Businesses have always had to respond to different external influences. It was technology in the 80s and security in the 90s, but now a new challenge has emerged – climate change. Business owners are fast realizing that reducing their environmental footprint is not just a PR exercise, it’s vital to their future. This program features a case study of businesses that have developed unique approaches to sustainability. Their visionary leaders reveal how becoming ‘green’ has helped make their businesses stronger and more financially viable. Through interviews we discover the problems they faced, the benefits of change and their organization’s future directions.
Subjects: Health and Safety
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Table saw
The use of power tools in school settings requires clear and concise instruction in their operation as well as constant vigilance by instructors. This comprehensive video illustrates the proper and safe use of the table saw in a clear and entertaining style. Many aspects of safety are dealt with: the use of goggles and face shields, removal of jewelry, the cleanliness of the environment, the use of guards and clearance blocks, and much more. Procedures are seen in detail, such as the changing of saw blades, the setting up of the fence, riving knife and anti-kickback fingers, and the use of assistants when cutting large pieces. Proper use of accessories is included, such as the miter gauge, miter table and dado blades, and the selection of appropriate wood stock is represented.
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Hearing Health
A fun and informative video presenting complex ideas on the nature of sound and hearing, reasons for hearing loss, and ways to prevent damaging our ears. This drama based production uses short captivating segments with zany characters to illustrate and inform important facts about: the nature of sound; our hearing and how it works; how to protect it, and the consequences of not protecting our ears. It’s contents relate to many subject areas such as health and personal development, science, and information on the body and one of its very important senses – hearing. Produced with full support and co-operation of Australian Hearing, the national body looking after our hearing needs.
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Preventing and Managing Back Pain – Study guide
Our 38-page guide includes illustrations depicting anatomy and the proper position to assume when sitting, standing, lifting, driving, etc. The guidebook is particularly useful in learning the exercises and stretches; every one is described and illustrated in this booklet.
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Preventing and Managing Computer Related Injuries – Study guide
Our 39-page guide is the perfect companion to the video. As with our back health study guide, this guide is particularly useful in learning the exercises and stretches; 19 are described and illustrated in this booklet.
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Preventing and Managing Stress – Study guide
Our 22-page guide is a valuable take-away for employees who need to learn how to manage stress. The booklet includes exercises to help individuals identify the stressors in their own lives, and provides examples of how to use avoidance, short-circuiting, and mitigation to reduce the negative impact of stress.
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Preventing and Managing Back Pain
Chances are, at least half of the people in your workplace suffered from back pain last year– whether they performed heavy physical labor or worked at a desk. Backaches affect workers at all levels, in all occupations–men and women equally. But while nearly 80 percent of us will experience some type of back problem during our lifetime, something can be done. In this video, you will learn specific techniques that will alleviate or even prevent back pain with the investment of just a few minutes per day. Includes one free 38-page study guide and extra study guides are available for purchase.