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EME591
ALL WASHED UP -- EYEWASH KITS
Video
A secondary line of defense in the workplace is emergency showers and eyewash
units. Learn how and when to use them. Key training points include:
placement, use and types. Also available in Spanish. 5 minutes.
EME593
AMPUTATION INJURIES
Video
Prompt and effective first aid can save the life or limb of amputation victims.
The prevention, treatment and long-term care of amputation injuries are covered. Key
training points include: partial amputation, control bleeding, degloving, and care
for severed body parts. 5 minutes.
EME595
BASIC FIRST AID
Video
Help employees to respond quickly to injuries. This program covers initial
treatments for workplace injuries.
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Also available in Spanish. 12 minutes.
EME597
THE BIG CHILL --HYPOTHERMIA
Video
Hypothermia occurs when the temperature of the body’s inner core has been lowered,
causing illness. Hypothermia can strike quickly and silently. If untreated,
hypothermia can lead to death. Key training points include: causes, symptoms,
prevention and treatment. 5 minutes.
EME599
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS AWARENESS
Video
This program is designed for workers who are not designated to respond in an emergency
but may contract bloodborne pathogens as first-on-the-scene good Samaritans, housekeeping
employees and laundry staff.
| What are HBV, HIV and AIDS? |
| How these diseases are spread |
| First-aid procedures |
| Decontamination procedures |
| Housekeeping |
Includes ten employee handbooks. Also available in Spanish. 15 minutes.
EME601
THE BREATH OF LIFE -- OXYGEN UNITS
Video
Without a constant supply of oxygen, brain cells can be irreparably damaged.
Supplemental oxygen supplies offer an additional first aid tool to those involved in
emergency situations. Key training points include: needs, uses and
placement. 5 minutes.
EME603
CHEMICAL BURNS
Video
Victims of chemical burns require immediate special attention. Chemical burn
basics and first aid treatment are shown. Key training points include: alkalis
and acids; flushing; clothing removal. Also available in Spanish. 5 minutes.
EME605 CPR
Video
Illustrated are the life-saving abilities of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. While
it does not teach CPR, it encourages employees to seek certification. The program
can act as a great refresher course. Key training points include:
certification, steps to CPR, know who is certified. Also available in Spanish.
5 minutes.
EME607
CPR
Video
Follows the Red Cross BLS Standards. The pro-gram includes adult, child and
infant CPR, and obstructed airways. 50 minutes.
EME609
CPR: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Video
Presents complete coverage of basic life support for adults, children and
infants. Also covers two-rescuer CPR and highlights of OSHA bloodborne pathogens
standards. Gives the latest guidelines.
EME611
DO IT YOURSELF: SELF-HELP HEIMLICH
Video
Using the Heimlich Maneuver, the life of a choking victim can be saved —
yours. Learn how to self-administer the Heimlich Maneuver. Key training points
include first aid techniques and using a chair or rail. Also available in
Spanish. 5 minutes.
EME613
ELECTRICAL BURNS
Video
Electrical burns can result from unsafe equipment or carelessness. Using actual
situations, safety procedures and first aid treatment are shown. Key training points
include: cutting off power source, checking vital signs, victim movement and first
aid. Also available in Spanish. 5 minutes.
EME615
FIRST AID
Video
(MPeg or Non-MPeg AVI)
This program discusses sprains and muscle pulls. It identifies lacerations and
bleeding. It examines broken bones, shock, burns, artificial respiration and
CPR. Includes a Presenter’s Guide, poster and 15 Employee Booklets. 14
minutes.
EME617
FIRST AID ON THE JOB
Video
This program is designed specifically for those who may not be first-aid certified, but
may be first on the scene of an accident.
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Includes ten employee handbooks. Also available in Spanish. 26 minutes.
EME619
FIRST AID KITS
Video
Since injuries can occur anywhere, it is important that each workplace have a first aid
kit. Information on different types of kits, proper placement and upkeep is
provided. Key training points include: location, supplies and
maintenance. 5 minutes.
EME621
THE FIRST AID TEST
Video
This program discusses common safety hazards in the home; common accidental injuries;
suggestions for accident prevention; and the importance of knowing how to perform
emergency procedures to help accident victims. 19 minutes.
EME623
FIRST AID VIDEO
Video
This program covers: victim assessment; bleeding; swallowed poisons; cold-related
emergencies; bone, spinal and muscle injuries; calling the EMS; shock, burns, heat,
chemical, electrical and heat-related emergencies; heart attack and stroke.
