverse effects
and pragmatic solutions, physiology of the body, parts of
the body most effected, eye strain, pragmatic preventative
measures, correct use of office equipment, exercises and
stress release.
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Office Ergonomics
runtime: 21 minutes |
By using
proper ergonomic techniques, employees can be safer, more
productive and feel better at the end of the day. This kit
addresses how to recognize ergonomic problems, the
potential of adverse effects, and practical solutions
employees can use to help deal with ergonomic problems in
the office.
Covers: physiology of the body, parts of the body most
affected, eye strain, pragmatic preventative measures,
correct use of office equipment, exercises and stress
release.
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Eye Safety
runtime: 13 minutes |
Most employees
take healthy eyes for granted. However, our eyes are very
fragile and statistics show that eye injuries occur
frequently in the workplace. This kit reminds employees
that eye injuries can easily happen to them and shows them
how to prevent these injuries.
Covers: physiology of the eye and how it functions,
common eye injuries and how they are caused, short and
long-term effects of eye injuries, eye care and safety
practices, selecting and using appropriate personal
protective equipment.
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Fall Protection
runtime: 12 minutes |
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85% of all
falls that occur on the job result in "lost work time".
This kit provides the information employees need to work
safely when they are "off the ground".
Covers:
seriousness of fall hazards, types of environments where
falls may occur, the "fall protection plan", concentrating
and keeping a clear head, the importance of housekeeping
in preventing falls, measures that can be taken to protect
against falls, protective equipment.
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Fire Extinguishers
runtime: 18 minutes |
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Among all the
safety problems an employee can encounter, fire can be the
most frightening. This kit covers why things burn, reviews
the types of fire extinguishers that are found in
facilities today, and discusses how to use fire
extinguishers to fight small fires.
Covers:
what causes things to burn, the concept of "flashpoint",
classes of fires, extinguisher labels.
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Fire Prevention &
Safety: Industrial
runtime: 22 minutes |
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Among all the
safety problems an employee can encounter, industrial
fires can be the most frightening. This kit covers causes
of
industrial fires and what can be done to prevent them. It
reviews steps that can be taken to help prevent fires, as
well as what employees should do in case of a fire
emergency.
Covers:
common causes of industrial fires, the concept of
"flashpoint", the importance of good "housekeeping” and
other fire prevention measures, classes of fires, fire
extinguishers, handling flammable materials, evacuation
and other employee responsibilities, first aid.
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Fire
Prevention & Safety: Office
runtime: 22 minutes |
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Every year,
office fires cause millions of dollars in damage and
result in hundreds of employee injuries, many of which are
fatal. This kit covers what causes office fires and what
can be done to prevent them. It reviews steps that can be
taken to help prevent fires, as well as what employees
should do in case of a fire emergency.
Covers:
common causes of office fires, the concept of
"flashpoint", the importance of good "housekeeping” and
other fire prevention measures, classes of fires, fire
extinguishers, evacuation and other employee
responsibilities, first aid.
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Fire Prevention &
Safety: Healthcare
runtime: 20 minutes |
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Every year,
fires in healthcare facilities cause millions of dollars
in damage and result in numerous employee injuries and
fatalities. Yet many employees do not realize how their
own actions can contribute to the risk of fire. This kit
looks at how fires in healthcare facilities start, what
can be done to prevent them and what employees should do
in case of a fire emergency.
Covers:
common causes of fires in healthcare facilities, the
concept of "flashpoint", preventing fires, fire
extinguishers, handling flammable materials, evacuation
and other employee responsibilities, first aid.
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First Aid
runtime: 13 minutes |
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In most
facilities, not a day goes by without some type of injury
occurring. It can be as serious as a chemical burn, or as
minor as a small cut. Any injury can be painful and affect
an employee's work performance as well as their life off
the job. This kit shows employees that knowing basic first
aid can often limit the severity of any type of injury, or
even prevent a death.
Covers:
cuts and bleeding, muscle pulls and sprains, burns, broken
bones, shock, artificial respiration and CPR.
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Fitness & Wellness
runtime: 13 minutes |
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A good
wellness and fitness program can significantly improve
employees' safety records. Studies have found that
accidents and injuries occur less frequently with
employees who are healthier and in better shape. This kit
shows employees how small changes in lifestyles can
produce big benefits.
