Home Injured Workers Ohio Employers Medical Providers BWC Library Contact Us Header Image
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Focus on Ohio Employer
Live support available
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Click here to get help!
secondary navigation bar logon help print search glossary contact e-account


Division of Safety & Hygiene Video Library
Electricity Videos (VHS only)


Electricity Videos

Select a video to obtain a brief description
Click on the plus button to add any video to your order. Once finished, click on the check-out button to complete your order. Click on the up arrow to return to the top of the page.

ARC FLASH SAFETY AWARENESS
 Encourages qualified electrical workers to work safely around electricity by following the requirements of NFPA 70E and OSHA. Covers approach boundaries, energized electrical work permits, hazard analyses and PPE. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned. DVD also available (No. 470058).
2006, 24 minutes, No. 670058


BIRTHDAY WISH (BOTH VERSIONS)
 Dramatizes how a worker’s decision to take a risk and not lock out an electrical panel affects his son’s sixth birthday party. Provided in two versions with different endings.
2005, 5 minutes, No. 670053


BUCKET TRUCK SHOCK HAZARDS
 Describes how the insulating ability of a typical bucket truck boom is checked and maintained. Describes how to ground the truck.
Accompanying guide available.
1994, 8 minutes, No. 650044


ELECTRICAL ARC FLASH SAFETY
 Provides an introduction to the prevention of arc flash incidents. Increases awareness of hazards, causes, standards and safe work practices.
2007, 13 minutes, No. 670063


ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
 Explains how to identify electrical hazards and prevent electrical shocks.
1994, 5 minutes, No. 670030


ELECTRICAL HAZARDS: AVOID THE RISK
 Describes how to keep safe while working with electricity by maintaining a safe work environment and using safe work practices.
Accompanying guide available.
2000, 12 minutes, No. 670038


ELECTRICAL HAZARDS: COMMON MISTAKES
 Reviews common hazards of electricity and shows how to prevent electrical injuries.
1994, 6 minutes, No. 670031


ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
 Deals with dangers of working with low alternating currents, and shows simple safety precautions for maintenance work around electricity.
1995, 10 minutes, No. 670029


ELECTRICAL SAFETY
 Explains basics of electricity and safe work practices around electricity for general industry. Includes brief question-and-answer segments throughout video.
2000, 20 minutes, No. 670037


ELECTRICAL SAFETY: BASIC PRINCIPLES
 Describes basic electrical safety principles and procedures, including electrical circuits, grounding and circuit protection devices.
Accompanying guide available.
2000, 15 minutes, No. 670040


ELECTRICAL SAFETY: BEWARE THE BITE!
 Compares electricity to a venomous snake. Covers conductivity, safe electrical work practices, lockout/tagout, overhead lines, PPE, physical safeguards and barriers, and rescue.
Accompanying guide available.
1996, 20 minutes, No. 670027


ELECTRICAL SAFETY: CONTROLLING THE HAZARDS
 Discusses how electricity works and its hazards to the body. Presents best safety practices to control four common electrical hazards: contact with power lines, ground fault protection, broken path to ground and using extension cords or electrical tools improperly. Accompanying guide available.
Closed captioned.
2002, 13 minutes, No. 670015


ELECTRICAL SAFETY: PREVENTING THE SHOCK OF A LIFETIME
 Covers electrical safety topics such as qualified versus unqualified employees, training, de-energizing equipment, safe work practices, using portable equipment and PPE.
Accompanying guide available.
1998, 16 minutes, No. 670043


ELECTRICAL SAFETY: WORKING AROUND LIVE CIRCUITS
 Reviews safe work practices for qualified electrical workers while working around live circuits. Accompanying guide available.
2000, 7 minutes, No. 670039


ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR NON-ELECTRICIANS
 Provides an introduction to electrical safety, defining terms, discussing hazards, showing examples of unsafe and safe behaviors, and demonstrating how to respond to an accident.
2002, 18 minutes, No. 670042


ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
 Presents basic facts and rules about electricity, effects of electricity on human body, common electrical hazards in the workplace and hazard control.
1992, 22 minutes, No. 670035


ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL WORK PERMIT
 Explains to qualified electrical workers what an energized electrical work permit is, as required by NFPA 70E. Shows how to prepare for working on or near energized electrical parts or systems.
Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available. Closed captioned.
2004, 16 minutes, No. 670050


FATAL SHOCK: ELECTRICAL CASE HISTORIES
 Dramatizes four cases of workers involved in electrical accidents, emphasizing importance of following proper procedures.
1993, 24 minutes, No. 670007


HIGH IMPACT SAFETY TRAINING FOR QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL WORKERS
 Covers safe work practices for “qualified electrical workers,” including personal protective equipment, approach boundaries, performing live work and de-energizing equipment, in order to minimize burn and shock hazards.
Accompanying guide available.
2002, 20 minutes, No. 670004


