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


Industrial Hygiene Videos

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ANSI MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
 Explains the standardized format of the ANSI material safety data sheet which aims to make MSDSs easier to read. Describes how the sixteen sections answer four basic questions about working safely with hazardous chemicals. Accompanying guide available.
2007, 13 minutes, No. 690181


AIR HANDLERS, PART 1: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
 Shows how basic air handlers of HVAC systems work, how to perform preventive maintenance, and how to troubleshoot common problems that compromise indoor air quality.
Accompanying guide available.
1996, 15 minutes, No. 620197


AIR HANDLERS, PART 2: CALIBRATION
 Demonstrates how to calibrate and test air handlers of HVAC systems in order to ensure indoor air quality. Covers pressure sensors and controls, temperature and humidity controls, smoke damper controls, and outside air and return air dampers.
Accompanying guide available.
1996, 16 minutes, No. 620198


AIR HANDLERS, PART 2: CALIBRATION
 Demonstrates how to calibrate and test air handlers of HVAC systems in order to ensure indoor air quality. Covers pressure sensors and controls, temperature and humidity controls, smoke damper controls, and outside air and return air dampers.
Accompanying guide available.
1996, 16 minutes, No. 690184


AMMONIA SAFETY
 Explains what anhydrous ammonia is, what its potential hazards are and what the correct safety procedures are for those who work with it. Accompanying guide available.
2007, 20 minutes, No. 690179


ASBESTOS AWARENESS: ARE YOU AT RISK?
 Addresses the five areas required by OSHA for asbestos awareness training: forms and uses, health effects, potential locations, recognition of friable asbestos and housekeeping requirements.
Accompanying guide available.
Closed captioned.
1994, 23 minutes, No. 690140


ASBESTOS AWARENESS: ASBESTOS CUSTODIAL & MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
 Describes variety of specific work activities commonly performed by custodial and maintenance personnel who may have need for general asbestos information.
Accompanying guide available.
1995, 18 minutes, No. 620185


ASBESTOS AWARENESS: UNDERSTANDING THE RISK
 Provides basic awareness of asbestos, its hazards and OSHA’s requirements to reduce exposure. Aimed at those employees who perform custodial, maintenance or abatement duties. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned. DVD also available (No. 490156).
2006, 26 minutes, No. 690156


ATMOSPHERE SUPPLYING RESPIRATORS
 Examines use of atmosphere supplying respirators, including when to use them, components, features of airline and SCBA respirators, medical evaluation and fit testing, donning procedures, and care and maintenance.
Accompanying guide available.
1998, 16 minutes, No. 620242


CHEMICAL HANDLING SAFETY: CORROSIVES
 Explains the hazards of solid, liquid and gaseous corrosives, safe handling, PPE and emergency response.
Accompanying guide available.
Closed captioned.
2003, 17 minutes, No. 690062


CHEMICAL HANDLING SAFETY: FLAMMABLES
 Shows how to identify, handle and store flammable materials, and how to respond to a spill, leak or fire.
Accompanying guide available.
Closed captioned.
2003, 17 minutes, No. 690061


CHEMICAL HANDLING SAFETY: SOLVENTS
 Covers health and fire hazards, and symptoms of exposure to solvents. Gives precautions for handling, storage and emergency response.
Accompanying guide available.
Closed captioned.
2003, 16 minutes, No. 690063


CHEMICAL HANDLING SAFETY: THE BASICS
 Introduces basic principles of chemical safety, including hazard identification, storage and handling, PPE and emergency procedures.
Accompanying guide available.
Closed captioned.
2003, 17 minutes, No. 690060


CHEMICAL HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE
 Presents basic training on hazardous chemicals, including chemical labels, material safety data sheets and the written plan required by OSHA. Provides optional test segment at end.
Accompanying guide available.
2001, 20 minutes, No. 690141


CHEMICAL SPILLS PART 1: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
 Discusses how to prepare for a chemical spill and how to deal with a spill or release emergency.
Accompanying guide available.
2001, 5 minutes, No. 690147


CHEMICAL SPILLS PART 2: CONTROL PROCEDURES
 Explains how to contain and clean up an incidental chemical spill (one that does not require a full-scale response team).
Accompanying guide available.
2001, 5 minutes, No. 690148


