DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LIBRARY
Collection of Safety/Health Videos and DVDs
Landscaping/Groundskeeping Maintenance 27 records
You may contact the library for assistance by calling 919-707-7880 or by e-mailing [email protected].
BACK SAFETY FOR LANDSCAPE, MAINTENANCE AND CUSTODIAL WORKERS - VHS
Call Number: VHS 458
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English
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Coastal | 18 minutes | Year Produced: 1996
Explains body mechanics and proper lifting techniques, including how to use mechanical devices to help with heavy lifting; demonstrates the "two person lift"; discusses common back injuries, and offers some exercises to strengthen the back.
CHAIN SAW SAFETY - VHS
Seguridad con las Sierras de Cadena
Call Number: VHS 627
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English
Spanish
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Long Island Productions | 12 minutes | Year Produced: 1999
Increases awareness of proper techniques of felling and bucking, starting, refueling, and PPE.
CHAIN SAW SAFETY - VHS
Call Number: VHS 352
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English
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Long Island Productions | 6 minutes | Year Produced: 1988
Sections include personal protective equipment, kickbacks, undercuts, communication with co-workers while in the field, and other safe work practices needed when using chainsaws.
CHAIN SAW SAFETY - DVD
Call Number: DVD 627
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English
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Long Island Productions | 12 minutes | Year Produced: 1999
Increases awareness of proper techniques of felling and bucking, starting, refueling, and PPE.
Types of chain slings and their proper use are the focus of this video.
CHAINSAW SAFETY: A VIDEO GUIDE TO CHAINSAW SAFETY - VHS
Call Number: VHS 351
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English
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Coastal | 20 minutes | Year Produced: 1993
Explains some of the most common chainsaw safety problems, including kickback, and gives safety techniques for limbing, bucking, and pruning.
COMMON TREE FELLING ACCIDENTS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT THEM - Online (streaming)
Call Number: VOD
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English
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UGA Center for Urban Agriculture | 12 minutes | Year Produced: 2017
Posted on the Center for Urban Agriculture's YouTube Channel: "Unfortunately, tree felling accidents are quite common...Accidents do happen, but fortunately, thanks to the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), proper technique, and attention to detail can significantly reduce their occurrence and the injuries they cause":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FRKU4RmeD0
GROUNDSKEEPING SAFETY: BE A PRO! - DVD
Mantenimiento de las Areas Verdes: Sea un Profesional
Call Number: DVD 321
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English
Spanish
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Coastal | 17 minutes | Year Produced: 1996
Provides a basic overview of grounds keeping safety practices, including the use of personal protective equipment, safe work practices when using chemicals and machinery.
GROUNDSKEEPING SAFETY: BE A PRO! - VHS
Mantenimiento de las Areas Verdes: Sea un Profesional
Call Number: VHS 321
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English
Spanish
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Coastal | 17 minutes | Year Produced: 1996
Provides a basic overview of grounds keeping safety practices, including the use of personal protective equipment, safe work practices when using chemicals and machinery.
GROUNDSKEEPING SAFETY: DEALING WITH BUGS AND CRITTERS - VHS
Call Number: VHS 397
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English
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Coastal | 16 minutes | Year Produced: 1999
Fire ants, bees, wasps, spiders, and snakes are some of the "critters" discussed in this program, which was developed for employees whose jobs require them to work outdoors. Basic first aid and personal protective equipment are also included in the video.
GROUNDSKEEPING SAFETY: DEALING WITH BUGS AND CRITTERS - DVD
Seguridad en exteriores : insectos y aliman~as
Call Number: DVD 397
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English
Spanish
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Coastal | 16 minutes | Year Produced: 1999
Fire ants, bees, wasps, spiders, and snakes are some of the "critters" discussed in this program, which was developed for employees whose jobs require them to work outdoors. Basic first aid and personal protective equipment are also included in the video.
HIGH IMPACT MAINTENANCE SAFETY - VHS
Call Number: VHS 373
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English
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American Training Resources | 19 minutes | Year Produced: 1994
This video shows reenactments of several accidents to emphasize the importance of safe work practices for maintenance workers. Other topics discussed are some of the unique hazards of maintenance work and ladder safety.
KILLER BEES, WASPS, AND SPIDERS - VHS
Call Number: VHS 364
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English
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Long Island Productions | 37 minutes | Year Produced: 1996
This video provides basic safety information about bees, wasps, and spiders for workers who may encounter them while on the job. It explains when and how bees are most likely to attack and how to defend oneself, how to treat for bee stings and spider bites, and how to recognize allergic reactions.
LANDSCAPE POWER TOOLS - VHS
Call Number: VHS 385
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English
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Coastal | 20 minutes | Year Produced: 1992
Proper operating techniques, inspection and maintenance of power tools, and PPE are covered for landscape workers.
