Asbestos Alert

Product: OC/181D

Made in the style of an investigative news programme and using a well-known presenter, the programme is aimed at all managers, supervisors and employees who may come across asbestos while they are at work. It describes the hazards and ill health effects arising from exposure to asbestos and the steps that supervisors and employees should take if they discover an item that may be, or may contain, asbestos. The programme also covers the identification of asbestos on site, particularly on small works, maintenance, repair, renovation and demolition sites.

This DVD pack also contains a trainer's manual on CD (PDF file which can be printed).

DVD running times are approximately 20 minutes each.

Hazardous Atmosphere and Respirators

Product: OC/294D

In many workplaces the potential for the inhalation of hazardous substances is a serious issue that must be continually addressed. If traditional control measures to reduce these hazards are not suitable or they do not reduce the risk levels sufficiently, personal protective equipment must be used.

This programme covers:

• What constitutes a hazardous atmosphere
• General information about air-purifying and supplied air respirators
• Details of the different types of air-purifying respirators
• A detailed look at filters
• Appropriate selection and fit testing of air-purifying respirators
• Details of the two common user fit checks; the positive pressure fit check and the negative pressure fit check
• General guidelines that include information on maintenance, storage, inspection and danger signals

COSHH - The Facts

Product: OC/235D

This COSHH DVD is a complete training aid for controlling hazardous substances in the workplace.

The DVD covers the following:

• How to safely deal with and store chemicals
• Protective clothing and facilities available to employees
• Warning signs that will encourage the prevention of accidents
• Determines the main factors to minimise the control of chemicals and other substances.

Included on the disc is a COSHH assessment form PDF which can be printed off and used to conduct risk assessments as required.

"The main steps the employers should take to prevent their staff being exposed hazardous substances at work are explained in clear terms in COSHH - The Facts from Safety Media". Safety Management Magazine.