CHLORINE SYSTEM SAFETY
 Describes how to make systematic evaluation of chlorine system, determine problem areas, and plan for emergencies.
Accompanying guide available.
1993, 19 minutes, No. 690096


CHLORINE
 Introduces the hazards of chlorine and covers proper storage and handling, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment.
Accompanying guide available.
1994, 5 minutes, No. 690145


COMMON TOXICOLOGY TERMS OF AN MSDS
 Explains common toxicological terms found in material safety data sheets.
1995, 10 minutes, No. 620226


COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
 Presents safe work practices for the handling and use of compressed gas cylinders. Includes mechanical and chemical hazards, inspections, testing, storage and transportation.
Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available.
2000, 14 minutes, No. 690034


COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
 Reviews proper labeling, handling, and storage of compressed gas cylinders.
1995, 5 minutes, No. 620207


COMPRESSED GASES: SAFE HANDLING
 Provides safe handling and storage information for compressed gases. Covers labeling, valves, leaks and the specific hazards of various types of compressed gases.
Accompanying guide available.
1995, 18 minutes, No. 690138


CONFINED SPACE ATMOSPHERIC TESTING
 Explains how to perform atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Includes information on instrument calibration, pre-entry and continuous monitoring, and responding to unacceptable test results.
1993, 17 minutes, No. 600011


CONFINED SPACE CASE HISTORIES
 Presents three case studies of confined space accidents and explains how they could have been prevented.
1995, 14 minutes, No. 620304


CONFINED SPACE ENTRY AND THE ENTRY PERMIT SYSTEM
 Covers the confined space entry permit system, confined space hazards and the responsibilities of each of the team members.
Accompanying guide available.
2002, 16 minutes, No. 620008


CONFINED SPACE ENTRY: INVESTIGATION
 Analyzes two confined space incidents to illustrate how to work safely in permit-required confined spaces. Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available. Closed captioned.
2005, 22 minutes, No. 620362


CONFINED SPACE ENTRY: KEEPING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES SAFE
 Describes the hazards of confined spaces and the procedures required for entry, including permits, atmospheric testing, equipment and the roles of the confined space entry team. Geared for government employees. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2008, 15 minutes, No. 620391


CONFINED SPACE HOTWORK
 Details requirements for hotwork in confined spaces, including confined space entry permits and hotwork permits.
1993, 20 minutes, No. 600010


CONFINED SPACE RESCUE
 Introduces potential confined space rescue team personnel to requirements for joining in-plant rescue team. Part 1 covers training, hazard recognition, and equipment. Part 2 covers technical rescue techniques, psychological aspects, and teamwork.
1993, 34 minutes, No. 600004


CONFINED SPACE VENTILATION
 Indicates when to ventilate, how to ventilate effectively, and safety precautions to be taken.
1993, 18 minutes, No. 600012


CONFINED SPACES: DANGEROUS PLACES
 Teaches how to work safely in and around confined spaces. Covers the types of hazards, entry permit requirements and emergency rescue. Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available. Closed captioned.
2007, 26 minutes, No. 620368


CONFINED SPACES: YOUR TRAINING
 Covers basics of confined space entry, including training, permits, atmosphere testing and monitoring, PPE, and attendant duties.
1995, 8 minutes, No. 620221


DANGER: BENZENE
 Reviews the hazards of benzene and encourages viewers to follow safety procedures.
Accompanying guide available.
1992, 5 minutes, No. 690146


DEALING WITH HAZARDOUS SPILLS
 Describes the five levels of HAZMAT training and the responsibilities of each level. Demonstrates how to clean up a small spill. Accompanying guide available.
2001, 23 minutes, No. 690201


DECON
 Teaches the principles of a decontamination operation for workers involved in cleanup actions at hazardous waste sites, hazardous releases and spills. Accompanying guide available.
1998, 17 minutes, No. 690203


DISPOSABLE RESPIRATORS: EXPOSURE CONTROL
 Discusses the proper use of disposable respirators, from simple dust masks to disposable half-mask styles with cartridges. Covers fit testing, changing and voluntary use. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2002, 11 minutes, No. 620108


