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

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

For hundreds of years fire has been used as a means of improving our lifestyle. We use it to change the shape of metal, turn a solid into a liquid, and a liquid into a gas. We use it as a source of light, heat and energy. But fire can also be the source of destruction, injuries and fatalities.

This program examines scientific facts about the ways in which fire and flammable vapours behave as well as important procedures that can be implemented to prevent the occurrence of fires.

Topics included in the program:

• What is Fire?
• Essential Ingredients of a Fire
• Limits of Flammability
• Fire Prevention

Following established Safe Work Practices will help to ensure not only less likelihood of fires and explosions but also less chance of other accidents or injuries occurring.

RUNNING TIME: 12 Minutes

Fire blankets are an important tool when fighting the spread of a fire. This safety short gives you a quick overview of how to correctly use a fire blanket.

RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute

Most fires have one thing in common, they start small.   When a fire is small it gives the best opportunity to utilise the available fire fighting equipment and extinguish the fire before extensive damage or injuries occur.

Unless you are familiar with how to use different types of fire extinguishers and are able to select the appropriate extinguisher to use you will not be able to safely or confidently extinguish a fire using a portable fire extinguisher.

The program covers:

• The Components of Fire
• The Fire Tetrahedron
• Fire Fighting Techniques
  • Starvation
  • Smothering
  • Cooling
  • Stopping the Chemical Chain Reaction
• Extinguishing Agents
• • Water
  • Foam
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Dry Chemical Powder
  • Fire Blankets
• Fire Extinguishers and Classification of Fires
• How to operate Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Water
  • Foam
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Dry Chemical Powder
  • Fire Blankets
• General Guidelines

Being prepared for the possibility of a fire occurring will dramatically increase the chances that it will be controlled both quickly and safely.

RUNNING TIME: 18 Minutes

Unless you are familiar with how to use different types of fire extinguishers and are able to select the appropriate extinguisher to use you will not be able to safely or confidently extinguish a fire using a portable fire extinguisher. This safety short gives you a quick overview of how to operate a fire extinguisher.

RUNNING TIME: 5 Minutes

Fire can be the source of extreme destruction, serious injuries and many fatalities. This safety short outlines some of the prevention measures that can be taken to avoid fires.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

Fire awareness is an attitude, an attitude that incorporates the understanding of four basic areas which are:

• The Nature of Fire
• The Causes of Fire
• The Behaviour of Fire
• Fire Safety Management

Included in the program:

• A simple scientific explanation of fire
• Identification of common workplace hazards associated with fires
• Fire behaviour characteristics, which include the following five principles:
  • Fire must obey physical laws
  • Where there's fire there's smoke
  • It is the vapour that burns
  • Oxygen increases fire intensity
  • The principle of cooling, smothering and starving

Fire Safety Management can be defined as those activities which are undertaken to prevent fires from occurring, the controls that manage fire systems and emergencies and in the event of an uncontrolled fire, the suppression methods used to extinguish it.

Fire Safety Management is therefore comprised of three essential elements:

• Fire Prevention
• Fire Protection
• Fire Suppression

This program looks at each of these elements in some detail and concludes with identifying oxygen deprivation as the major cause of fire related deaths.

This program is aimed at all personnel to increase the general level of fire awareness.

DURATION: 15 Minutes

The main problem associated with burns is skin damage and the effect this damage has on the well-being of the victim. This safety short gives you a quick overview of how to treat different kinds of burns.

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

Fire is one of the most difficult things to control despite our increased ability to create and manage our environment.

It is a fact that approximately 70% of all businesses that suffer from a major fire fail within 3 years. Over 40% do not even re-open.

Almost all office fires start small. With established firefighting procedures and appropriate, well maintained firefighting equipment many fires can be easily controlled.

Topics covered in this program include:

• Fundamentals of fire fighting
  • Immediate safety of the individual
  • Calling the Fire Brigade
  • Attacking the fire if safe to do so
  • Evacuation if necessary
• Types of office fires most likely to occur
• Firefighting equipment in the office
• Operational details of different pieces of firefighting equipment
• Details of portable fire extinguishers
• Personal safety
• Assessment of most likely hazards

Office fires do happen and a knowledge of what to do should a fire occur in your work area can prevent damage and even save lives.

RUNNING TIME: 10 Minutes

• The purpose of the Code
• Where Hazchem Codes can be found
• The importance of understanding the Code
• How to interpret the Code
• The meaning of the number and letters that make up the Code
• The emergency measures indicated by Hazchem Codes, including fire fighting agents, possibility of violent reaction, the need for personal protective equipment, the need to contain or dilute chemicals, and the possibility of evacuation
• How composite Hazchem Codes are calculated for multiple chemicals
• The pro-active safety measures that can be implemented using the Hazchem Code.

Understanding the Hazchem Code and its importance can be vital in dealing with emergencies involving hazardous chemicals. 

Workplace housekeeping can be simply defined as the ongoing maintenance of all work areas and access ways to maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment.

But, as well as general cleaning and maintenance, good housekeeping practices also include such things as the provision of appropriate storage facilities, as well as adequate lighting and ventilation …. and ultimately, the look and feel of the whole working environment.

This program covers:

• Definition
• Benefits of Good Housekeeping
• Reducing Accidents and Injuries
• Fire Control
• General Guidelines

A commitment by everyone to adhere to good housekeeping practices will result in more pleasant working conditions and more importantly, create a safer workplace for everybody.

RUNNING TIME: 14 Minutes