PESTICIDE HANDLERS AND THE WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD - VHS
Call Number: VHS 322
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English
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Michigan State Univ. Ext. and Future Media Corp | 50 minutes | Year Produced: 1994
This video consists of 16 sections which cover application of pesticides, pesticide labels, personal protective equipment, symptoms of pesticide poisoning and emergency first aid, cleanup, etc.
PESTICIDE PROTECTION TRAINING FOR AGRICULTURAL WORKERS - DVD
Seguridad con Pesticidas
Call Number: DVD 775
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English
Spanish
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Washington State Dept of Labor | 15 minutes | Year Produced: 2010
This DVD is designed to help agricultural workers prevent exposure to pesticides in the workplace and at home. It also covers the Worker Protection Standard.
PESTICIDE SAFETY IN THE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE - DVD
Call Number: DVD 700b
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English
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CropLife Foundation, et al | 50 minutes | Year Produced: 2005
The DVD contains 10 segments (5min.each) on pesticide storage, PPE, breaks, poisoning, heat stress, mixing, spills, transportation, protecting family and environment, and unsafe practices. This program also contains a CD titled "Pesticide Stewardship Training Modules for the Green Industry of North Carolina".
PESTICIDE SAFETY IN THE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE - DVD
Seguridad del Pesticida en el Vivero y Ajardina
Call Number: DVD 700
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English
Spanish
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CropLife Foundation, et al | 50 minutes | Year Produced: 2005
Disc contains 10 segments (5min.each) on pesticide storage, PPE, breaks, poisoning, heat stress, mixing, spills, transportation, protecting family and environment, and unsafe practices.
POISONOUS PLANT SAFETY - VHS
Call Number: VHS 363
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English
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Long Island Productions | 8 minutes | Year Produced:
Discusses poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac and how to identify these plants. The video stresses avoidance and describes personal protective equipment to use when working in areas where the plants may be encountered.
RIDING MOWER SAFETY - VHS
Call Number: VHS 366
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English
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Long Island Productions | 17 minutes | Year Produced:
Provides a basic overview of safe work practices for riding mowers. Topics include personal protective equipment, inspection of the job site, inspection of equipment before use, and the importance of reading the equipments manual.
SAFETY FOR TEMPORARY WORKERS IN LANDSCAPING - Online (streaming)
Call Number: VOD
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English
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Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC-Ohio) | 4 minutes | Year Produced: 2011
Posted on BWCOhio's YouTube channel, "The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) produced this video for the Temporary Worker Alliance, a collaboration among the Ohio Staffing and Search Association; Staffmark; the Columbus area office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene and OSHA On-site Consultation Service. This module supplements the initial safety training by addressing safety issues specific to temporary workers in landscaping":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPG0vCnlyTg
SAFETY MAKES SENSE - Online (streaming)
La Seguridad Tiene Sentido
Call Number: VOD
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English
Spanish
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UGA Center for Urban Agriculture | 27 minutes | Year Produced: 2009
"Welcome to the OSHA 'Safety Makes Sense' Online Video Series, presented by the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture. The series is comprised of five short videos, offered in both Spanish and English...
*General Guidelines for Landscape Equipment Safety (5:19)
*Protecting Your Health and Safety in the Workplace (6:30)
*General Guidelines for Lawnmower Safety (7:08)
*Beautiful and Safe Landscapes (6:12)
*Dress for Success" (4:20)
And videos on tree felling can also be accessed from this page:
https://ugaurbanag.com/safety/
SENSIBLE WOOD CUTTING: TIPS FROM THE PROS - VHS
Call Number: VHS 530
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English
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Husqvarna | 25 minutes | Year Produced: 1993
Contains basic tips and techniques for chain saw wood cutting, with cutting plan, felling techniques and PPE.
TICKS: DISEASE PREVENTION - VHS
Call Number: VHS 367
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English
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Long Island Productions | 17 minutes | Year Produced: 1993
This program teaches employees about ticks and diseases they cause. It explains how to prevent bites, inspect for, and remove ticks
TREE TRIMMING SAFETY - DVD
Call Number: DVD 624
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English
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The Training Network | 19 minutes | Year Produced: 1995
Covered are important aspects of professional tree service: proper use of ladders and climbing equipment, aerial baskets, boom trucks, chainsaws, chippers, and PPE.
TREE TRIMMING SAFETY - VHS
Seguridad en la Poda de Arboles
Call Number: VHS 624
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English
Spanish
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The Training Network | 19 minutes | Year Produced: 1995
Covered are important aspects of professional tree service: proper use of ladders and climbing equipment, aerial baskets, boom trucks, chainsaws, chippers, and PPE.
WORKING OUTDOORS: MOSQUITOES & TICKS - DVD
Trabajando al aire libre : mosquitos y garrapatas
Call Number: DVD 722
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English
Spanish
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Coastal | 15 minutes | Year Produced: 2010
Covers potential dangers of mosquitoes and ticks. Also discusses West Nile virus and Lyme disease.
