More than half a million U.S. workers in various industries perform welding, cutting, brazing and soldering work as part of their jobs every day. In a year’s time, these tasks will kill more than fifty of them. Thousands more will be injured. Some of their workplaces will have been damaged by fires and explosions as well.

This program covers the hazards that are associated with welding and cutting tasks, and explain the equipment and safe practices employees can use to avoid them.

Topics covered include:

• The potential hazards of welding
• “Designated areas”, work permits and confined spaces
• Preventing fires while welding
• Protecting against toxic fumes
• Goggles, helmets and hand shields
• Gloves, clothing and other protective equipment
• and more

Available in English and Spanish

(Producer: Marcom)

This program provides the information that employees need to work safely with these potentially hazardous storage containers and the gases inside them. And this updated program features all-new visuals and a fresh look and feel to engage employees more effectively and promote better learning.

Topics covered include:

• Types of gases and their cylinders
• The hazards of cylinders and the gases they contain
• Storing compressed gas cylinders
• Handling cylinders safely
• Installing compressed gas cylinders
• Finding and dealing with leaks
• and more

Available in English and Spanish

(Producer: Marcom)

This program illustrates the proper use and maintenance of cranes and lifting devices with emphasis on safety. The most important safety feature is the operator’s knowledge of how to use, inspect, and maintain the equipment. Safety around hoisting equipment is extremely important because one little mistake can be disastrous. Damaged or worn out parts also make your equipment unsafe to use.  It’s your responsibility to check it thoroughly before you use it. If something is wrong or unsafe, report it to your foreman who will take action to get it corrected.

Training is essential for anyone operating cranes, chains, hoists or slings. This program meets OSHA requirements and will help your employees to maintain a safe & efficient workplace.

• Safe Use of Equipment
• Hook Safety
• Hoists
• Summary

This short program is designed to explain some of the basics of machine guarding and to give you information relating to potential hazards you can avoid by working and acting safely around equipment and machinery.

Discusses control of hazardous energy source (Lockout/Tagout) machine guarding requirements and personal responsibility when working with moving parts of machines. A must see for all industrial employees!

To be sure your maintenance people are properly trained, this program provides information on proper lockout/tagout techniques, electrical safety, machine guarding, safe lifting & much more! An excellent safety awareness tool for both new and experienced employees.

This program reviews the hazards that are associated with working with cranes, discuss the federal regulations that address these hazards and discuss the policies and procedures that employees should follow to work safely with these machines.

Topics covered include:

• Different types of cranes
• Crane hazards and safety standards
• Conducting a crane safety inspection
• Preparing a boom crane for a lift
• Lifting, moving and landing a load
• and more

Available in English and Spanish

(Producer: Marcom)

This program reviews the hazards associated with rigging and moving loads, and discuss the equipment and safe work practices that employees should use to avoid them.

Topics covered include:

• Rigging and crane safety
• Choosing the right sling for the load
• Types of hitches and how to use them
• Standard hand signals
• Lifting, moving and lowering a load safely
• and more

Available in English and Spanish
(Producer: Marcom)

This program reviews the hand, wrist and finger hazards that employees may encounter in their workplace, and show them the equipment and safe work practices they can use to prevent injuries.

Topics covered include:

• The hand’s design and structure
• Safe work practices
• Preventing ergonomic injuries
• Choosing tools and using them safely
• Selecting the best gloves for the job
• and more

Available in English and Spanish

(Producer: Marcom)

Safety in the Maintenance Department Training

The second part of a 2 part series this video covers training in lockout/tagout, confined spaces, fire prevention, ladder safety, compressors, chemicals & hazardous materials MSDS & chemical labeling. An excellent overview of each categoryand provides updated or annual refresher training for persons working in maintenance.

• Lockout/Tagout
• Confined Space – “The Silent Killer”
• Fire Prevention
• The Safe Way to Use Ladders
• Compressors
• Chemical and Hazardous Materials
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Labels and Labeling
• Summary

Safety in the Maintenance Department Video

Maintenance personnel are relied on to keep organizations moving. It is a demanding job. They are exposed to all types of potential hazards such as electrical tools and equipment. This program focuses on safety procedures when using hand and power tools, drilling and cutting.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hand and Power Tool Safety
• Power Tools
• Electrical Tools
• Drilling and Cutting
• Summary