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Duration: 0.38 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video
People who are exposed to cold or wet conditions sometimes can’t keep their body warm, which leads to cold stress. This course discusses the factors that increase cold stress as well as what frostbite, trench foot, and hypothermia are and how they are treated. This course also illustrates safe work practices to help with the prevention of cold stress.
Duration: 0.25 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Heat stress is a serious concern in many workplaces. Every year heat stress affects thousands of people, and some die as a result. This course provides the information you’ll need to “beat the heat” and keep yourself and other workers safe. You’ll learn about the different types of heat stress, from the least severe (heat rash) to the most severe (heat stroke). It will explain how the body reacts to heat, and the causes of heat stress. Finally, it will list some factors that affect how individuals tolerate heat.
Duration: 0.40 Hrs
Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video
Heat stress can take a number of different forms, including heat rash, heat cramps, heat syncope (fainting), heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Each of these conditions has its own signs, symptoms, and treatments. This course will help you to recognize each condition, and to know which ones require simple corrective actions, like taking a break, and which ones may require a trip to the hospital.
Duration: 0.15 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Chainsaw accidents can be devastating and drastically affect your quality of life. In this program, we explain how chainsaw accidents can occur, and what the consequences can be. Filmed with visual scenes of injuries to employees who were involved in chainsaw accidents, this video hammers home the seriousness of what can happen when using a chainsaw, and the importance of following proper safety procedures at all times during chainsaw use. By demonstrating the many ways a chainsaw accident can occur your employees will walk away trained in how to prevent them.
Duration: 0.25 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Using a chain saw is something landscape personnel in public works and many other occupations must frequently do. Because of the dangers inherent in chain saw use, it is critical that you operators be properly trained on how to use them. This comprehensive video demonstrates chain saw use by skilled operators. In it, the most important techniques to prevent injuries when using a chain saw are covered. Every chain saw operator can learn something from this easy to understand program.
Duration: 0.10 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
The shop. A lot of different things go on in here. What DOESN’T go on in here? It’s a busy place with a variety of functions, tools, personnel and responsibilities. Perhaps the most important responsibility is safety….your safety and the safety of those working around you.
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Duration: 0.15 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Utility Carts are used in many types of facilities from warehouses to apartment complexes. This video addresses the many hazardous and potentially dangerous situations often overlooked by Utility Cart operators. It stresses the importance of following safety guidelines, and the problems caused by complacency in the operation and basic maintenance of these utility vehicles.
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Duration: 0.25 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
Tree trimming is a job that requires a professional attitude and a high level of training in order to work safely and productively. The very nature of tree trimming lends itself to many hazards. Of course, we all are aware of the potential of a serious fall, but there are also risks of coming in contact with energized utilities, falling trees and limbs, contact with poison ivy, oak, or even snakes. A good tree trimming program must be designed to provide safe working conditions, the training needed to do the job safely and efficiently, selection of qualified personnel, and providing well-maintained tools to do the job.
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Duration: 0.25 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
After a frightening incident, expert workplace investigators are called to crack the case. In the midst of the story, viewers will learn about the hazards of exposure to the various machinery and elements of outdoor work environments. In this unique video, emphasis is placed on working in the elements and how to recognize, prevent and handle heat stress and a variety of other outdoor situations. This landscaping safety video is designed to prevent complacency from entering into your landscaping training.
Duration: 0.25 Hrs
Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video
After a frightening incident, expert workplace investigators are called to crack the case. In the midst of the story, viewers will learn about the hazards of exposure to the various machinery and elements of outdoor work environments. In this unique video, emphasis is placed on working in the elements and how to recognize, prevent and handle heat stress and a variety of other outdoor situations. This landscaping safety video is designed to prevent complacency from entering into your landscaping training.