LOCKOUT-TAGOUT
 Covers the hazards associated with the accidental release of energy, the proper lockout/tagout procedures to ensure a zero energy state and proper start up procedures. Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available.
2005, 14 minutes, No. 670062


LOCKOUT TAGOUT COMPLIANCE
 Explains proper lockout/tagout procedures step by step. Accompanying guide available.
1999, 13 minutes, No. 670033


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: A LIFE IS ON THE LINE
 Presents rationale for lockout/tagout programs and reviews procedures.
1996, 7 minutes, No. 670032


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: AFFECTED EMPLOYEES
 Defines lockout/tagout and the difference between authorized and affected employees. Explains the various types of LO/TO devices and how LO/TO affects those who work around equipment being serviced.
Also available in Spanish (No. 670054). Accompanying guide available.
2005, 7 minutes, No. 670057


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: AFFECTED EMPLOYEES AND BLOQUEO/ETIQUETADO: EMPLEADOS AFFECTADOS
 Defines lockout/tagout and the difference between authorized and affected employees. Explains the various types of LO/TO devices and how LO/TO affects those who work around equipment being serviced.
Includes English and Spanish versions. Accompanying guides available in English and Spanish.
2005, 7 minutes, No. 670054


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES
 Defines lockout/tagout and the difference between authorized and affected employees. Discusses types of energy and how to control it. Demonstrates the steps of the LO/TO process. Geared to authorized employees.
Also available in Spanish (No. 670055). Accompanying guide available.
2005, 16 minutes, No. 670056


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES AND BLOQUEO/ETIQUETADO: EMPLEADOS AUTORIZADOS
 Defines lockout/tagout and the difference between authorized and affected employees. Discusses types of energy and how to control it. Demonstrates the steps of the LO/TO process. Geared to authorized employees.
Includes English and Spanish versions. Accompanying guides available in English and Spanish.
2005, 16 minutes, No. 670055


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: CONTROLLING THE BEAST
 Teaches the basic concepts of hazardous energy and lockout/tagout. Presents a six-step procedure required for controlling hazardous energy. Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available. Closed captioned.
1998, 20 minutes, No. 670041


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: JUST DO IT
 Emphasizes need to lockout every time for machine maintenance.
1995, 8 minutes, No. 670028


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: LIGHTING IN A BOTTLE
 Discusses OSHA’s lockout/tagout standard, including the six steps to proper lockout/tagout and the three steps for safe removal and re-energizing. Accompanying guide and CD-ROM available. Closed captioned. DVD also available (No. 470059).
2006, 15 minutes, No. 670059


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: WHEN EVERYONE KNOWS
 Outlines the steps in a lockout/tagout process and emphasizes the importance of following these procedures.
2002, 7 minutes, No. 670044


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: YOUR KEY TO SAFETY
 Emphasizes the fundamentals of a proper lockout/tagout procedure and the recognition of hazards. Addresses the training needs of all employees, whether authorized, affected or other. Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available. Closed captioned.
2006, 19 minutes, No. 670064


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: YOUR LOCK ON SAFETY (SPANISH VERSION)
 Provides overview of OSHA Lockout/Tagout standard. Addresses various energy sources, specific procedures, restoring service, and special situations. In Spanish.
1995, 9 minutes, No. 670026


LOCKOUT/TAGOUT AWARENESS
 Presents overview of lockout/tagout procedures, including why they are important, and employee’s role in preventing injuries due to accidental release of hazardous energy. Accompanying guide available.
Closed captioned.
1998, 10 minutes, No. 670034


LOCKOUT TRAGEDY
 Tells the story of Michael Fitch, a young worker who died in an accident involving improper lockout procedures. Closed captioned.
2001, 16 minutes, No. 670049


MARK STANDIFER STORY: LESSONS LEARNED FROM AN ARC FLASH TRAGEDY
 Relates the story of Mark Standifer who was badly burned in an arc blast accident. Discusses how to prevent arc flash incidents, through arc hazard analysis, arc hazard boundaries and flame-resistant clothing, as required by NFPA 70E.
Accompanying guide available.
2004, 19 minutes, No. 670045


NFPA 70E: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICIANS
 Demonstrates for electrical engineers, electricians and maintenance crews the steps to create an electrically safe work condition as required by OSHA and described in NFPA 70E. Accompanying guide available.
2007, 18 minutes, No. 670060


SHOCK PROOF: ELECTRICAL SAFETY -- QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE
 Discusses electrical hazards faced by qualified electrical workers, including arc flash and the safety procedures necessary to reduce risk. Addresses NFPA 70E requirements.
Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available. Closed captioned.
2004, 21 minutes, No. 670051


SHOCK PROOF: ELECTRICAL SAFETY -- UNQUALIFIED EMPLOYEE
 Explains why electricity is hazardous and how employees can protect themselves from electrical hazards. Geared to manufacturing.
Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2004, 16 minutes, No. 670052


Safety library resourcesVideo titles

Comments or questions concerning library services or materials? Send us an e-mail!
ohio.gov