Most of us are aware that bad lifting and carrying techniques are a...
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Most of us are aware that bad lifting and carrying techniques are a...
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All workplaces make use of some sort of Display Screen Equipment. Display...
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All workplaces make use of some sort of Display Screen Equipment. Display Screen Equipment, sometimes referred to as DSE, is any device, or piece of equipment that has an alphanumeric or graphic display screen.
Equipment categorized as display screen equipment include:
Tasks requiring prolonged use of display screen equipment can present real hazards to users. Use of that equipment requires proper management to control the hazards and reduce the risks to DSE users.
This program aims to raise awareness of DSE issues in the workplace. By paying close attention to the requirements of the job and the design of the workplace, the threat to individuals’ health and safety at work can be made as small, and the workplace experience made as comfortable, as possible.
RUNNING TIME: 12 Minutes
In the control of a skilled person Electrical Power Tools show their...
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In the control of a skilled person Electrical Power Tools show their flexibility and their speed.
This program shows operators how to get the best out of their Power Tools and how to use them effectively and safely.
The tools covered in this program include:
Topics discussed in this program include:
This program is aimed at professional and non-professional operators of Electric Power Tools as a safety and operational guide.
RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes
Face Masks are an effective control measure that can be used to control...
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Face Masks are an effective control measure that can be used to control the spread of Coronaviruses. This safety short gives a quick overview of common mask types and how to use them correctly.
RUNNING TIME: 4 Minutes
Every year there are numerous accidents involving falls in the workplace...
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Every year there are numerous accidents involving falls in the workplace – some of these accidents result in severe injuries. In the worst cases they result in fatalities. In order to reduce the number of fall type accidents at work we need a fundamental understanding of all types of ‘falling’ accidents and their causes.
This program covers:
Preventing falls in the workplace is a relatively straightforward process. If employees adhere to the organization’s safety rules and procedures and they follow the guidelines in this program then the risk of falls in the workplace will be greatly reduced.
RUNNING TIME: 11:30 Minutes
Basic Hand Tools are the most common equipment used throughout industry. ...
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Basic Hand Tools are the most common equipment used throughout industry. However the correct, efficient and safe use of Hand Tools is sometimes lacking in the workplace.
This program shows techniques and safe work practices relating to a wide range of basic Hand Tools including:
This program is aimed at all users of basic Hand Tools, whether they be students or experienced trades people who may require a refresher on safe and correct usage.
RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes
Effective hand washing technique is crucial in helping avoid infectious...
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Effective hand washing technique is crucial in helping avoid infectious diseases and maintaining good health. This safety short gives you a quick overview of how to thoroughly clean your hands.
RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute
For children, correct lifting and carrying comes naturally. It’s only as...
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For children, correct lifting and carrying comes naturally. It’s only as we get older and become lazy that we begin to adopt unnatural and potentially injurious lifting and carrying techniques. This safety short gives you a quick guide on how to lift and carry objects correctly.
RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute
Our ability to hear is important to us in many ways. By far the most...
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Our ability to hear is important to us in many ways. By far the most important aspect of our hearing is the ability it gives us to hear other people speak. It enables us to interact with people, to listen, to learn, and to easily communicate.
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Poor hearing can dramatically change your lifestyle. It can lead to misunderstandings and give other people an impression of rudeness or even a lack of intelligence. It can make you more vulnerable to accidents and injuries, limit employment opportunities and lead to social isolation.
The objective of this program is to explain the major hazard areas associated with noise and to increase awareness of noise issues in the workplace.
‘Noise Induced Hearing Loss’ strongly reinforces the fact that once hearing is damaged, it cannot be repaired. However the program also reinforces that Noise Induced Hearing Loss is preventable.
RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes
This program has been produced to inform and educate on the safety issues...
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This program has been produced to inform and educate on the safety issues that exist in the office environment. It looks at the common and often overlooked hazards that could exist in an average office, and how these hazards can be recognized and controlled to reduce the risks to individuals working in offices.
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It’s easy to consider the office a perfectly safe work environment, and forget about the hazards that can exist. Just because you work in an office, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be concerned for your own health and safety, and that of your colleagues.
