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

There are numerous injuries that can occur in the workplace and amongst the most common are Cuts and Bleeding. These can range from small scratches through to serious cuts, embedded objects, amputations and injuries that can lead to internal bleeding.

Many bleeding incidents are not severe and can be treated with simple first-aid and the body’s own ability to clot. Some are more serious and require urgent action.  Serious bleeding that is not stopped quickly is life threatening. 

This program covers:

• The Composition of Blood
• A Definition of Blood Vessels
• The Effects of Bleeding on the Body
• External Bleeding
• The Treatment of Minor Wounds
• The Treatment of Major Wounds
• Internal Bleeding

The objective of this program is to highlight the major hazard areas associated with Cuts and Bleeding and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

RUNNING TIME: 9 Minutes

Our feet provide us with balance and support for our bodies and enable us to walk, run, drive, operate machinery, play sport and so on.

This program addresses:

• Why people injure their feet
• Common types of foot injuries
• Steps to prevent foot injuries
• Evaluation of foot injury hazards
• Control measures for existing hazards
• Safety footwear

Falling objects cause the largest number of foot injuries in the workplace, there are however numerous other potential hazards that can lead to injuries.

This program is aimed at all personnel who may come into contact with any of these hazards.

RUNNING TIME: 10 Minutes

Hand held power tools, hand guided equipment, and holding materials being worked by hand feed machines, can all transmit vibrations to the hands and arms. Regular exposure to hand-arm vibration can lead to what is known as hand-arm vibration syndrome, also referred to as HAVS.

The symptoms and effects of HAVS most commonly result in: 

• Loss of strength to the hands,
• Tingling, numbness and pain to the hands, and
• Fingers going white and then becoming red and painful, after the task has been completed.

Symptoms usually last for a short time, however, with continued exposure to vibration the symptoms may have longer lasting effects, and with time, usually a few years, could become permanent, causing ongoing pain.

Awareness of the problem of hand-arm vibration syndrome, a commitment to identify hazards and reduce risk levels, combined with an individual commitment to health and safety, will help prevent HAVS issues occurring.

RUNNING TIME: 7 Minutes

Most of our activities take place above ground level.  In fact, many occur between 1 and 2 metres above the ground and frequently much higher........This puts the head in the firing line of many potential hazards.

Hazards that include:

• Falling objects
• Slips, trips and falls
• Protrusions
• Flying objects
• Toxic fumes
• Noise levels
• Obstructed vision
• Chemical splashes
• Inadequate lighting
• Long hair

Types of injuries include:

• Permanent disfigurement
• Deafness
• Blindness
• Loss of mobility
• Loss of control of bodily functions
• Mental retardation
• Death

The preventative measures that need to be addressed are covered in detail. A head injury could be the first, the worst and last injury you will ever receive.

RUNNING TIME: 10 Minutes

Our ability to hear is important to us in many ways. By far the most important aspect of our hearing is the ability it gives us to hear other people speak. It enables us to interact with people, to listen, to learn, and to easily communicate.

This program covers:

• Causes of Hearing Loss
• Noise Induced Hearing Loss – The basic facts
• Noise Induced Hearing Loss – What damage is done to the ear
• Basic Facts about Sound and Noise
• The Hearing Test & Audiogram
• Noise Control Measures
• Hearing Protection

Poor hearing can dramatically change your lifestyle. It can lead to misunderstandings and give other people an impression of rudeness or even a lack of intelligence. It can make you more vulnerable to accidents and injuries, limit employment opportunities and lead to social isolation.

The objective of this program is to explain the major hazard areas associated with noise and to increase awareness of noise issues in the workplace.

‘Noise Induced Hearing Loss’ strongly reinforces the fact that once hearing is damaged, it cannot be repaired. However the program also reinforces that Noise Induced Hearing Loss is preventable.

RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes

Not all workplace hazards can be fully controlled or eliminated.

When hazards in the work environment cannot be ‘engineered out’, or when guards, shields and other safety devices have limited effectiveness, there will often be a need to wear personal protective equipment.

It is important to understand that personal protective equipment is not a substitute for hazard control, but the last safety option to be implemented after all other practical safety measures have been considered and applied.

Personal protective equipment therefore is rarely used in isolation and is often incorporated into safety procedures as an added protection should an accident occur.

This program examines in detail:

• Eye and Face Protection
• Head Protection
• Respiratory Protection
• Hearing Protection
• Protective Clothing

In each section we examine why, when and how the protection is worn.

Long and short term illness, major and minor injuries, poisoning, electric shock and so on, can all be prevented at times with the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

This program is designed for all personnel who are required to wear personal protective equipment.  It is a general program suitable for induction or to reinforce the need to wear items of personal protection.

RUNNING TIME: 17 Minutes

In workplaces where hazardous chemicals are in use, spills are one of the biggest safety concerns.

Chemical spills can be a great danger to individuals in the workplace, as well as to the broader environment and public. It’s up to those working with chemicals to ensure they don’t have a damaging effect.

This program examines the effects spills can have, as well as methods for prevention and clean up.

Topics included in the program:

• Effects of Spills
• Spill Prevention
• Spill Cleaning

Spills are an ever-present hazard in many workplaces. By having a clear plan for spill control, and sticking to it rigorously, the threat they pose can be reduced to an absolute minimum.

RUNNING TIME: 10 Minutes