DON`T LET IT GET YOU DOWN: HYDROGEN SULFIDE
 Describes characteristics of hydrogen sulfide, its physical effects, where it is found, how it is monitored, protective measures, and emergency procedures. Produced for petroleum industry.
1981, 18 minutes, No. 690009


DRUM HANDLING
 Covers safe handling of drums, including contents identification and sampling, opening, moving, and disposal.
1992, 18 minutes, No. 690072


GLOBAL HARMONIZATION: WORLDWIDE HAZARD COMMUNICATION
 Describes the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) created by the United Nations to standardize hazard communication systems around the world. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2008, 15 minutes, No. 690205


HANDLING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
 Provides refresher lesson on working with and around hazardous materials.
1995, 6 minutes, No. 620215


HAZ COM - YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW
 Reviews the four components of the OSHA hazard communication standard.
2001, 5 minutes, No. 690143


HAZARD COMMUNICATION
 Teaches employees the basics of chemical safety and hazard communication, including MSDSs, container labels and the new Globally Harmonized System. Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available.
2005, 16 minutes, No. 690176


HAZARD COMMUNICATION: BEHIND THE SCENES
 Covers in an entertaining fashion key elements of hazard communication training for workers in general industry: physical and health hazards of chemicals, chemical labels and material safety data sheets. DVD also available (No. 490162). Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2006, 21 minutes, No. 690162


HAZARD COMMUNICATION: ELEMENTS OF SAFETY
 Provides an introduction to hazard communication. Covers the requirements of OSHA's hazard communication rule, chemical hazards, exposure limits, MSDSs and labels. Closed captioned.
2006, 19 minutes, No. 690167


HAZARD COMMUNICATION: INFORMED FOR SAFETY
 Emphasizes the importance of using material safety data sheets and container labels to learn about the physical and health hazards of chemicals found in the workplace. Describes best practices for working with chemicals. Accompanying guide available.
2008, 15 minutes, No. 690207


HAZARD COMMUNICATION: KHAZ TALK RADIO
 Uses a talk radio show format to educate viewers about hazard communication and chemical safety. Covers labels, material safety data sheets, chemical hazards, safe handling and accidental releases.
Accompanying guide available.
1998,15 minutes, No. 690144


HAZARD COMMUNICATION: REGULATION AND RISK
 Presents introductory information about the hazard communication standard and the importance of working safely with chemicals. Explains how to use material safety data sheets and labels. Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available. Closed captioned.
2006, 20 minutes, No. 690178


HAZARD COMMUNICATION: YOUR KEY TO CHEMICAL SAFETY
 Encourages employees to ask the following questions about hazardous materials: What am I working with? Can it hurt me? How do I protect myself? What do I do if something goes wrong? Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2009, 13 minutes, No. 690002


HAZARD COMMUNICATION FOR NON-INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES
 Describes common office chemicals and how to work around them safely. Discusses the requirements of OSHAs hazard communication rule and explains material safety data sheets and labels. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned. DVD also available (No. 490166).
2004, 17 minutes, No. 690166


HAZARD COMMUNICATION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
 Presents an introduction to hazard communication and chemical safety that is geared to government employees working in a variety of environments. Closed captioned.
2007, 18 minutes, No. 690175


HAZARD COMMUNICATION FOR SCHOOLS: THE ROAD TO SAFETY
 Addresses hazard communication for school employees, covering training requirements, chemical hazards, and material safety data sheets.
Accompanying guide available.
1995, 17 minutes, No. 620271


HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS, YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW
 Tailors the importance of hazard communication to automotive repair and fleet maintenance facilities. Portrays potential hazards in actual job settings.
2002, 12 minutes, No. 620288


HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
 Encourages viewers to be familiar with chemicals in their workplaces, to read material safety data sheets and labels, to use personal protective equipment and to know what to do in emergencies.
Accompanying guide available.
2000, 5 minutes, No. 690142


HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING: HAZARD COMMUNICATION
 Explains purpose and components of OSHA Hazard Communication standard, including container labeling and MSDSs.
1994, 14 minutes, No. 620178


HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LABELS
 Describes container labeling requirements for hazardous materials. Covers HMIS, NFPA, DOT and EPA labeling systems.
Accompanying guide available.
2002, 22 minutes, No. 690049


