Road safety is a major public safety issue. A large proportion of road...
MORE INFORoad safety is a major public safety issue. A large proportion of road travel is work-related, and research shows that work vehicles are involved in accidents at a higher rate than private vehicles.
This program examines the important role played by all members of an organization in avoiding accidents, including observing warning signs and maintaining strict adherence to company policy.
Topics included in the program:
Work-related driving presents some significant safety challenges. But, with due care and attention accidents and injuries can and will be reduced.
RUNNING TIME: 7 Minutes
Elevating Work Platforms are also referred to as EWPs or Mobile Elevating...
MORE INFOElevating Work Platforms are also referred to as EWPs or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). The use of EWPs has been a major factor in the reduction of falls accidents in the workplace, and in many cases, the use of an EWP is the safest solution to enabling temporary work at height.
However, the use of EWPs is not risk free. There are many potential hazards associated with the use of EWPs.
This comprehensive EWP safety program covers:
The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating EWPs safely and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.
DURATION: 16 Minutes
The use of Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs), also referred to as Mobile...
MORE INFOThe use of Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs), also referred to as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) has been a major factor in the reduction of falls and accidents in the workplace. This safety short gives you a quick overview of the general guidelines when operating an EWP.
RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes
The use of Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs), also referred to as Mobile...
MORE INFOThe use of Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs), also referred to as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) has been a major factor in the reduction of falls and accidents in the workplace. This safety short gives you a quick overview of checks that should be performed before operating an EWP.
RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes
It should be the priority of every organization, and every individual...
MORE INFOIt should be the priority of every organization, and every individual within an organization, to protect the health and safety of their colleagues and the public, and to ensure their workplace minimizes environmental damage, in all its forms.
This program examines how organizations can be aware of their impact on the environment and methods that can be implemented to reduce environmental damage.
Topics included in the program:
Knowing the ways in which your workplace can affect the environment, and staying aware of the ways you can prevent environmental damage from your work, is the first step to creating a more eco-friendly workplace.
RUNNING TIME: 11 Minutes
Forklifts – sometimes called Lift Trucks – are a common sight in many...
MORE INFOForklifts – sometimes called Lift Trucks – are a common sight in many workplaces, and often make the lifting and transporting of goods and materials much easier and safer.
But without good safety practices and procedures in place forklifts can be very dangerous. In fact, forklifts are a leading cause of workplace deaths and injuries.
A loaded forklift can weigh many tonnes, and do a lot of damage in the event of an accident. In addition, they are frequently less stable than many other vehicles.
This comprehensive forklift safety program covers:
The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating Forklifts safely and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.
DURATION: 18 Minutes
A loaded forklift can weigh many tonnes, and do a lot of damage in the event...
MORE INFOA loaded forklift can weigh many tonnes, and do a lot of damage in the event of an accident. In addition, they are frequently less stable than many other vehicles. This safety short gives you a quick overview of checks that should be performed before operating a forklift.
RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute
This program looks at a range of lifting equipment and the fundamental...
MORE INFOThe program looks at all the general do's and don'ts when using slings and highlights the importance of the pre-use checks and what all operators should look for when selecting the appropriate sling for a given task.
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
Pendent, or hand controlled, overhead cranes or hoists are one of the most...
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