Asbestos was once a widely used material: cheap, strong, fire and water...
MORE INFOAsbestos 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.
This program covers:
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...
MORE INFOChemicals 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...
MORE INFOThe 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...
MORE INFOEvery 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...
MORE INFOEvery 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
Most workplaces are literally surrounded by a maze of electrical circuits....
MORE INFOMost 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
Every year, vast quantities of chemicals are sold and shipped, for use in...
MORE INFOEvery year, vast quantities of chemicals are sold and shipped, for use in workplaces around the world.
And, with a global level of trade comes a need to ensure that the hazards pertaining to chemical products are clearly communicated - regardless of where in the world those products are being put to use.
While national laws and regulations relating to chemicals may be similar, they are often different enough to require multiple sets of Labels, Safety Data Sheets, and other information when being traded internationally.
All this creates the potential for confusion - which, when dealing with hazardous chemicals - could have disastrous consequences in the workplace.
Developed at the UN level, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (or GHS for short) aims to develop a single, globally harmonized system to address:
This program provides an overview of these elements as your workplace makes the transition to the GHS.
DURATION: 13 Minutes
Every combination of class and category classification under the GHS,...
MORE INFOEvery 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
The Hazard Communication Standard, or HCS, also sometimes...
MORE INFOThe Hazard Communication Standard, or HCS, also sometimes known as HAZCOM – is an information and training standard for the use of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, designed to reduce the incidence of chemically related injuries and illnesses.
The Hazard Communication Standard is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals or GHS. This update to HCS will provide a common approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets.
This program covers:
Hazardous chemicals in the workplace can pose a multitude of hazards and risks. Any chemicals you work with must be properly labelled, and it is important that you know how to effectively gain valuable information from the labels and SDSs around you.
Make sure you have the knowledge and the training required to ensure your workplace is a safe one.
In many workplaces the potential for the inhalation of hazardous...
MORE INFOA lack of understanding of how hazardous atmospheres are created can lead to...
MORE INFOA 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...
MORE INFOThere 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
HAZCOM stands for Hazard Communication. HAZCOM 1994 is...
MORE INFOHeat related hazards in the workplace have the potential to cause serious...
MORE INFOThe program is designed to suit any work environment where heat may be a potential hazard, and provide people with a practical understanding of the types of control measures that can be implemented to reduce the health risks associated with heat hazards in the workplace.
Through increasing people’s awareness of heat hazards the risk of heat related illnesses and injuries can be reduced.
RUNNING TIME: 17 Minutes
Cuts, burns, amputations, exposures to hazardous substances, electric...
MORE INFOCuts, burns, amputations, exposures to hazardous substances, electric shocks, asphyxiations and drownings are just some examples of consequences that can occur when work is carried out on plant and equipment that has not been properly shutdown.
The shutdown of plant and equipment before work is carried out is commonly referred to as a lockout or a lockout/tagout.
Lockouts protect the health and safety of the people working directly on the piece of equipment or plant as well as others who may be in the vicinity.
This program covers:
The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of following Lockout Procedures 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
Accidents resulting from inadequate equipment and machine guarding cause...
MORE INFOAccidents resulting from inadequate equipment and machine guarding cause some of the most traumatic injuries in the workplace today.
This program covers the following:
Advances in technology, safety standards and risk management have all contributed to increasingly effective guards being used in the workplace today, but despite all these advances, horrific accidents still occur.
When guards are not in place or when guards are not used correctly, people can be pulled into machines, have limbs amputated and body parts crushed.
It is therefore critical that we are aware of and understand the elements covered in this program. This will help all workplace personnel to avoid accidents and injuries when working with equipment and machinery.
RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes