Training Video Resources
View UCR's collection of training videos. There are also additional videos available at the UC Risk & Safety Training website.
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Active Shooter
UC Crisis Response: Active Shooter Video
Length: 8 min Copyright: 2018
Overview of how to respond to an active shooter. Topics include: What is an active shooter?, R.A.I.N. technique, and What to expect during an incident.
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Back Safety
Back Your Back – Neck & Muscle Injury Prevention
Length: 19 min Copyright 1992
Explains the potential causes of back injuries, and discusses ways to prevent back pain. Covers establishing load capabilities and proper positioning.
Credits
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Safe Lifting (Low Lift, Transfer)
Length: 2 min Copyright 2018
UC Back Safety (Smart Body Management) video: Safe Lifting (Low Lift & Transfer)
Safe Lifting: Golfer’s Lift
Length: 1 min Copyright 2018
UC Back Safety (Smart Body Management) video: Safe Lifting (Golfer's Lift)
Safe Pushing & Pulling
Length: 2 min Copyright 2018
UC Back Safety (Smart Body Management) video: Safe Pushing & Pulling
Safe Pushing & Pulling (Vacuuming)
Length: 2 min Copyright 2018
UC Back Safety (Smart Body Management) video: Safe Pushing & Pulling (Vacuuming)
Safe Sitting
Length: 1 min Copyright 2018
Back Safety (Smart Body Management): Safe Sitting 12/10/18
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Cleaning Up a Blood Spill
Length: 3 min Copyright: 2019
Credits
Yale University
Safe Use of a Biological Safety Cabinet
Length: 10 min Copyright: 2019
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Yale University
Revenge of the Bacterium (Lab Wars: Episode III)
Length: 12 min Copyright: 2018
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Mississippi State University's Office of Regulatory Compliance
Workplace Precautions Against Bloodborne Pathogens
Length: 24 min Copyright 1992
Workplace precautions against bloodborne pathogens: as it should be done
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OSHA Office of Information &Consumer Affairs
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Campus Safety
UCR Campus Safety video (2013)
Length: 5 min Copyright: 2013
Overview of personal safety and protecting your property at the University of California Riverside.
- Carcinogens Spill
- Coughing
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Driver Safety
Drivers Alert - Over-the-Counter Prescription Medications
Length: 13 min Copyright 1998
An educational video produced by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission warning of the dangers of over-the-counter prescription medications and impaired driving.
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Earthquakes
Preparing Your Office For An Earthquake
Length: 7 min Copyright 2001
Preparing your office for an earthquake
Credits
Washington Military Dept Emergency Management Division
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Electrical
A Shocking Revelation
Length: 1 min Year published: 2010
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Powerhouse Animation Studios
Arc Flash Awareness
Length: 25 min Copyright 2007
This video addresses a problem of an estimated 5 to 10 arc flash accidents occurring in electrical equipment every day in the United States, in 2007
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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EH&S Professional Workshop
EH&S Professional Workshop
Length: 2 min Copyright: 2018
University of California EH&S Professional Education workshop.
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Emergency
Housing Residence Life Training
Length: 3 min Year uploaded: 2015
Why do we need NIMS?
Length: 3 min Year uploaded: 2013
Video training describing response protocols for hazardous materials, terrorist and other major incidents.
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National Incident Management System
Incident Command and Management
Length: 2 min Year uploaded: 2013
Reviews the different levels of incidents and describes the likely impact on public health, safety and the environment.
Credits
Emergency Film Group
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Ergonomics
Ergonomics for Dining: Food Preparation
Length: 1:50 Copyright 2019
Overview of ergonomics for Dining Staff. Special thanks to: Moses Preciado & Gustavo Plascencia (Dining Services, University of California Riverside) and Dr. Clyde Blackwelder, Ergonomics (University of California Riverside).
Credits: UC Risk & Safety TrainingErgonomics for Dining: Material Handling
Length: 1:24 Copyright 2019
Overview of safe work practices around Ergonomics for Dining Staff. Topics include: Food Preparation, Transportation, and Material Handling.
Credits: UC Risk & Safety TrainingErgonomics for Dining: Transportation
Length: 1:24 Copyright 2019
Overview of ergonomics for Dining Staff.
Credits: UC Risk and Safety TrainingErgonomics Awareness
Length: 14 min Copyright: 2005
Describes musculoskeletal disorders and the importance of early reporting of symptoms. Explains work-related causes of musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), including awkward postures, high hand force, repetitive motions, repeated impacts, lifting, and vibration from tool use. Identifies hazards and common measures to reduce them.
Credits: Washington State Dept. of Labor and IndustriesPipette Safety & Ergonomics Video
Length: 10 min Copyright: 2009
Prevent repetitive injury while pipetting in the laboratory
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Fall Protection
Fall Protection: Take Pride in Your Job
Length: 10 min Copyright 2008
This video encourages oil and gas extraction workers to use fall protection and never be "un-clipped" and thus vulnerable when at height. The video features oil and gas extraction workers talking about their use of fall protection and sharing their personal stories about why fall protection should always be worn when working at height. The purpose of the video is to raise awareness of fall injuries in this industry and to provide information about the use, proper fit, and inspection of fall protection. This video is designed to be used in pre-shift or weekly safety meetings.