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AWARENESS FOR TRADESPEOPLE: ELECTRICIANS
 Tailors importance of hazard communication to electricians. Portrays potential physical and health hazards in their actual job settings.
1993, 12 minutes, No. 620235


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AWARENESS FOR TRADESPEOPLE: GROUNDS PERSONNEL
 Tailors importance of hazard communication to grounds personnel. Portrays potential physical and health hazards in their actual job settings.
1993, 20 minutes, No. 620240


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AWARENESS FOR TRADESPEOPLE: MILLWRIGHTS & TINSMITHS
 Tailors importance of hazard communication to millwrights and tinsmiths. Portrays potential physical and health hazards in their actual job settings.
1993, 23 minutes, No. 620237


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AWARENESS FOR TRADESPEOPLE: PAINTERS
 Tailors importance of hazard communication to painters. Portrays potential physical and health hazards in their actual job settings.
1993, 16 minutes, No. 620236


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AWARENESS FOR TRADESPEOPLE: PIPEFITTERS
 Tailors importance of hazard communication to pipefitters. Portrays potential physical and health hazards in their actual job settings.
1993, 16 minutes, No. 620239


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AWARENESS FOR TRADESPEOPLE: TOOLMAKERS
 Tailors importance of hazard communication to toolmakers. Portrays potential physical and health hazards in their actual job settings.
1993, 15 minutes, No. 620238


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AWARENESS FOR TRADESPEOPLE: CARPENTERS
 Tailors importance of hazard communication to carpenters. Portrays potential physical and health hazards in their actual job settings.
1993, 16 minutes, No. 620234


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - THE FUNDAMENTALS
 Provides an introduction to hazardous substances. Covers hazard awareness, minimizing exposures and the roles of the organization and the individual employee. Accompanying guide available.
2008, 9 minutes, No. 690210


HAZARDOUS WASTE AWARENESS
 Reviews proper handling and storage of hazardous waste in workplace.
1994, 6 minutes, No. 690110


HAZCOM CASE HISTORIES: LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKES
 Presents case studies of three chemical accidents, and explains how they could have been prevented by reading warning labels or material safety data sheets.
Accompanying guide available.
1994, 19 minutes, No. 690151


HAZCOM: AN INTRODUCTION TO MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
 Gives viewers basic information about material safety data sheets.
Accompanying guide available.
2001, 5 minutes, No. 690149


HAZMAT SPILLS: ARE YOU READY?
 Reviews emergency response to chemical spills: recognition, reporting, and evacuation. Also discusses control and cleanup basics.
1994, 7 minutes No. 690104


HAZWOPER FIRST RESPONDER: AWARENESS LEVEL
 Provides the information needed for the first responder awareness level (level 1) of OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2002, 15 minutes, No. 690069


HAZWOPER FIRST RESPONDER: OPERATIONS LEVEL
 Focuses on the training required for first responder operations level (level 2) of OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2002, 17 minutes, No. 690070


HAZWOPER: ROLE OF THE FIRST RESPONDER
 Explains role of first responder to hazardous materials incidents in industrial workplace, including hazard recognition, use of PPE, and planning.
1996, 9 minutes, No. 690103


HAZWOPER: YOUR ROLE AS A FIRST RESPONDER
 Introduces role of first responder in hazardous materials incidents under OSHA’s HAZWOPER rule.
1995, 12 minutes, No. 690108


HEARING CONSERVATION TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
 Explains how noise exposure damages hearing and how to prevent hearing loss through audiometric testing, hearing protection and reducing off-the-job noise exposure. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2008, 15 minutes, No. 620393


HEARING PROTECTION: HCP & PPE
 Describes why hearing conservation programs are important in controlling noise exposure. Demonstrates various types of hearing protection and their use and care.
1994, 11 minutes, No. 620218


HEARING VIDEO
 Uses the style of a humorous TV science show to demonstrate how your ears work and the effects of hazardous noise on your hearing.
1997, 19 minutes, No. 620092


HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM AWARENESS
 Summarizes the requirements of OSHAs hexavalent chromium rule. Covers the health effects of hexavalent chromium and measures needed to reduce and monitor exposure. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2006, 17 minutes, No. 690168


