UCSC EH&S Training Videos

General safety videos owned by EH&S are available to all faculty and staff at UCSC and any sister UC campus. They may be checked out for a period of two weeks. Departments who lose videos will be recharged for their replacement cost. Videos listed in the categories below may be checked out by coming to the EH&S trailer or by phone at 831-459-1448. For radiation safety video lending, contact the RSO at 831-459-3911.

General Environmental Health and Safety
Industrial Hygiene
Radiation Safety
Environmental
Ergonomics
Back Care
Shop Safety/Industrial Safety
Laboratory Safety
Chemical Safety
Food Service Safety
Driver Safety
Earthquake Safety
Hazardous Waste

Remember Charlie

A moving storyteller, Charlie Morecraft recreates his near-fatal refinery accident in engaging detail. This is an excellent general safety awareness video, leaving viewers convinced that they are responsible for the safety of themselves and their coworkers, and willing to take the extra step to pay attention to it. Voted "best safety video ever" by Physical Plant.

Length 00:50:00

Radionuclide Hazards (tape #68)

This video introduces safety in the research laboratory. It enforces the imperative to frequently check for contamination, keep exposures low, and the need to distinguish the effects when working with certain materials. Also the video provides you with information on the proper equipment to use while doing certain experiments. Overall, the message is to keep yourself safe by observing these principles dealing with radiation: know your isotopes, practice ALARA, time - distance - shielding to reduce dose, use protective equipment, perform correct monitoring, and know your protocol. Throughout the video these principles are demonstrated to help you understand why they are important.

Length 12 min

Radiation Safety: The Key To Contamination Detection (tape #32)

This video introduces the direct and indirect methods of detecting contamination. A demonstration is provided and shows you these two methods in use. The direct method is using the radiation survey meter instrument and the indirect method is referred to as the swipe or wipe technique. In this video the demonstration is acted out twice. The first version shows you how to detect contamination by using the direct method and then going back using the indirect method. Then the re-enactment is done using the same techniques, but this time having a black light present to show you the areas of contamination.

Length 22 min

Radiation Safety: The Keys To Contamination Control (tape #31)

This video presents and develops techniques to help you identify some of the unsafe practices in a laboratory and how to work safely and efficiently with radioactive materials. A demonstration is performed using a radioactive material. The experimenter will distinguish between good and bad contamination control practices. A replay is also provided for you in black light, so the contamination areas can be seen while the experimenter detects them. Toward the end of the video, keys to contamination control when working with radioactive materials are listed.

Length 25 min

RADIATION SAFETY: 6 FILMS

1. Radiation Safety Introduction
   Radiation has always been with us; many naturally occurring materials contain a plethora of radioactive atoms. Properties of radiation and its biological effects and regulations governing the use of radioactive material used on a laboratory are explained in this section. The three categories of radio nuclei which are commonly used in a research laboratory are described (low energy beta, high energy beta, and X & gamma rays).
   Length 15 min 40 sec
2. Laboratory Techniques
   This section discusses the five basic tenets of safety in a laboratory: careful planning before lab work, safe working habits, routine monitoring and regular inventory keeping, proper disposal of waste, and utilizing the expertise of your radiation safety office. The value of these premises is shown through re-enactments of accidents. The experimenters go step-by-step to show you how to be safe in the laboratory by using the correct approach.
   Length 15 min
3. Emergency Procedures
   This section of the video contains demonstrations of the four main activities that must take place after a radioactive material accident. . The four actions are (1) assist people first, (2) initiate personnel monitoring, (3) control the area (e.g., inform others by leaving a note on the door), and (4) contact your radiation safety office. The demonstrations are re-enactment of accidents such as spilling the material on the floor, on your clothing, on your skin (limited area), and cutting yourself (severe injury). The video shows you what you should do in each of these emergency situations, following the four proper priorities.
   Length 15min 40 sec
4. The Key To Contamination Control
   This section of the video presents some typical unsafe practices, to help you identify how to work safely and efficiently with radioactive materials by knowing what NOT to do. A demonstration is performed using a radioactive material, in which the experimenter will distinguish between good and bad contamination control practices. Then a replay is provided for you in black light, so the contaminations can be seen while the experimenter detects them. At the conclusion, keys to contamination control when working with radioactive materials are delineated.
   Length 25 min
5. Decontamination Procedures
   This section shows simple but effective surface decontamination procedures that can be used in a laboratory. There are two ways decontamination can be accomplished, (1) physical methods and (2) chemical methods. Both methods are demonstrated, and you will be shown what should be put in a decontamination kit. Along with showing you what is needed in the kit, you will see how to use each piece of equipment and the purpose for it.
   Length 17 min
6. The Key To Contamination Detection
   This section of the video introduces direct and indirect methods of detecting contamination. A demonstration is provided and shows these two methods in use. The direct method is using the radiation survey meter instrument and the indirect method is the swipe or wipe technique. In this video the decontamination demonstration is viewed twice. The first viewing showed you how to detect contamination by using the direct method and then going back using the indirect method. Then the second viewing is done using the same techniques, but this time having a black light present to show you the areas of contamination while detecting for them.
   Length 22 min

