Videotapes - Laboratory Safety

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VIDEOTAPES - LABORATORY SAFETY


 

  1. Safety in the Chemistry Lab
  2. Chemical Safety in the Laboratory
  3. Practicing Safe Science
  4. Orientation to Laboratory Safety
  5. Lab Hood Safety
  6. Laboratory Hoods
  7. Safety Showers and Eyewashes
  8. Flammables and Explosives
  9. Flashpoint
  10. Laboratory Spills
  11. Electrical Safety in the Laboratory
  12. Laboratory Ergonomics
  13. Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware
  14. Handling Compressed Gas Cylinders
  15. Planning for Laboratory Emergencies
  16. Preventing Contamination
  17. Material Safety Data Sheets

TITLE: Safety in the Chemistry Lab (1982)

Number: E.1.1a
Description: This program is aimed at undergraduate students conducting activities in the chemistry lab. It discusses general safety methods and procedures that should be followed in any lab. It also addresses the concept of safety consciousness and the three areas of concern associated with the concept.
Time: Approx. 20 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Univ. of Cal/ International Tele-Film
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TITLE: Chemical Safety in the Laboratory (1991)

Number: E.1.1b
Description: This program not only presents viewers with hazards and the appropriate preventive safe practices, but also stresses the importance of taking individual responsibility and initiative. Common, but often overlooked safety hazards are thoroughly discussed in the context of the modern laboratory environment.
Time: Approx. 21 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Tel-A-Train/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Practicing Safe Science (1992)

Number: E.1.1c
Description: This program provides practical safety guidance and is intended for use as an aid to promote laboratory safety awareness. The video provides:
  • demonstrations of good safety techniques
  • re-enactments of actual laboratory accidents
  • questions that challenge you to
  • recognize risks in the laboratory

Time: Approx. 29 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Howard Hughes Medical Inst.
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TITLE: Orientation to Laboratory Safety (1992)

Number: E.1.1d
Description: This program covers the most important safety issues that both new employees and "seasoned veterans" face in the laboratory.
Time: Approx. 10 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Laboratory Hood Safety (1984)

Number: E.1.2a
Description: The program provides information on safe laboratory work practices involving the use of laboratory hoods, and describes the potential dangers of hood misuses.
Time: Approx. 12 minutes
Manu./Supplier: ITS/Inter. Video Training
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TITLE: Laboratory Hoods (1992)

Number: E.1.2b
Description: This program discusses when and why these hoods are used, as well as how to operate and maintain them for maximum effectiveness.
Time: Approx. 12 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Safety Showers and Eyewashes (1992)

Number: E.1.3a
Description: Correct use of both eyewash stations and safety showers are covered in this program.
Time: Approx. 8 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Flammables and Explosives (1992)

Number: E.1.4a
Description: This program reviews proper handling procedures as well as the personal protective equipment that should be used when working with flammables and explosives.
Time: Approx. 10 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Maracom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Flashpoint (1990)

Number: E.1.4b
Description: This videotape portrays both good and bad practice as a means of displaying the attitudes to safety of the people who work in or manage laboratories. How their lack of care, or lapse of attention, or sheer inexperience, contribute to the major accident that climaxes the film.
Time: Approx. 14 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Longman/ ITS Canada
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TITLE: Laboratory Spills (1985)

Number: E.1.5a
Description: This program is designed to give laboratory users a knowledge of the clean up and disposal procedure to be followed in the event of a small spill of acid, caustic or flammable liquid in a laboratory setting. Awareness of potential hazards, location and proper use of safety equipment, clean up material, and appropriate first aid procedures are emphasize.
Time: Approx. 11 minutes
Manu./Supplier: ITS/ ITS Canada
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TITLE: Electrical Safety in the Laboratory (1992)

Number: E.1.6a
Description: Today, laboratories rely on a vast array of electrically powered equipment. Among other topics, this program covers --- the principles of electrical energy, fuses, short circuits, Lockout/Tagout, and instrument repair.
Time: Approx. 8 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Laboratory Ergonomics (1992)

Number: E.1.7a
Description: This videotape addresses ergonomic considerations such as working at a bench or hood, using a computer terminal, positioning compressed gas cylinders and safe lifting techniques.
Time: Approx. 10 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware (1992)

Number: E.1.8a
Description: Types of glassware used in the laboratory, configuring of glassware systems, making proper connections, handling techniques and cleaning/decontamination are all covered in this program.
Time: Approx. 10 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Handling Compressed Gas Cylinders (1992)

Number: E.1.9a
Description: The energy possessed by a compressed gas cylinder can make it a virtual "missile" if not handled with utmost care. Positioning cylinders properly, storage "incompatibility", fittings/connections are some of the topics covered in this program.
Time: Approx. 8 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Planning for Laboratory Emergencies (1992)

Number: E.1.10a
Description: A caustic acid hose has just erupted --- an experiment has shown unexpected reactions --- what should employees do to deal with these and other emergency situations? This program covers when and how employees should act in an emergency to prevent injury, property damage or even loss of life.
Time: Approx. 11 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Preventing Contamination (1992)

Number: E.1.11a
Description: Today, one of the major concerns in all laboratories is controlling contamination. This program shows how contamination occurs and reviews the steps that can be taken to prevent its spread.
Time: Approx. 10 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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TITLE: Material Safety Data Sheets (1992)

Number: E.1.12a
Description: This program reviews the various sections of the MSDS, what information can be found in each section and most importantly, how this information can help employees as they go about their work.
Time: Approx. 10 minutes
Manu./Supplier: Marcom/ Electrolab
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