HYDROGEN SULFIDE SAFETY
 Provides an introduction to safe work practices around hydrogen sulfide applicable to a variety of environments.
Accompanying guide and CD-ROM available.
2002, 14 minutes, No. 690032


IMPROVING INDOOR AIR QUALITY
 Presents simple guidelines for managing indoor air quality. Explains factors affecting IAQ: sources of contamination, building occupants, and HVAC system.
Accompanying guide available.
1996, 20 minutes, No. 620203


INDOOR AIR REPORT: BREATHE EASY
 Examines indoor air quality issues by defining problem and discussing solutions and preventive measures. Accompanying guide available.
1994, 16 minutes, No. 620194


INTRODUCTION TO HEARING PROTECTION
 Explains how noise damages ear, how hearing protectors work, and what employers are required to do.
1994, 6 minutes, No. 620229


INVISIBLE KILLER
 Describes where carbon monoxide is likely to be found, symptoms of poisoning, and first-aid procedures. Accompanying guide available.
1989, 6 minutes, No. 620204


LABORATORY SAFETY: THE FINER POINTS
 Provides a general overview of laboratory safety, including chemical fume hoods, emergency showers and eyewash stations, chemical storage and safe chemical use. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2002, 17 minutes, No. 690084


LEAD! TREAT IT WITH RESPECT
 Explains dangers of lead exposure to workers and their families, symptoms of lead poisoning, and methods to reduce exposure to lead.
1993, 17 minutes, No. 620074


MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
 Assists viewers to read and interpret material safety data sheets. Describes important sections and commonly-used terms. Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available. Closed captioned.
2007, 18 minutes, No. 690177


MOLD AWARENESS
 Provides a general overview of the hazards of mold in indoor environments. Addresses how to prevent and eliminate mold problems.
Accompanying guide available.
Closed captioned.
2003, 14 minutes, No. 690128


MSDS: INFORMATION YOU CAN USE
 Provides detailed information on material safety data sheets: how they are obtained, their common characteristics, and how they can assist with preventing and responding to emergencies.
Accompanying guide available.
1994, 19 minutes, No. 620182


NORM: NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
 Helps workers understand and manage naturally-occurring radiation exposure hazards. Emphasizes safe work practices around NORM contamination. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2008, 14 minutes, No. 690206


NOISE AND YOU
 Presents an introduction/review of how noise affects hearing and how to avoid hearing loss by assessing noise levels, reducing noise and using hearing protection.
Accompanying guide available.
2002, 19 minutes, No. 620106


OSHA LEAD STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL INDUSTRY: AN EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM
 Provides information on health effects of lead and measures necessary to minimize exposure, including medical surveillance, air monitoring, respiratory protection, and medical removal.
1993, 21 minutes, No. 620161


PSM & RMP AWARENESS
 Gives an overview of the requirements of OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard and EPA’s Risk Management Program regulation. Accompanying guide available.
2007, 14 minutes, No. 690180


PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
 Describes hazards of confined spaces, entry procedures, attendant responsibilities and rescue.
Accompanying guide and CD-ROM available.
Closed captioned.
2001, 20 minutes, No. 600029


PRACTICING SAFE SCIENCE
 Addresses chemical, physical, radiological and biological hazards in the molecular biology laboratory.
1992, 29 minutes, No. 690155


PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT: SOLVING THE PUZZLE
 Outlines 14 key components of process safety management, such as process hazard analysis, training and mechanical integrity.
Date unknown, 20 minutes, No. 690082


PROTECCION RESPIRATORIA: RESPIRE AIRE LIMPIO
 Provides thorough explanation for respirator users, including selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, proper use, inspection, seal checking, disinfection and storage. Also available in English (no. 620284). Accompanying guide available in Spanish.
1999, 18 minutes, No. 620285


QUE?! PROTEGIENDO SU AUDICION
 Takes an entertaining approach to illustrate what happens to workers who ignore the signs of hearing loss and what employees can do to protect their hearing while they still can. In Spanish. Also available in English (No. 620341). Accompanying guide available in Spanish. DVD also available (No. 420342).
2006, 14 minutes, No. 620342