Office Safety, It's Serious Business

An introductory safety video that presents a broad overview of the types of injuries which can occur in the office. Topics touched on include ergonomics, slips, trips, chemical and electrical hazards, and safe ladder use.

Length 00:20:00

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Repetitive motion injuries and especially carpal tunnel have been given a great deal of attention lately. This video demonstrates the anatomy of the wrist and identifies how carpal tunnel develops.

Length 00:15:00

Working With Display Screen Equipment

This video is not as entertaining as the EH&S program on this topic. But, if you need to train someone in a hurry, or need refresher information, this video shows you how to properly set up your computer work station.

Length 00:15:00

Ergonomics for the 21st Century

A mix of outdated information and good advice, this is not a particularly good video but does cover the basics and is focused on an office computer use environment. A fair choice when you've seen all the good ones and want a refresher that you haven't seen before.

Length 00:14:00

Bend Your Knees

Back injuries are the number one injury in the workplace. This is an older film with a lot of unintended humor but it does provide a good explanation of how and why discs in the back rupture and the impact that good lifting technique has on minimizing this problem.

Length 00:20:00

Awkward Places Lifting

This video is a good second installment after Bend Your Knees. It demonstrates how to lift in situations which are not ideally suited to using correct methods.

Length 00:05:00

Protecting Your Back

Produced at U.C. Davis, using their fire department, this video provides additional insight into the structure of the spine and how to lift when the situation is not ideal.

Length 00:15:00

No Injury No Accident

This award-winning video demonstrates that all accidents, even those without an injury, need investigation.

Length 00:20:00

Welding Safety Two Vol.

An excellent introduction to welding safety. Volume I covers the basics of oxy/acetylene welding and Volume II covers the health effects of mists, fumes and the types of materials used in welding that can have adverse health effects.

Length 00:60:00 ea.

Forklift Basic Operating Rules

Basic video for forklift operators.

Length 00:10:00

Lock to Zero (Lockout/Tagout)

This video covers the elements needed to comply with OSHA's requirement to de-energize equipment prior to performing service or maintenance.

Length 00:10:00

Oxyacetylene Safety

This video covers the ten basic rules of oxyacetylene operations. An excellent introduction for a person just beginning to use this type of equipment.

Length 00:30:00

Four Minutes To Live (Confined Space Entry)

Entry into vaults, silos, and other confined spaces can be hazardous. This video describes some of the hazards of entering confined spaces and the proper method of entry to avoid these hazards.

Length 00:15:00

Confined Space Entry

Similar to Four Minutes to Live, this video will help the employee identify a confined space and understand entry procedures, the possible hazards and rescue procedures.

Length 00:20:00

Cleaning with Hot Water and Steam

This video covers basic safety precautions for using steam pressure. washers.

Length 00:15:00

Hearing Conservation Safety

Hearing loss is insidious and painless. Learn how hearing loss occurs and what you can do to prevent it.

Length 00:12:00

Drum Safety, Moving and Handling Drums

A fifty-five gallon drum of water can weigh over 400 pounds; other liquids can weigh a lot more. This video shows how to handle these drums in a way that minimizes the potential for injury.

Length 00:00:00

Wood Shop Safety Two Vol.

Volume 1 covers the table saw, radial arm saw and band saw. Volume 2 covers the use of the drill press, stationary sander, bench grinder and miter saw.

Length 00:27:00 ea.

Electrical Safety

A basic video covering the hazards of electricity. Good introduction demonstrating that even low levels of electrical energy can be hazardous.

Length 00:11:00

Ladder Safety

A recent arrival, this video covers the safe use of step ladders, extension ladders and fixed straight ladders.

