Safety Library Bibliography

Materials available from the Connecticut State Library

• Books/Pamphlets
• Videos
• How to Borrow Materials

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Booklets/Pamphlets
Respiratory Protection - (revised) Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1993. 25 pp. L 35.2: R31/993

• This booklet presents information on respiratory equipment and complements relevant safety and health regulations and manufacturer's requirements.

Hearing Conservation - (revised) Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1992. 15 pp. L 35.2: H35

• A program designed to protect workers with significant occupational noise exposures from suffering material hearing impairment even if exposed over their entire working lifetime.

Job Safety And Health Quarterly - Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1989. L 35.9/3: vol/no.

• The official magazine of OSHA. Short articles each month discuss a variety of current topics dealing with worker safety. Covers new publications of interest, phone contacts and new developments at OSHA.

Ergonomics-The Study Of Work - Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1991. L 35.2: Er 3

• Ergonomics focuses on elements of the work environment, such as the design and function of work stations, safety devices, tools, and lighting to fit employees' physical requirements and ensure their health and well-being.

Job Hazard Analysis - (revised) Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration,1992. L 35.2: J57/4/992

• Job hazard analysis is the careful study and recording of each step of a job to identify existing or potential job hazards and determine ways to reduce or eliminate these hazards. Improved job methods can reduce costs resulting from employee absenteeism and workers' compensation claims and can often lead to increased productivity.

OSHA Handbook For Small Business - (revised) Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1996. L 35.19: B96/996

• Although designed for small businesses, this is an excellent tool to use in any work setting. Contains a checklist for managers who are beginning a thorough worksite inspection to evaluate the safety and health of their workers' environment.

OSHA Employee Workplace Rights - (revised) Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1994. L 35.2: R44/994

• This pamphlet describes the rights and responsibilities of employees as a result of the passage of the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Working Safely With Video Display Terminals - (revised) Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1996. 23 pp. L 35.2: V66/996

• This booklet deals with health hazards encountered with constant use of video display terminals (VDT'S) and the associated complaints of eye strain and irritation, back and arm pain, and excessive fatigue.

Many additional OSHA pamphlets focus on specific worksite issues dealing with proper use of equipment and materials. Among these are:

• Stairways And Ladders
  L 35.2: St1/993

• Materials Handling And Storage
  L 35.2: M41/2/992

• Personal Protective Equipment
  L 35.2: P43/992

• Hand And Power Tools
  L 35.2: H19/992

• Controlling Electrical Hazards
  L 35.2: El2/991

Videos
Thinking It Through - 18 min. Industrial Training Systems Corp., 1990. - DAS ID 0052460

• A training program designed to inform supervisors and managers about the importance of compliance with safety and health procedures and regulations.

OSHA Lab Standards - 15 min. Industrial Training Systems Corp., 1990. - DAS ID 0052459

• Deals with the safety of lab workers. Four major elements are covered: (1) chemical hygiene, (2) employee information and training, (3) hazard identification and (4) medical consultation and exams.

Your Work And Your Health - The Role Of Industrial Hygiene - 18 min. Industrial Training Systems Corp., 1990. DAS ID 0052461

• Focuses on the importance of team effort in recognizing risks and hazards.

Me And My Back - 19 min. Industrial Training Systems Corp., 1988 - DAS ID 0060013

• Designed to reduce back injuries through awareness, attitude and changes in habits. Discusses the "do's and don'ts" of lifting.

Fall Awareness And Prevention - 15 min. Industrial Training Systems Corp., 1992.

• A training program to inform employees of their role in reducing the number of fall-related accidents and in raising awareness of common hidden hazards. Explains why most falls occur, examines various types of falls, and addresses hazards unique to particular businesses or locations. By implementing the guidelines discussed, slip-and-fall accidents and injuries can be significantly reduced.

Back In Business - 20 min. BNA Communications, Inc., 1992.

• A video training program which emphasizes both the day-to-day strains of lifting, sitting, and bending as well as the dangers of improper lifting. Anatomy and proper body mechanics are covered in detail, giving the viewer a solid understanding of how the back works and ways to help prevent accidents and injuries.

Back Power - National Safety Council, 1990. This series of six films shows exercises that can be done to help reduce musculoskeletal disorders. All are highly motivational and proactive in their approach to back health and fitness. (The following group will be loaned only as a series.)

