ENV 104 - Environmental Occupational Health & Safety

Explore the history of workplace hazards in the United States. See what is being done today to protect worker health and safety. Reflect upon advice from employees who were harmed by hazardous materials on the job and learn from history's mistakes.

Information and Communication Technology is used so constantly for both work and play that it’s easy to forget about the dangers it can pose in the form of back pain, eye strain, or simply tripping over a tangle of cluttered cables. This program discusses health and safety issues pertaining to the use of ICT, covering topics such as ergonomics, the positioning of computer hardware, keyboarding and mousing, and problems that can arise from not stopping to take breaks. The video includes a range of exercises designed to prevent injury. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online

This program looks at the issues of occupational health and safety in the school environment, including classrooms, staff rooms, science labs, and art rooms. Potentially hazardous substances are identified and tips are given on safe storage and handling and on how to prevent slips, trips, and falls. Correct safety procedures are demonstrated to ensure that viewers gain a clear and thorough understanding of the requirements of an effect safety program.