Covers: the
importance of "attitude”, blood pressure and other stress
related conditions, smoking, nutrition and weight control,
drug and alcohol use, exercise.
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Hand & Power Tool
Safety
runtime: 18 minutes |
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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 kit 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 employees use.
Covers:
matching the tool to the job, the importance of "state of
mind", personal protective equipment, good safety
practices, tool care and maintenance.
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Hand, Wrist & Finger
Safety
runtime: 13 minutes |
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Nearly one 1
of 4 "on-the-job" accidents involve these parts of the
body. To help reduce these problems it's important for
employees to learn about the most common hazards to these
areas of the body. This kit reviews hand, wrist and finger
hazards and helps employees to take the steps necessary to
avoid them.
Covers: the
physiology of the hand, wrist and fingers, identification
of common hazards, proper work procedures, tool use and
maintenance, using personal protective equipment, injuries
and first aid.
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Heat Stress
runtime: 12 minutes |
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Each year
thousands of employees suffer the adverse effects of heat
stress. Whether they work outdoors under the hot summer
sun, or indoors with equipment and machinery that give off
high levels of heat, employees need to know how to
recognize and prevent heat stress and other heat-related
health problems. This kit reviews how heat effects the
body, the steps that employees can take to prevent heat
stress, and elementary first aid that can be given to a
worker who has been affected by a heat-related illness.
Covers:
situations leading to heat-related illnesses, heat stress,
heat exhaustion & heat stroke, body's reaction to heat,
recognizing symptoms of heat stress, preventing
heat-related illnesses, first aid.
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Ladder Safety
runtime: 12 minutes |
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Ladders are
one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in
almost any work environment. From common stepladders to
sophisticated extension ladders, they can be found almost
everywhere. Because they are so common, many employees
take ladders for granted and don't take appropriate
precautions.
Covers:
ladder selection, inspection and maintenance, proper
"set-up", overhead hazards, climbing and working safely,
accidents and first aid.
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Machine Guard
Safety
runtime: 19 minutes |
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Machinery
comes in many sizes and shapes, and it can present many
different types of hazards. This kit is designed to
help employees understand the dangers of working with
machinery and how those risks can be minimized by proper
installation and use of safety guards and devices.
Covers:
basic machine operations, fixed guards, adjustable and
self-adjusting guards, interlock devices, drive train
guards, perimeter guards, drop probe devices, restrain and
pullback devices, adjustment, inspection and maintenance
of safety guards.
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Materials Handling Safety
runtime: 15 minutes |
Many
employees feel that moving and handling materials that
they work with every day is an "ordinary" task, not
something that they really need to be concerned about. Yet
there are hundreds of thousands of "materials handling"
accidents every year. This kit provides the information
employees need to work safely when handling various types
of materials.
Covers: types of potential hazards, planning a job,
personal protective equipment, proper lifting and moving
techniques, other ergonomic considerations, hand trucks,
carts and pallet trucks, mechanical lifting devices.
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Office Safety
runtime: 22 minutes |
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Office
employees often think that since they don't work "out on a
plant floor", safety isn't important in their jobs. Yet
accidents and injuries in the office account for thousands
of hours of lost time, and millions of dollars in Workers'
Compensation and medical costs. This kit shows employees
what hazards exist in office environments and how
important it is to use good safety practices as they go
about their work.
Covers:
information on safety awareness, proper lifting, safety
housekeeping, slips, trips & falls, electrical safety.
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Rigging Safety
runtime: 19 minutes |
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When it comes
to crane operations, rigging can often be a problem area.
How a load is attached to a crane can make the difference
between a successful lift and an unfortunate accident.
This kit points out to employees that over 90 percent of
rigging-related accidents are caused by human error and
that they are the key to preventing these incidents.
Covers:
physical and mental preparation, personal protective
equipment, equipment inspection, hazard assessment, slings
and hitches, hand signals, load angles.