Credits
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Fire Safety
UCR Fire Extinguishers (2010)
Length: 4 min Copyright 2010
Fires are one of the most common emergencies both at home, and in the workplace. At the University of California Riverside there is a fire alarm almost every day, mostly due to burnt food. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can save your life one day. Topics include: classes of fire, visual inspection, escape route, open-palm / right hand, and the PASS technique.
Fired Up for Fire Safety
Length: 2 min Copyright 2008
Topics of the videos include home fire safety checklist, home fire escape planning, and proper use of smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers.
Credits
National Fire Protection Association
Heat : A Dangerous Combination
Length: 20 min Copyright 2008
Covers the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather and what steps employees can take to protect themselves and co-workers.
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Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries
Know What to Do if There is a Fire
Length: 2 min Year uploaded: 2012
Short, educational messages developed based on research findings for safe home cooking to avoid fires and other burns.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Prevent Scalds and Burns
Length: 2 min Year uploaded: 2008
Cooking fires are the leading cause of home structure files and associated civilian injuries. This series of public service announcements reinforce cooking safety messages in your community.
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National Fire Protection Association
Watch What You Heat
Length: 2 min Year uploaded: 2003
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National Fire Protection Association
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Food Safety
Basic Food Safety - Review
Length: 5 min Copyright 2007
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Central District Health Department - CDHD
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Fume Hoods
Basic Fume Hood Air Flow and Operation
Length: 3 min Year uploaded: 2009
A basic look at the airflow and operation of a Labconco fume hood, including proper work procedures and detailed information on the movement of air in and around the hood.
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Labconco Corporation
Proper Use of a Fume Hood
Length: 4 min Copyright 2008
How to use your laboratory fume hood properly
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EHS UC Berkeley
Fume Hood Safety
Length: 4 min Copyright 2019
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UC San Francisco
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General Safety
Aggregate Training for the Safety Impaired
Length: 35 min Copyright 2007
Credits
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Glove Removal
How To Properly Remove Your Gloves
Length: 2:13 Copyright: September 14, 2019
This short tutorial is an excerpt taken from the Biosafety Session presented at the UC Riverside Graduate Student Safety Orientation Symposium on September 24, 2019.
Credits
UC Riverside Environmental Health & Safety
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Handwashing
Handwashing
Length: 2 min Copyright: 2014
Wash your hands to prevent the spread of contamination, infection, and illnessCredits:UCR Environmental Health & Safety
Soap in the City
Length: 5 min Copyright 2007
Credits: Coughsafevideos
Put Your Hands Together
Length: 4 min Copyright 2008
The following video outlines why hand hygiene is so important and demonstrates correct hand washing procedure.
Credits: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Hazardous Waste
UCR EH&S Chemical Hazard Identification: TRIC
Length: 3 min Copyright 2019
Chemical Hazard Identification: TRIC. This video is a tutorial on how to remember the chemical hazard classifications using the acronym TRIC.
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Laboratory
A Day in the Lab (A PI's Perspective)
Length: 9 min Year uploaded: 2010
Credits
UC San Diego
After the Rainbow
Length: 5 min Year uploaded: 2013
Video safety message focusing on preventing accidents in high school chemistry labs.
Credits
U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Chemical Spill Response and Clean-Up
Length: 3 min Year uploaded: 2012
Overview of how University workers can respond to a hazardous chemical spill. Topics include: Personal protective equipment (PPE), Reference (Chemical Hygiene Plan and/or MSDS), Spill Kits, Decontamination, Disposal, and Documentation on a Hazardous Waste Label.
Experimenting with Danger
Length: 24 min Year uploaded: 2008
CSB video on laboratory safety
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U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Flash Chromatography 101
Length: 7 min Copyright 2011
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UC San Diego
Lone Worker Program
Length: 6 min Copyright 2014
Overview of the Lone Worker program at the University of California Riverside. Environmental Health & Safety engaged in the use of safety monitoring devices alleviate the risks of working alone. working alone is not the best situation, but sometimes it's necessary. At all times, this should be done safely. EH&S has demonstrated that laboratory research can be supported using safety monitoring technology, and cooperation in supporting lone workers so that they could access to the emergency assistance they may need.
Splash Zone
Length: 2 min Copyright 2012
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UC San Diego
The Periodic Table of Videos
Copyright 2011
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The University of Nottingham
To Be (Safe) or Not to Be
Length: 9 min Copyright 2011
Credits
UC San Diego
- Personal Protective Equiptment
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Radiation
X-Ray Training Video (2015)
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Wildfire Smoke Protection
How to Wear a 3M N95 Respirator
Length: 1:18 Copyright: 2019
Credits
3M
N-95 Respirator Use
Length: 2:30 min Year uploaded: 2019
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UC Santa Cruz
- Employer's First Report (EFR)
Drowsy Driving - Shattered Lives
Length: 13 min Copyright 1998
Educational video produced by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission warning drivers of the dangerous and deadly results of drowsy driving.
Road Rage - Combating Aggressive Driving in Washington
Length: 11 min Copyright 2000
Law enforcement officer across Washington state are using innovative approaches to combat increasing acts of road rage and aggressive driving.
Safe Driving Habits : A State of Mind (Part 1) (Part 2)
Length 16 min total Copyright 2005