DURATION: 12 Minutes
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Falls represent the largest single cause of accidental death in the...
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Falls represent the largest single cause of accidental death in the workplace.
About 40% of these falls result in falling from one level to another, many from ladders. Many of these falls are serious, but more importantly, many could have been avoided if safety procedures were followed.
This program looks at the selection and safe use of ladders in the workplace.
The following areas are covered:
This program has been designed for general training for all personnel who use ladders.
RUNNING TIME: 14 Minutes
Workplace housekeeping can be simply defined as the ongoing maintenance of...
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Workplace housekeeping can be simply defined as the ongoing maintenance of all work areas and access ways to maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment.
But, as well as general cleaning and maintenance, good housekeeping practices also include such things as the provision of appropriate storage facilities, as well as adequate lighting and ventilation …. and ultimately, the look and feel of the whole working environment.
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A commitment by everyone to adhere to good housekeeping practices will result in more pleasant working conditions and more importantly, create a safer workplace for everybody.
RUNNING TIME: 14 Minutes
Asbestos was once a widely used material: cheap, strong, fire and water...
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Asbestos was once a widely used material: cheap, strong, fire and water resistant, and sound-absorbent, it was valuable in many applications – from building to automotive manufacturing to a range of fire resistant products.
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral, which exists in various forms, including white, blue and brown asbestos. But what all forms of asbestos have in common is the thin fibres which the substance is made up of. It is these fibres that pose a threat to humans – when the fibres are inhaled, they can cause serious damage to the lungs.
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This program has been produced to be shown to all personnel who may potentially come across asbestos in the workplace.
RUNNING TIME: 11 Minutes
Chemicals are a fact of life. All living things are made from chemicals...
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Chemicals are a fact of life.
All living things are made from chemicals and in fact we depend on chemistry for our very existence.....everything from the ground we walk on , to the air we breathe is made from chemicals and chemical compounds.
Every workplace, office, factory, warehouse or plant, uses chemicals to some extent or other. Chemicals range from mild cleaning agents through to highly corrosive, flammable and poisonous substances that are used for different processes and applications.
This program includes:
The safe handling and storage of all chemicals regardless of where they are used requires a commitment by everyone to follow safe work procedures. The realization of the risks and an ongoing program to minimise the hazards will reduce accidents and make your workplace a safer workplace.
RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes
The only safe approach to working in confined spaces is to diligently follow...
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The only safe approach to working in confined spaces is to diligently follow the instructions that are detailed in a Confined Space Work Permit and to utilize any personal protective equipment that has been identified as necessary. This safety short gives you a quick overview of Confined Space Entry Permits.
RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute
Every year there are serious accidents involving confined spaces in the...
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Every year there are serious accidents involving confined spaces in the workplace. A significant number of these are fatal and it is not uncommon for accidents to result in multiple fatalities. In order to reduce the number of confined space accidents we need to have a fundamental understanding of the hazards and risks that are associated with confined spaces.
This program starts by defining a confined space and then talks in some detail about confined space entry permits.
The next section covers the four main reasons why accidents occur in confined spaces.
Featured in the program is the approach that should be taken to deal with the two major hazard groups associated with confined spaces, which are hazardous atmospheres and energy sources.
Hazardous atmospheres include:
Energy sources include:
Confined spaces are dangerous places. Minor risks in normal work situations can become life-threatening risks in confined spaces. You should never become complacent about working in confined spaces. The only safe approach to working in confined spaces is to diligently follow the instructions that are detailed in the Confined Space Work Permit and to utilize any personal protective that has been identified as necessary.
Confined spaces can be safe if approached in the right manner.
RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes
Every year there are serious accidents involving Confined Spaces. This...
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Every year there are serious accidents involving Confined Spaces. This safety short explains how you can define what a Confined Space is.
RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute
When attempting to provide a safe workplace, it is important to consider...
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When attempting to provide a safe workplace, it is important to consider everybody who will set foot in that workplace or on it’s grounds. This includes, not only regular staff members but also contractors and sub-contractors.
When planning a project that involves contractors, health and safety must be part of that planning.