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Safety Audits
runtime: 15 minutes |
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A single
workplace accident can be devastating. One way to reduce
the risk is to conduct a safety audit. This is an
examination of the work area to make sure it's as safe as
possible and all potential hazards are corrected or
removed. This kit covers the goals of a safety audit, and
how all workers should become involved.
Covers:
workplace analysis, administrative controls, engineering
controls, personal protective equipment, emergency
response procedures, regulatory compliance and
safety/health training, accident investigation, a safety
self-assessment.
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Safety Housekeeping &
Accident Prevention
runtime: 13 minutes |
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Good safety
housekeeping can significantly reduce accidents and
injuries. By developing good safety habits and by being
aware of their work environment and any hazards associated
with it, employees can help to create a much safer
workplace. This kit demonstrates how to prevent workplace
accidents by paying attention to safety housekeeping
considerations.
Covers:
safety awareness, handling rubbish and excess materials,
keeping aisles and stairways clean, using ropes and
electric cords, dealing with hazardous chemicals, tool
maintenance, proper tool storage.
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Safety Orientation
runtime: 13 minutes |
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Thinking
about safety should be as natural as thinking about other
aspects of the job. Employees need to anticipate the
possibility of accidents before they happen. This
kit addresses two of the most prominent safety issues
confronting employers today: developing a good safety
attitude in their employees and providing introductory
safety training.
Covers:
developing "safety awareness", basics of accident
prevention, hazard evaluation, safety housekeeping, tool
use and maintenance, use of personal protective equipment.
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Safety Showers
& Eye Washes
runtime: 13 minutes |
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No matter how
many precautions employees take, accidents sometimes
happen. In these situations quick action is essential, and
if the incident involves a hazardous material, using a
safety shower or eyewash can be extremely important. This
kit reviews situations where safety showers and eye washes
should be used, as well as how to properly use them.
Covers:
types of showers and eye washes, how to operate showers
and eye washes correctly, chemical splashes, appropriate
shower and eye wash techniques, helping an accident victim
use a shower/eye wash, first aid, maintenance and testing
of showers and eye washes.
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Sexual Harassment: For Employees
runtime: 16 minutes |
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Most
employees have heard the term "sexual harassment", but
many of them do not know exactly what it means. This kit
discusses various forms of sexual harassment, explains how
to avoid inadvertently sexually harassing someone and
reviews the procedures employees should follow if they
feel that they or a coworker are being sexually harassed.
Covers:
what constitutes sexual harassment, behaviors to avoid,
recognizing victims and harassers, avoiding "accidental
harassment.
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Sexual Harassment: For Managers & Supervisors
runtime: 15 minutes |
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Managers must
be aware of sexual harassment in the workplace. This kit
looks at behaviors and actions that can constitute sexual
harassment, discusses why managers and supervisors must
pay particular attention to what they say and do, and
examines how to recognize sexual harassment in the
workplace.
Covers:
what constitutes sexual harassment, managers' and
supervisors' responsibilities, recognizing and preventing
sexual harassment, what to do if sexual harassment occurs.
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Sexual Harassment: Investigations
runtime: 20 minutes |
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This kit
looks at a company's legal responsibility to prevent and
deal with sexual harassment incidents, examines policies
and procedures that should be followed when investigating
allegations of sexual harassment and discusses how to
interview apparent victims, alleged harassers and
potential witnesses.
Covers: a
company's legal responsibility regarding sexual
harassment, conducting an ethical investigation, beginning
the investigation process, documenting harassment
allegations, interviewing alleged harassers and witnesses.
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Sexual Harassment: All 3 Kits
runtime: 51 minutes |
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Sexual
harassment can have an incalculable cost to victims, their
families, friends and coworkers. Any form of sexual
conduct is inappropriate, and may constitute sexual
harassment if the actions or comments are unwanted or
threatening. This includes all three Sexual Harassment
Kits listed above: For Employees, For Managers &
Supervisors and Sexual Harassment Investigation.
Covers:
what constitutes sexual harassment, behaviors to avoid,
recognizing and preventing sexual harassment, a company's
legal responsibility regarding sexual harassment,
interviewing alleged harassers and potential witnesses.