RADIATION SAFETY
 Examines hazards of ionizing radiation, how it is used in industrial workplaces, and safe work practices.
Accompanying guide available.
1998, 15 minutes, No. 620247


RADIATION SAFETY
 Presents safety precautions for those who work around radioactive materials. Describes types of radiation, biological effects of exposure, monitoring, safe work practices and emergency procedures. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned. DVD also available (No. 490158).
2005, 22 minutes, No. 690158


REMEMBER CHARLIE
 Features Charlie Morecraft recreating his near-fatal accident at an oil refinery, emphasizing the real consequences of failing to follow safety procedures.
2001, 56 minutes, No. 690134


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
 Covers proper use of respirators, including inspections and fit-testing, as well as common respiratory hazards, types of respirators, and written procedures. Accompanying guide available.
1998, 12 minutes, No. 620241


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
 Discusses how the respiratory system works, common airborne hazards and the proper use, care and fit of respirators. Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available.
2006, 14 minutes, No. 620367


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
 Provides thorough explanation for respirator users, including selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, proper use, inspection, seal checking, disinfection and storage. Also available in Spanish (no. 620285). Accompanying guide available.
1998, 18 minutes, No. 620284


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: ANOTHER WORLD
 Describes how the lungs work, hazardous atmospheres, the respirator selection process and respirator maintenance.
Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available.
Close captioned.
1998, 22 minutes, No. 620294


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & SAFETY
 Teaches employees about the various kinds of airborne hazards and their potential effects on the body, the different types of respirators used to protect against these hazards and proper respirator use and care. Accompanying guide available.
2006, 24 minutes, No. 620358


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM: EMPLOYEE TRAINING
 Introduces employees to the measures required when respirators are used, including medical evaluations, respirator selection, fit tests, seal checks and cleaning. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2007, 16 minutes, No. 620361


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM: EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
 Presents key elements of a proper respiratory protection program as required by OSHA’s respiratory protection standard. Geared to managers and supervisors. Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned.
2007, 20 minutes, No. 620360


SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: DRIVER TRAINING
 Focuses on truck drivers transporting hazardous materials. Covers pre-trip vehicle inspections, driving safety, including with a trailer, and DOT regulations.
Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available.
1997, 16 minutes, No. 690123


SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: FUNCTION SPECIFIC TRAINING
 Presents basic DOT hazardous materials regulatory information and describes common job functions required of various types of employees.
Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available.
1997, 20 minutes, No. 690125


SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: GENERAL AWARENESS TRAINING
 Provides a general introduction to the requirements for the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available.
1997, 18 minutes, No. 690126


SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: SAFETY TRAINING
 Reviews types of chemical hazards and protective measures, as well as emergency response information, including use of emergency response guidebook.
Accompanying CD-ROM and guide available.
1997, 13 minutes, No. 690124


SAFETY IN THE RESEARCH LABORATORY: CHEMICAL HAZARDS
 Demonstrates the safety principles that apply to working with many of the hazardous chemicals found in the biology laboratory.
1994, 10 minutes, No. 690154


SAFETY IN THE RESEARCH LABORATORY: CHEMICAL STORAGE HAZARDS
 Discusses the basic principles of safe chemical storage in a typical research laboratory.
1995, 11 minutes, No. 690153


SAFETY IN THE RESEARCH LABORATORY: EMERGENCY RESPONSE
 Provides general guidance for responding to emergencies in the biology laboratory. Addresses fire safety and personal injuries, and demonstrates the proper cleanup of spills.
1994, 12 minutes, No. 690152


SILICA SAFETY AWARENESS
 Explains the risks of exposure to crystalline silica dust, what employers can do to ensure a healthy work environment and best practices for those who work around silica. Accompanying guide available.
2008, 14 minutes, No. 690209


SILICOSIS
 Reviews how workers can prevent silicosis by using PPE (especially respirators), engineering controls, and substitute materials.
Accompanying guide available.
1994, 6 minutes, No. 620200


SKIN CARE AND SAFETY
 Discusses skin hazards such as chemicals, sunlight and sharp objects. Recommends six steps to follow to protect the skin, including PPE, good housekeeping and hygiene and prompt medical attention.
Accompanying guide available.
1991, 13 minutes, No. 620292