Length 00:12:00

Eye Emergencies

This video covers all types of eye emergencies from particles in the eye to chemical exposure. Sometimes a little graphic and not for the faint of heart.

Length 00:30:00

The Winners, The Losers-Forklift Operations

Basic video on use of lift trucks.

Length 00:13:00

Maintenance Safety (High Impact)

Covering a wide variety of standard maintenance department tasks around an operating facility, this video emphasizes the need to follow safe working procedures such as lockout/tagout through the use of graphic accident re-enactments. The special effects are a little cheesy and obvious, but it gets the message across that not working safely can have dire consequences for a careless worker.

Length 00:10:00

Practicing Safe Science (tape #43)

This video introduces how to reduce the risk of accidents in a laboratory experiment. Even if you may think you’re practicing Safe Science, we all still encounter unexpected accidents. A best experimenter is a person who plans everything, has complete control, all very organized and knows how everything works in their experiment. Demonstrations of accidents are shown and then a re-enactment is followed to show you the difference between the two experiments. Also at the end of each demonstration a question is asked to quiz your knowledge on what to do in certain accident situations before they show you the correct response.

Length 29 min 10 sec

Safety In The Research Laboratory series

1. Chemical Storage Hazards
   Whether you're stocking a new chemical laboratory space or reorganizing an old one, this video explains how to choose where to store the stocks of chemicals on shelves and in cabinets. Aimed at persons already possessing a moderate understanding of chemical properties, it gives guidance on how to arrange materials by hazard group as well as the most efficient places to put various items to ensure safe and convenient use during experiments.
   Length 00:11:00
2. Assessing Risks of Toxic Chemicals
   Focusing on materials commonly used in molecular biology laboratories, the video explains the basics of toxicity, from classification levels to risk factors. A number of typical procedures are shown using proper techniques relevant to the level of hazard, including preparation of an ethidium bromide gel.
   Length 00:11:12
3. Glassware Washing Hazards
   Aimed at workers in a specialized, high volume glassware washing facility with autoclave and drying oven, this video still contains some procedural advice for lab sink washing as well. It will also give laboratory personnel a greater appreciation of glassware washing staff.
   Length 00:10:00
4. Centrifugation Hazards
   This video covers mainly the larger centrifuges used in molecular biology laboratories, and covers the loading and care of rotors, along with the importance of cleaning and keeping logs for usage so that rotors may be retired before they fail. There are some impressive photographs of what the damage from rotor failures looks like.
   Length 00:09:00
5. Mammalian Cell Culture Hazards
   Safe work habits to follow when using blood, tissue, or cell cultures, with the goal of both protecting the laboratory worker and avoiding contamination of the sample which may cause an experiment to fail. Several researchers demonstrate safe procedures developed for their experimental protocols.
   Length 00:08:22
6. Set Two
   A single tape containing three of the programs listed above, Centrifugation Hazards, Chemical Storage Hazards, and Glassware Washing Hazards.
   Length 00:30:00

Sanitizing for Safety

This video is produce by Clorox and, although it does promote their product, it is a very good film overall. It covers 95% of the information needed for most food service workers and can be a valuable tool for introductory or refresher training.

17 Min.

Cafeteria Sanitation

This ten minute video is a basic introduction to food handling practices and factors that can lead to food borne illnesses. It can serve as a basis for discussion during training but it is not a training program by itself and someone thoroughly familiar with the topic should present the film.

10 Min.

Motor Mania

Looking for a safety video that aren't boring? This is for you. This Goofy (Disney TM) film may remind you of yourself or other people you have seen on the road.

00:07:00

S.A.F.E. Plus

This is a comprehensive driver safety video that incorporates an answer book that is to be filled out by the participants as they watch the video. The major drawback is that this is a long program. Completing the questions and watching the video could take from 1 ½ to 2 hours.

00:70:00

Academic Aftershocks

An excellent review of the events and aftermath of the Northridge earthquake and how it affected the UC campus there. Extensive footage of the damage done to the buildings, labs, and offices, and detailed interviews with staff and faculty about the recovery process and lessons learned from the experience.

Length 00:46:32

Brace Your Space

Produce by our own Media Services Department, this is an excellent video detailing the aftermath of the Loma Prieta quake. Using both still and live action video we see the consequences of not quake proofing buildings.

15 Min.