An Angle Grinder, sometimes called a side or disc grinder is a handheld power tool commonly used for cutting, grinding and polishing.

The use of angle grinders can be extremely dangerous. If incorrectly used, angle grinder discs can shatter causing projectiles to fly violently through the air hitting the operator and others in the work area.

This program includes:

• Types of Angle Grinders
• Pre-Use Checks
• Safe Operation
• Disc Shatter
• Kick Back
• Other Angle Grinder Hazards
• Control Measures

This program is aimed at professional and non-professional operators of Angle Grinders as a safety and operational guide.

RUNNING TIME: 9 Minutes

Asbestos 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: 

• The Dangers of Asbestos
• Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, and Lung Cancer
• Where can we find Asbestos?
• Hazards of Asbestos
• Control Measures
• The Asbestos Register
• Asbestos Monitoring
• Personal Protective Equipment           

This program has been produced to be shown to all personnel who may potentially come across asbestos in the workplace. 

RUNNING TIME: 11 Minutes

Statistics show that unsafe acts are the most common cause of workplace accidents. Despite the introduction of training programs and safe work practices and procedures, controlling unsafe acts has proven to be difficult. The reason for this is that unsafe acts involve the Human Factor, that is, they occur as a result of people’s attitudes and behaviours.

Behavioural Safety offers a way to reduce the incidence of unsafe acts by modifying people’s behaviours and improving their attitudes towards safety.
 
This program is designed to provide an understanding of Behavioural Safety and to show how a Behavioural Safety program works.

The program looks at:

• Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Behaviours and attitudes towards safety
• The theory Behaviour Modification
• The ABC model
• Positive reinforcement
• The three components of a Behavioural Safety program
• The Behavioural Safety Observation

RUNNING TIME:   12 minutes

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV are three Bloodborne Diseases which are a concern in the workplace, but what is a Bloodborne Disease? How can it be passed from one person to another? What can you do to reduce your risk of exposure? And what should you do if you may have been exposed to a Bloodborne Disease?

This program covers:

• A definition of Bloodborne Pathogens
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis B
• HIV/AIDS
• How infection occurs
• Control of hazards
• Clean up of blood and body fluid spills
• Use of gloves and hand washing
• What to do if you have been exposed

The objective of this program is to increase awareness of Bloodborne Pathogens and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

Bloodborne Pathogens can cause disease but the risks should not be overdramatised.   Following procedures that have been laid down will go a long way to protect you from infection.

DURATION: 15 Minutes

Bomb threats and the placement of explosive devices are both actions that are designed to strike at the heart of your organisation. 

The perpetrators of these crimes have one of two things in mind.....They want to disrupt the normal flow of business creating an atmosphere of anxiety and panic, or they want to injure people and damage property.

This program examines the strategy that should be adopted to deal with either or both of the situations. (Threat or Placement)

• The nature of bomb threats
• The definition of a bomb threat
• The telephone call
• Bomb threat strategy
• The Bomb Threat Checklist
• What to do if you receive a bomb threat

This program has been produced to be shown to all personnel who may become involved in a bomb threat incident.

RUNNING TIME: 5 Minutes

There are many reasons why a building, or a group of buildings may need to be evacuated including:

• Fires
• Chemical Spills
• Toxic or Explosive Gas Releases,
• Explosions
• Violent Behaviour, and
• Bomb Threats.

The larger the building, the more organisation is required to ensure everyone is evacuated effectively and as safely as possible. But regardless of the size or type of building or buildings, or number of employees, every organisation should have a tried and tested evacuation plan.

This program covers:

• The Evacuation Plan
• The Evacuation Team
• The Chief Warden
• Your Responsibility
• Training and Practice

Every Building must have a tried and tested evacuation plan, and everyone must be familiar with it, and know their role.

RUNNING TIME: 9 Minutes

Bullying can happen in any organisation or workplace, and anyone can be a victim of it.

Workplace bullying can have severe effects on anyone subjected to it including:

• Anxiety,
• Depression, and
• Physical harm.

Bullying can affect a victim's life and relationships outside of work and in some cases cause health problems such as headaches and sleep disorders.

This program covers the following:

• What is bullying?
• Bullying prevention
• What should be in an effective workplace bullying policy
• Bullying response

Clearly it's in everyone's best interests to prevent workplace bullying, and put a stop to it wherever it occurs. By working together to develop effective policies and procedures, and being vigilant in identifying and addressing bullying, healthier and safer workplaces for everyone can be achieved.

RUNNING TIME: 7 Minutes

This program examines the general principles of first aid treatment for burns victims.

The main problem associated with burns is skin damage and the effect this damage has on the well-being of the victim.  This program therefore starts with a detailed look at the skin’s structure and functions.

Areas covered in this program include:

• Causes of burns
• Classification of burns
• Life threatening outcomes from burns: Infection, Shock, Breathing difficulties
• General first aid principles of management of burns victims
• Guidelines for seeking medical assistance.

The first aid treatments for the following types of burns are covered: 

• Flame burns
• Scalds
• Electrical burns, and
• Chemical burns 

A severe burn is not only life threatening but it can also have profound effects, not only on the victim, but also on the victim’s family. 

In the workplace many burns result following violations of safe work practices.  This program graphically illustrates to the entire workforce the need for recognition, evaluation and control of hazards that may lead to burns injuries. 

The program also informs the audience what to do should they be personally involved in a burn emergency.

RUNNING TIME: 17 Minutes

The Chain of Responsibility is an initiative in the transport industry, under which health and safety in transport is the responsibility not just of the driver, but of everyone who is involved in the supply chain.

This program examines the important role everyone involved in the completion of a transport task has in making sure safety guidelines are adhered to.

Topics included in the program:

• Schedulers
• Consignors and Consignees
• Loaders and Unloaders
• Drivers

When everyone in the chain is working together to manage risks, and recognises that responsibility for the safe completion of a transport task lies with all of them, safety is greatly improved, and everyone’s job becomes easier.

RUNNING TIME: 7 Minutes

• The components of the chainsaw
• Chain types and selection
• Chain components
• Sharpening the chain and setting the depth gauge
• Guide bar maintenance and chain assembly
• Chain Tension
• Personal Safety
• Operational Safety

Chemicals 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: 

• Details on chemical entry into the body
• The dose and hazards
• Fire and explosion
• Environmental pollution
• Control measures
• Storage
• Evaluation of handling and storage methods 

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 realisation 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

Compressed air is not ‘just air’, it is air travelling in an intense stream at a high velocity. Exposure to it can result in severe injuries or even fatality. This safety short gives you a quick overview of the do’s and don’ts when using compressed air.

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

Every 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:

• Oxygen deficient atmospheres
• Oxygen enriched atmospheres
• Flammable or explosive atmospheres, and
• Toxic or poisonous atmospheres.

Energy sources include:

• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Hydraulic
• Pneumatic
• Kinetic, and
• Thermal.

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 utilise any personal protective that has been identified as necessary.

Confined spaces can be safe if approached in the right manner.

RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes

Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

As a family, coronaviruses are common across the globe. Recently, a new strain of coronavirus was discovered that has not previously been identified in humans. This new coronavirus, sometimes referred to as the novel coronavirus, leads to Coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19.

This program covers:

• Common Symptoms
• Who is at most risk?
• How Coronaviruses are spread
• Control Measures
• Hand Washing
• What to do if you experience symptoms

The objective of this program is to increase awareness of Coronaviruses in general, and COVID-19 more specifically, and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

Following procedures that have been laid down will go a long way to protect you from infection.

RUNNING TIME: 10 Minutes