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All videos are English DVDs unless otherwise specified.

A million excuses
Order code: BEHAVIOR-13
This online training safety video strikes a blow to the heart of complacency. In the main part of this health safety video, dozens of typical excuses for why safety guidelines or safety equipment are ignored are each answered and rebutted. This video keeps the viewer's attention with its off-the-wall responses and workplace safety guidelines.

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Hand tool ergonomics (VHS)
Order code: CONST-09
Excellent video covering the ergonomic exposures faced by workers who use hand tools on a daily basis (1997).

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Workplace hazard perception challenge
Order code: GENSAFE-01
Depicts real-life workplace scenarios to point out hazards. Challenges trainees to think about what they saw, relate it to their own work settings, and respond quickly and correctly. Topics covered include forklifts, stairs and walkways, lockout-tagout, machine guarding, and hazcom. Added features and benefits of this DVD include: trainer's guide, on-screen quiz, employee skill card, and video scenario review blanks (2003).

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Hazard recognition and control
Order code: GENSAFE-06 (Includes English and Spanish)
Show your workers the three root causes of accidents and the ways they can recognize, avoid, and prevent them. This program covers hazard recognition, spotting unsafe conditions and practices, and responsibilities of supervisors, team leaders, and employees. Added features and benefits of this DVD include: customizable PowerPointâ„¢, informative training points and bonus material for refresher or training talks, and a printable Leader's Guide (2008).

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Chain saw safety (VHS)
Order code: GENSAFE-07
Safe chain saw operation and maintenance, produced by Stihl Inc. (2000).

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Danger: chain saw
Order code: GENSAFE-09 (Includes English and Spanish)
Covers the safe use of chain saws, appropriate PPE and how to do an inspection/safety check of the saw. Shows how chain saw kickback and poor work practices are the greatest hazards of chainsaw use and how quickly accidents can occur. Includes an interview of a man who survived a life-threatening chain saw injury. Permission is granted to duplicate the program in its entirety for noncommercial purposes (2008).

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Shortcuts (VHS)
Order code: GENSAFE-15
Explores many common shortcuts and the proper methods as well. A good safety message for production workers and their supervisors (1991).

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Boxcutter/utility knife safety
Order code: GENSAFE-19
This video is an excellent overview of utility knife/box cutter safety. It begins with a series of mishaps caused by the unsafe use of utility knives. The mishaps are then carefully examined to reveal the underlying causes, as well as the steps that would prevent them. The video covers the following material: the proper use of box cutters/utility knives, using the correct knife for the job, knife maintenance and inspection, and proper blade changing and disposal.

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Winter safety
Order code: GENSAFE-23
Employers have discovered that their employees miss more time from work as a result of off-the-job accidents than on-the-job ones. Many of these accidents occur during the winter holidays as employees do unfamiliar tasks or infrequent tasks. "Winter safety" shows employees how to plan ahead and look for potential hazards that occur during the winter holiday season. Topics covered include: surviving in the cold, driving in winter weather, holiday decorations, and celebrating the season safely.

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What would you do next? Hazard identification and control
Order code: GENSAFE-35 (Includes English and Spanish)
Preventing accidents requires identifying and controlling workplace hazards. A worker who knows the hazards of her job is less likely to be injured. This interactive, bilingual training program provides instruction on hazard identification and potential controls (2005).

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Hand safety
Order code: GENSAFE-38
A must for anyone who works with machinery where hand injuries occur. Video covers common causes of hand injuries, proper use of hand tools, working with and around equipment and machinery, and pinch points (2007).

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The risk-takers (VHS)
Order code: GENSAFE-40
This is a very effective general safety video that takes a no-nonsense look at unsafe acts. The premise of the video is that accidents can be prevented if people act in a safe manner. Examines when and why people take risks and what the unintended consequences of taking these risks are, and not for just the person who chooses to be the "risk taker" (1985).

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Recognizing hazards
Order code: GENSAFE-43
Training with this dynamic video provides your workers with the observation techniques needed to identify hazards before an incident or accident occurs (2007).

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Hand and power tool safety (VHS)
Order code: GENSAFE-44 (Includes English and Spanish)
Discusses tools commonly involved in accidents, including wrenches, power tools, drills and saws. Also covers issues such as electrical safety, using bench vices, safe nailing and avoiding cheater bars. Included with video: employee guide (in English) (1994).

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Office safety basics
Order code: GENSAFE-46
This short, eight-minute film touches on many office safety subjects, including some lesser-known hazards. It covers many situations that could lead to a slip or a trip, such as an open drawer or a spill. It also addresses lifting and ergonomic safety, as well as knowing the emergency exits in case of a fire.

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Safety housekeeping: accident prevention (VHS)
Order code: HOUSEKEEP-01 (Includes English and Spanish)
Reminds your employees of the basics for keeping the workplace clean and safe, and encourages good habits and practices. Covers: general safety awareness principles; ordered workplace; clean, accessible, and well-lit exits, aisles, and stairs; choosing, inspecting, and correctly storing tools; importance of lockout-tagout; storage and handling of materials; hazardous substances, including MSDS; PPE; and safe storage/disposal (1994).

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Heat stress: staying healthy, working safely
Order code: OCCUPAT-10
This program explains how to protect your body in high temperatures and/or high humidity environments. Some of the topics covered in this program are: ways to stay hydrated, proper clothing, and techniques to cool someone down if they are showing signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke (2007).

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PPE: Don't start work without it (VHS)
Order code: PPE-01
Different parts of your body and different hazards require different forms of PPE. Learn to use the right equipment for each job--and use it correctly--with this important new video. Covers eyes and face, hearing, head, hand, and foot protection, plus basic PPE rules; included with video: employee handbook and CD-ROM Leader's Guide (2003).

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PPE: Win the race to safety!
Order code: PPE-03
This DVD features NASCAR star Bobby Labonte and compares the extreme dangers of auto racing to the industrial hazards workers encounter every day on the job. All aspects of PPE are covered, including safe use and maintenance, total body protection and hazard assessment. It also includes customizable PowerPoint presentation as well as bonus materials. Included with video: customizable PowerPoint presentation, a printable Leader's Guide, and helpful web links (2004).

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Personal protection equipment: safe in 8
Order code: PPE-04 (Includes English and Spanish)
When employees are safe, they're more focused and more effective. Give your PPE principles a makeover, including safe use and maintenance, total body protection, and hazard assessment. Also covers full protective covering along with maintenance and disposal Added features and benefits include: customizable PowerPoint, informative training points and bonus material for refresher or training sessions, a printable Leader's Guide for trainers (2008).

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Personal protective equipment: awareness and attitude
Order code: PPE-05
This video contains a clear, concise overview of various types of PPE, situations that warrant PPE, and how to properly use PPE. Because 70 percent of workers with hand injuries were not wearing gloves, it is obvious how important PPE safety training is. PPE training can help save lives, limbs, and senses, so don't miss this opportunity to solidify the proper PPE training with this OSHA personal protective equipment video. .

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Eye safety
Order code: PPE-09
This program features scenes from a variety of jobsites that show several situations where eye protection is needed and used correctly. Your workers will develop a respect for eye protection and understand the lifelong consequences from not using adequate eye protection (2007).

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Personal protective equipment (VHS)
Order code: PPE-13 (Includes English and Spanish)
Comply with OSHA's 1910.132 | This video discusses all hazards and protective wear: gloves, arm and wrist protection, foot and body coverings, and head, eye, ear, and breathing protection devices. Covers required training topics: determining when PPE is needed and which type is appropriate; wearing, adjusting, and removing PPE; and PPE limitations, care, maintenance, and disposal (1994).

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