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

Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. This safety short examines the various ways in which Coronaviruses can be spread.

RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute

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

As a family, coronaviruses are common across the globe. This safety short outlines some of the control measures that can be taken to prevent their spread.

RUNNING TIME: 2 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

Face Masks are an effective control measure that can be used to control the spread of Coronaviruses. This safety short gives a quick overview of common mask types and how to use them correctly.

RUNNING TIME: 4 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

Many of the tasks we perform involve the use of our hands. Because of the versatile nature of our hands we are constantly putting them at risk.

And, in order to reduce that risk, it is critical that we are aware of what hazards exist and we know what measures we should take to help prevent accidents from occurring.

This program covers:

• Hand Anatomy
• Hand Safety Awareness
• Hand Hazards
• Accident Prevention Measures

By following safe work procedures, using tools only for their intended purposes and wearing personal protective equipment whenever appropriate, we can reduce the number of hand injuries dramatically.

RUNNING TIME: 12 Minutes

Effective hand washing technique is crucial in helping avoid infectious diseases and maintaining good health. This safety short gives you a quick overview of how to thoroughly clean your hands.

RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute

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

Bloodborne Pathogens can cause serious diseases (such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV) but following procedures that have been laid down will go a long way to protect you from infection. This safety short covers techniques for quickly and safely cleaning up blood and body fluid spills.

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

Legionella is the name given to a genus of bacteria that cause several illnesses, the best-known, and most serious of which is Legionnaires’ Disease.

Most Legionella infections come from the Legionella Pneumophila bacteria, which causes pneumonia-like illness. Legionnaires’ Disease is itself a type of pneumonia.

This program covers:

• Legionella Risk Factors
• Legionella Prevention Measures

Legionella can be deadly, but awareness of what it is, how it spreads, and how it can be kept out of your workplace will keep you, and all around you, safe.

RUNNING TIME: 9 Minutes

Some bleeding incidents are very serious and require urgent action.  Serious bleeding that is not stopped quickly is life threatening. This safety short covers techniques for treating someone who has sustained a major wound.

RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute

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