• The Motivators
• The Back Power Solution
• Session I.* The National Back Fitness Test
• Session II.* The Back Fitness Challenge
• Session III. Meet The Challenge
• Session IV. Muscle Maintenance

Office Ergonomics Including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - 15 min. Tel-A-Train, 1993.

• This video training program addresses ways to minimize the chance of ever developing cumulative trauma disorders in an office environment. It closely examines the work station as well as methods of performing work. Discusses issues of body positioning, office equipment, placement of keyboards and monitors.

Office Safety: "'It's A Jungle In There" - 20 min. Industrial Training Systems Corp., 1990.

• A live-action video designed to inform office supervisors and office employees about potential dangers in their office work environment. In addition to identifying the principal hazards in an office, the program provides guidelines for correcting unsafe conditions and actions that frequently lead to accidents and injuries.

Confined Space Safety I: Confined Space Entry - 25 min. Tel-A-Train.

• Prepares workers according to current OSHA mandates on confined space. Discusses in detail the types of confined areas and the importance of control measures. Demonstrates protective equipment and rescue techniques.

Electrical Safety - 27 min.Tel-A-Train.

• Program, geared toward qualified personnel, concentrates on everyday encounters that electricians and other maintenance personnel have with electricity. Explains principles of lockout/tagout, circuits, fuses, grounding and insulation. Gives case histories and discusses safety attitudes.

Preventing Back Injuries - 17 min. Industrial Training, Inc.

• This program breaks down back injuries into four distinct categories: (1) anatomy and physiology, (2) cause of back injuries, (3) correct ways to approach work to help reduce strains and sprains, and (4) fitness. Very positive and open perspective for any audience.

Step By Step - Avoiding Slips, Trips, And Falls - 17 min. Coastal Video Communications Corp.

• Alerts employees to the serious consequences of falls and explains how almost all falls can be prevented. Discusses the dangers of falls and ways to control hazards and use equipment properly.

On The Road: The Lighter Side Of Lifting - 22 min. BNA Communications, Inc.

• Shows different lifting situations. Emphasizes proper positioning, balance factors, anatomical strengths and weaknesses, and individual common sense when confronted with a lifting task.

Hand Safety - 18 min. Tel-A-Train.

• Focuses on causes of the most common type of industrial accident - hand injury. Describes a wide variety of situations and demonstrates dangers of approaching a job with an unsafe attitude.

The Right Moves II - Ergonomics In The Workplace - 19.36 min. Industrial Training Systems Corp.

• A live-action video program designed to inform supervisors and managers about the nature and seriousness of cumulative trauma disorders. In implementing ergonomic principles, it emphasizes identifying, analyzing and controlling work situations that can lead to musculoskeletal disabilities.

Ergonomics - Preventing Cumulative Trauma Disorders - 17 min. Summit Training Sources, Inc.

• CTD's have disabled 19 million workers each year, and 23,000 require surgery because of carpal tunnel syndrome alone. Providing conditions that produce optimal productivity is a major goal of supervisors in the workplace today.

Back Safety, The Ergonomic Connection - 13.30 min. Summit Training Sources, Inc.

• A program designed to maximize effectiveness in training workers about preventing back injury. Working together as a team, an entire office can eliminate the risk factors which cause cumulative trauma back disorders.

Office Ergonomics - 15 min. Summit Training Sources, Inc.

• Create a healthier office environment.

Blueprint For Safety, Office Ergonomics - About 15 min. Comprehensive Loss Management, Inc.

• With a step-by-step plan, develop a comprehensive office ergonomics program. Hands-on demonstrations and learning exercises.

Preventing Bloodborne Disease - 18 min. Tel-A-Train.

• Aimed at direct-care personnel, first responders, first-aid personnel, custodial staff, and other employees whose job duties may put them at risk for bloodborne disease. Shows how to apply universal precautions to prevent contamination and infection; stresses correct use of personal protective equipment.

How to Borrow Materials
Registered borrowers may borrow these materials in person from the Circulation Desk at the Connecticut State Library. Hours are Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri.: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thurs.: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sat.: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Loan period is one month.

Materials may be returned via interdepartmental mail to:
Government Information Services Unit
Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106

Direct questions about this collection or related materials to the GIS Unit.

The Safety Library is a joint program sponsored by the Department of Administrative Services, Workers' Compensation Office, and the Connecticut State Library.

Compiled by Stephen Kwasnik, Division of Information Services, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106.

Prepared by Government Information Services, Connecticut State Library, 6-97.