SOLID WASTE SERIES: HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS
 Presents basic information about hazardous materials in the workplace, including labels and material safety data sheets. Geared to solid waste collection workers.
2009, 12 minutes, No. 620015


SOLVENTS
 Highlights safe work practices for solvents. Covers physical characteristics, health issues and personal protective equipment. Accompanying guide available.
2009, 7 minutes, No. 690036


TAKE HOME TOXICS
 Presents precautions required to prevent unintentionally taking home toxic materials from workplace.
1995, 6 minutes, No. 620212


TEN STEPS TO CHEMICAL SAFETY
 Leads viewers through a general orientation to chemical safety and hazard communication, focusing on 10 basic steps.
Accompanying guide available.
1998, 10 minutes, No. 620130


THINK WHAT IF, NOT IF ONLY
 Tells the story of Ken Woodward who lost his sight due to a chemical accident. Emphasizes how the accident affected his family and co-workers, and how it could have been prevented.
2002, 26 minutes, No. 690058


THOSE WHO KNOW DON'T TELL: THE ON-GOING BATTLE FOR WORKERS' HEALTH
 Introduces viewers to the history of occupational health, showing how workers and health professionals have collaborated over the past century to make workplaces healthier.
1989, 30 minutes, No. 690135


UNDERSTANDING HAZARD COMMUNICATION (SPANISH VERSION)
 Summarizes elements of OSHA's Hazard Communication standard, including labeling, MSDSs and training. In Spanish. Also available in English (no. 620181).
1994, 10 minutes, No. 620192


UNDERSTANDING HAZARD COMMUNICATION
 Summarizes elements of OSHA's Hazard Communication standard, including labeling, MSDSs and training. Also available in Spanish (no. 620192).
Accompanying guide available.
1994, 10 minutes, No. 620181


UNDERSTANDING THE HAZARD CLASSES
 Provides a detailed description of the nine DOT hazard classes, including recommended actions for emergency responders during hazardous materials incidents.
Accompanying guide available.
1999, 44 minutes, No. 690051


USING AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS
 Focuses on use of air purifying respirators, covering how to put them on and take them off, fit testing, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and storage. Also discusses respiratory hazards and respiratory protection programs. Accompanying guide available.
1995, 18 minutes, No. 620199


WASTE MINIMIZATION
 Explains benefits of waste reduction and recycling, and suggests how they can be done by manufacturers.
1995, 6 minutes, No. 690102


WHAT...?! PROTECTING YOUR HEARING
 Takes an entertaining approach to illustrate what happens to workers who ignore the signs of hearing loss and what employees can do to protect their hearing while they still can. Also available in Spanish (No. 620342). Accompanying guide available. Closed captioned. DVD also available (No. 420341).
2006, 13 minutes, No. 620341


WHAT HEARING LOSS SOUNDS LIKE
 Replicates two basic types of hearing loss, conductive and noise-induced sensorineural, to demonstrate what hearing loss actually sounds like.
1995, 12 minutes, No. 620269


WHAT YOU DON`T KNOW CAN HURT YOU: TOXICOLOGY
 Introduces principles of toxicology, potential risks from toxic chemicals, and proper precautions for minimizing exposure.
1983, 22 minutes, No. 690017


WHAT`S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?: HAZARD COMMUNICATION EMPLOYEE TRAINING
 Introduces chemical safety concepts such as physical and health hazards, routes of entry, and chronic and acute effects. Describes labels and MSDSs and information they contain. Intended for Hazard Communication standard training.
Accompanying guide available.
1996, 17 minutes, No. 620233


WHY PERMITS ARE IMPORTANT
 Emphasizes importance of confined-space entry permits and responsibility involved when signing one.
1994, 9 minutes, No. 690111


WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES
 Provides overview of requirements for entering confined spaces.
1994, 9 minutes, No. 620220


WORKING SAFELY WITH COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
 Covers safe storage, handling, and use of compressed gas cylinders.
Accompanying guide available.
1994, 14 minutes, No. 620250


WORKING SAFELY WITH METALWORKING FLUIDS
 Explains types of metalworking fluids, their potential health hazards, appropriate work practices, and basic fluid management program. Accompanying guide available.
1997, 15 minutes, No. 620267


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