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Slips, Trips & Falls
runtime: 17 minutes |
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Most
employees don't give much thought to the prospect of
slipping, tripping or even falling on the job. Yet these
types of accidents account for more workplace injuries
annually than any other accident category. Many of these
injuries can be disabling... or even fatal. This kit shows
the situations that can lead to slips, trips & falls, and
what employees can do to avoid or prevent these accidents.
Covers:
why slips, trips and falls occur, common causes of
accidents, potential health effects of resulting injuries,
techniques used to avoid injury, the importance of safety
shoes, safe use of ladders and similar equipment.
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Welding Safety
runtime: 14 minutes |
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Whether an
employee is working with the hazardous gases of an
oxyacetylene unit, the high voltage of stick welding, or
the combination of gas and electricity that powers MIG and
TIG operations, flying sparks, toxic fumes, electric shock
and high temperatures can make welding a dangerous
proposition. This kit reminds employees that there are a
number of hazards associated with welding and provides the
information that they need to work safely when involved
with welding operations.
Covers:
getting "authorization" for welding operations, sparking
and the risk of fire, guards and protective barriers,
hazardous fumes and ventilation, the use of respirators,
eye protection (welding helmets/filters/ glasses/goggles),
using other personal protective equipment, inspecting
welding equipment, proper welding safety procedures.
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Winter Safety
runtime: 13 minutes |
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Employers have
discovered that their employees miss more time from work
as a result of "off-the-job" accidents than due to
injuries experienced on the job. Many of these accidents
occur during the winter holidays, as employees do things
that they are not familiar with. Fortunately, most of
these accidents can be prevented. This kit shows employees
how to plan ahead, look for potential hazards and avoid
dangerous situations that occur during the winter holiday
season.
Covers:
tree selection/transportation/erection, using "string
lights", safe use of extension cords and outlets, fires,
fireplaces and chimneys, using candles, fire extinguishers
and fire escapes, dressing for cold weather, working in
the cold, walking and driving in ice and snow.
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Workplace Harassment - In Industrial Facilities
runtime: 17 minutes |
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When people
hear the word "harassment" they usually think of
sexually-related activity. But harassment encompasses a
wide range of behavior from practical jokes to
intimidation. This kit discuss the various types of
harassment that are found in the workplace, how they can
affect an employee's work situation and what employees
themselves can do to help prevent workplace harassment.
Covers: The
nature of workplace harassment, how to recognize various
types of harassment, how to handle verbal abuse and
threats, the many forms sexual harassment can take, how to
recognize variations of "assault", knowing what to do, and
what not to do, when confronted with a stalker, how
fostering a positive workplace environment can increase
productivity and safety
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Workplace Harassment - In the Office
runtime: 17 minutes |
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When
people hear the word "harassment" they usually think of
sexually-related activity. But harassment encompasses a
wide range of behavior from practical jokes to
intimidation. This
kit discuss the various types of harassment that are found
in the workplace, how they can affect an employee's work
situation and what employees themselves can do to help
prevent workplace harassment.
Covers: The nature of workplace harassment, how to
recognize various types of harassment, how to handle
verbal abuse and threats, the many forms sexual harassment
can take, how to recognize variations of "assault",
knowing what to do, and what not to do, when confronted
with a stalker, how fostering a positive workplace
environment can increase productivity and safety
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Workplace Stress
runtime: 13 minutes |
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In the
fast-paced world that we live in, we are always
encountering situations that can be stressful. Many of
these occur at work. Yet stress, and its effects on our
ability to do our jobs, is a subject that is often
overlooked. This kit identifies potentially stressful
situations and shows how to cope with them.
Covers:
situations causing stress, positive versus negative
stress, recognizing symptoms of stress, effects of stress
on the mind and body, eliminating stress factors,
stress-relieving exercises.
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Workplace Violence
runtime: 14 minutes |
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One out of
every six violent crimes occurs in the workplace. No
organization, regardless of size or type of business, is
immune to workplace violence. This kit shows how to
recognize the warning signs of possible violent behavior
and how to avoid or defuse potentially dangerous
situations.
Covers: the
nature of workplace violence, underlying causes, the
warning signs, aggressive behavior, threats and verbal
abuse, sexual harassment, physical assault, armed
assailants, fostering a positive workplace environment.
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