EME625
FIRST AID: WHEN SECONDS COUNT
Video
Water rescue and use of the Heimlich maneuver are described, as well as the many
precautions to take when administering first aid and the importance of first aid
knowledge. 18 minutes.
EME627
FLASHBURN
Video
Flashburn to the eye can result when ultraviolet rays emitted by an arc welder are
absorbed into the eye’s cornea. Viewers are shown the effects of flashburn and
prevention methods. Key training points include: causes, eye protection and
screens. 5 minutes.
EME629
HANDLING THE HEAT -- HEAT STRESS
Video
Heat stress is a common health and safety problem in many work places. Learn how
to recognize heat stress and its remedies. Key training points include: forced
air, ice vests, liquids, clothing, symptoms of stress and acclimatization. Also
available in Spanish. 5 minutes.
EME631
HEALTH AND THE WORKPLACE
Video
This program describes health and safety hazards facing a variety of workers and shows
how industry is responding. 19 minutes.
EME633
A HEARTBEAT AWAY -- STROKES
Video
The only difference between a transient ischemic attack, commonly called a mini-stroke,
and a full-blown stroke is the severity. Ignoring the symptoms won’t make a TIA
go away, as this video shows. Key training points include: types of stroke;
high blood pressure; symptoms; and precautions. 5 minutes.
EME635
HEAT ILLNESSES
Video
Learn to identify the symptoms of heat stroke and administer proper first aid
treatment. Key training points include: signs of strokes, signs of exhaustion,
physical fitness and first aid. Also available in Spanish. 5 minutes.
EME637
HEAT STRESS
Video
Encourage your staff to take the necessary precautions against heat stroke. Heat
is dangerous — don’t let them take chances!
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10 minutes.
EME639
THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER
Video
How to recognize the signs of choking and what actions to take to remove foreign matter
from the victim’s airway. 14 minutes.
EME641
HOW TO STOP BLEEDING
Video
The basics of how to stop bleeding in an emergency are shown, including the precautions
necessary to prevent transmitting HIV or HBV by contact with contaminated blood. 9
minutes.
EME643
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Video
Describes the conditions under which a patient should seek emergency care.
Presents the care typically available in community hospital emergency rooms. 19
minutes.
EME645
MINOR CUTS AND SCRATCHES
Video
The biggest problem with cuts, scratches and scrapes is the risk of infection.
Bacteria invade even the smallest break in the skin. Learn first-aid procedures for
treating minor, open wounds. Key training points include: prevention;
infection and germs; cleansing and dressing; medical attention. 5 minutes.
IN THE WORKPLACE
Video
The deadly HIV virus can be passed from a bleeding worker. The ways to safely
administer first aid to such victims and the importance of proper accident cleanup are
suggested. Key training points include: methods of infection; accident
clean-up; protective equipment. Also available in Spanish. 5 minutes.
EME653
SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYE WASHES
Video
Your employees must be able to move quickly in an emergency. This program looks
at teh first line of defense against chemical exposure to the eyes and skin -- safety
showers and eye washes.
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Also available in Spanish. 12 minutes.
EME655
A SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM -- POST INJURY SHOCK
Video
The shock that often accompanies a serious injury can be as deadly as the injury
itself. The symptoms of shock and proper treatment are demonstrated. Key
training points include symptoms and treatment. Also available in Spanish. 5
minutes.
EME657
STOP THE BLEEDING
Video
With severe bleeding, quick and proper action is vital. Basic first aid
procedures are demonstrated. Key training points include: pressure points, use
of tourniquet, elevation, shock. Also available in Spanish. 5 minutes.
EME659
STRIKE ONE FOR SAFETY -- BROKEN BONES
Video
Bone and joint injuries can occur at work or at play. Learn the proper steps and
techniques to deal with these injuries. Key training points include:
procedures, splinting and ice. 5 minutes.
EME661
THERMAL BURNS
Video
When a worker sustains a thermal burn, proper treatment is essential. Graphic
illustrations of such burns and proper first aid are shown. Key training points
include: vital signs, breathing passages, shock, first aid and degree of
burns. Also available in Spanish. 5 minutes.
EME663
TREATING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Video
This program covers electric shock, anaphylactic shock, poisoning, dog bites,
automotive accidents and heart attacks. It discusses what should be done at the
scene of an accident. 26 minutes.
EME665
WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Video
This video describes how companies are controlling skyrocketing health costs by
starting “wellness” programs. 26 minutes.
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