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Communication between managers, contractors and all staff is a necessity to keep everyone not only productive, but safe.
RUNNING TIME: 11 Minutes
At the beginning of the job, contractors, along with everyone doing work in...
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At the beginning of the job, contractors, along with everyone doing work in the location, should receive a safety induction. This safety short gives you a quick overview of what a safety induction is and what information should be included in it.
RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes
Consideration of health and safety issues must begin at the planning stage,...
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Consideration of health and safety issues must begin at the planning stage, before the contractor has started work. This safety short covers some important questions that should be asked when planning work for a contractor and potential hazards a contractor may encounter.
RUNNING TIME: 5 Minutes
One of the most important considerations in contract management is so-called...
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One of the most important considerations in contract management is so-called “task creep”. This can occur when, after the contractor’s task is assigned, the job requires more work than was originally agreed. This safety short briefly explains what ”task creep” is and why it’s an important consideration.
RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute
Most workplaces are literally surrounded by a maze of electrical circuits....
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Most workplaces are literally surrounded by a maze of electrical circuits. Cables, conduits and extension cords deliver electricity to plant, equipment appliances and lights.
The vast majority of people know very little about electricity and this lack of knowledge makes it very difficult for people to recognise potential hazards. Without a basic understanding of how electricity behaves and what effects electricity can have on the human body, it is very difficult to understand what we as individuals can or should do, to reduce the risks associated with specific electrical hazards.
This program contains the following information:
Basic facts – definitions and explanations of basic electrical terms.
Basic rules – states and explains the three basic rules that apply to electricity.
Rule #1 - Electricity will only travel in a circuit.
Rule #2 - Electricity will always travel in the path of least
resistance.
Rule #3 - Electricity will always try to travel to the ground.
Effects of Current on the Human Body – explains what effects
different current levels will have on the body. Also explains
how the resistance offered by the human body can vary under
different circumstances.
Common Hazards – this section looks at the most common
hazards found in the workplace, including overhead power
lines and the use of extension cords.
Hazard Control – this section identifies human error as the
number one cause of electrical accidents in the workplace.
The section also covers the most common ‘do’s and don’ts’
that apply to electrical safety and finishes with information
on the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Electricity is a convenient, cost effective and surprisingly safe source of energy in every workplace. We should however not become complacent about the potential hazards associated with electricity. Even though there are relatively few accidents associated with electricity, many of the accidents that do happen have serious or devastating results.
RUNNING TIME: 22 Minutes
It's important to have a basic understanding of how electricity behaves if...
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It's important to have a basic understanding of how electricity behaves if you intend to work with it. This safety short gives you some facts to consider when working with electricity.
RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes
In addition to the potential for injury and death, electrical accidents in...
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In addition to the potential for injury and death, electrical accidents in the workplace can result in a wide variety of outcomes including damage to equipment, fires and explosions. This safety short outlines the important rules to consider when working with electricity.
RUNNING TIME: 4 Minutes
Most electrical accidents occur as a result of existing control measures...
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Most electrical accidents occur as a result of existing control measures being either ignored or violated. This safety short gives you a quick overview of some do’s and don’ts when working with electricity.
RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes
Every combination of class and category classification under the GHS,...
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Every combination of class and category classification under the GHS, requires a unique combination of label elements, including: Pictograms, Signal Words, and Hazard Statements. This safety short gives you a quick overview of these elements.
RUNNING TIME: 4 Minutes
A lack of understanding of how hazardous atmospheres are created can lead to...
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A lack of understanding of how hazardous atmospheres are created can lead to disastrous results. This safety short gives you a summation of the different kinds of hazardous atmospheres.
RUNNING TIME: 5 Minutes
There are literally thousands of different substances used in the...
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There are literally thousands of different substances used in the workplace.
Cleaners, adhesives, paints, solvents, pesticides, inks, lubricants and fuels are just some examples. And of course, they come in different forms: powders, granules, solids, liquids and gases.
This program covers:
The objective of this program is to highlight the major hazard areas associated with the use of hazardous substances and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.
RUNNING TIME: 10 Minutes
