Most workplaces are literally surrounded by a maze of electrical circuits. Cables, conduits and extension cords deliver electricity to plant, equipment appliances and lights.
 
The vast majority of people know very little about electricity and this lack of knowledge makes it very difficult for people to recognise potential hazards. Without a basic understanding of how electricity behaves and what effects electricity can have on the human body, it is very difficult to understand what we as individuals can or should do, to reduce the risks associated with specific electrical hazards.

This program contains the following information:
 
Basic facts – definitions and explanations of basic electrical terms.
Basic rules – states and explains the three basic rules that apply to electricity.
 
            Rule #1 - Electricity will only travel in a circuit.
            Rule #2 - Electricity will always travel in the path of least
                              resistance.
            Rule #3 - Electricity will always try to travel to the ground.
 
            Effects of Current on the Human Body – explains what effects
            different current levels will have on the body. Also explains
            how the resistance offered by the human body can vary under
            different circumstances.
 
            Common Hazards – this section looks at the most common
            hazards found in the workplace, including overhead power
            lines and the use of extension cords.
 
            Hazard Control – this section identifies human error as the
            number one cause of electrical accidents in the workplace.
            The section also covers the most common ‘do’s and don’ts’
            that apply to electrical safety and finishes  with information
            on the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.
 
Electricity is a convenient, cost effective and surprisingly safe source of energy in every workplace. We should however not become complacent about the potential hazards associated with electricity. Even though there are relatively few accidents associated with electricity, many of the accidents that do happen have serious or devastating results.
 
RUNNING TIME: 22 Minutes

In the control of a skilled person Electrical Power Tools show their flexibility and their speed.

This program shows operators how to get the best out of their Power Tools and how to use them effectively and safely.

The tools covered in this program include:

• Power Drills
• Belt and Orbital Sanders
• Jig and Circular Saws
• Power Planers

Topics discussed in this program include:

• Specific safety procedures when using electrical equipment
• Personal safety, including clothing and breathing apparatus
• How to identify inefficiencies and overloading of equipment
• Understanding the types and applicable uses for drill bits, saw blades, etc
• Step by step instruction in skilled use of all Power Tools in the program

This program is aimed at professional and non-professional operators of Electric Power Tools as a safety and operational guide.

RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes

In addition to the potential for injury and death, electrical accidents in the workplace can result in a wide variety of outcomes including damage to equipment, fires and explosions. This safety short outlines the important rules to consider when working with electricity.

RUNNING TIME: 4 Minutes

Most electrical accidents occur as a result of existing control measures being either ignored or violated. This safety short gives you a quick overview of some do’s and don’ts when working with electricity.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

The only way to get the best out of your power tools is to make sure you know how to use them effectively and safely. This safety short gives you some safety essentials that should be considered when operating a power tool.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

It's important to have a basic understanding of how electricity behaves if you intend to work with it. This safety short gives you some facts to consider when working with electricity.

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

This program has been produced to inform and educate on the safety issues that exist in the office environment. It looks at the common and often overlooked hazards that could exist in an average office, and how these hazards can be recognised and controlled to reduce the risks to individuals working in offices.

The program provides:

• An understanding that although the typical office doesn’t contain the obvious life-threatening hazards of some work environments, the hazards that do exist in the office can nonetheless cause real damage.
• An awareness of the different kinds of hazard that exist in the office, such as slip, trip and fall hazards, manual handling hazards, fire hazards and electrical hazards.
• An understanding of the principles behind workstation ergonomics, and how these principles can be used to avoid injuries and protect health.
• Knowledge of the correct steps to be taken to avoid accidents and injuries in the office environment, such as good housekeeping, correct lifting and carrying, safe use of electricity, and fire prevention and fire fighting methods.
• A heightened awareness of the issue of workplace safety when applied specifically to the office situation.

It’s easy to consider the office a perfectly safe work environment, and forget about the hazards that can exist. Just because you work in an office, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be concerned for your own health and safety, and that of your colleagues.

DURATION: 12 Minutes

Elevating Work Platforms are also referred to as EWPs or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). The use of EWPs has been a major factor in the reduction of falls accidents in the workplace, and in many cases, the use of an EWP is the safest solution to enabling temporary work at height. 

However, the use of EWPs is not risk free.  There are many potential hazards associated with the use of EWPs.

This comprehensive EWP safety program covers:

• Types of EWPs
• Pre-Operational Checks
• General Guidelines
• Hazards, including
  Tipping
  Collapses
  Trapping and Crushing
  Falls
  Electrical Hazards
  Object Falling from Height
• Control Measures

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating EWPs safely and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

DURATION: 16 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

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

In the past, safety was often regarded as just an adjunct to production. 

Today, it is well recognised that managing safety issues efficiently and effectively will contribute to an organisation's financial viability and it will demonstrate a commitment to the most valuable asset of any organisation; its people.

Safety awareness is the starting point to accident prevention.

Included in this program:

• What is an Accident?
• Why do accidents occur?
• Who is responsible for safety?
• Safety policies
• Recognition, evaluation and control of hazards
• Safe work procedures
• Manual handling
• Good Housekeeping practices
• Use of tools and equipment
• General safety requirements.

What is Safety Awareness?

It's a responsibility, a commitment, an obligation.  It's common sense, teamwork and safe work procedures.  It's recognising hazards and showing a willingness to act to control any hazard present.

The program has been designed for all personnel.  It can be used as a general safety training program and can also be utilised as an induction program for new personnel to introduce safety concepts.

RUNNING TIME: 12 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

This program has been produced to explain the “Safety Essentials” of workplace safety. It identifies what the essentials are, why it is important to keep them in mind, the reasons behind them, and how a good understanding of these “Safety Essentials” can help in preventing serious workplace accidents.

The program commences by addressing the importance of workplace safety and the possible consequences of workplace accidents, including the direct and hidden costs to individuals and organisations.

Main Program Sections:
The program is broken down into four main sections, each section covers one of the four “safety essentials”.

Section One
This section addresses the fundamental question of exactly how you can be harmed in the workplace.

Section Two
There are some fundamental expectations that every organisation has of its employees in matters related to safety. This section details the ten rules and principles that everyone should know.

Section Three
This section covers correct manual handling techniques with emphasis placed on lifting and carrying, and

Section Four
Addresses what should happen in different emergency situations.

Understanding the “Safety Essentials” and applying them in your workplace is a fundamental part of any successful workplace safety program.

RUNNING TIME: 15 minutes

The most common causes of injury when preparing food are slips, trips and falls;
incorrect manual handling procedures; burns, and exposure to harmful
substances. Other concerns include cutting tasks as well as exposure to heat and
noise. This safety short gives you a quick overview of what safety hazards to look out for in a food preparation environment.

RUNNING TIME: 4 Minutes

• Raising the level of general safety awareness
• Identifying hazards that have not been previously identified or properly controlled
• As a tool for use in training applications
• As a reference tool when conducting accident investigations
• As a basis for preparing a written Safe Work Procedure.

The JSA is one of many tools that can be used in the workplace to improve overall safety.

RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes