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EHS Web Streamed Videos

The following videos can be viewed at your workstation as long as you have RealOne player installed on your computer system and and have an internet connection capable of sustaining a 250 Kbyte/second baud rate (T1, DSL, Cable, etc). You can not view these movies if you are connected to the internet with a 56K dial up modem. To view a movie click on the image adjacent to the movie title and description.

If you do not have RealOne player installed on your computer system you can down load it for free by double clicking on the RealSystem icon below. This will link you directly with the free RealOne player download page. Please note that their basic player is free (which is sometimes hard to find on their web site). There is a charge for their enhanced player (which is not required to view these videos).

Cleaning up a Blood Spill (3:33 minutes)
This video demonstrates how to properly clean up a moderately sized laboratory blood spill.
Custodial Ergonomics (7:49 minutes)
This video describes how custodians can minimize their ergonomic stresses while performing higher risk tasks such as - wet mopping, moving furniture and equipment, and handling trash.
The Effective use of a Biosafety Cabinet (10:43 minutes)
This video describes the procedures to follow when working in a biosafety cabinet to minimize your exposure to bioaerosols and prevent contamination of your cultures. It covers how to disinfect, load, and lay out your materials in a cabinet, what to wear and how to conduct your work within a cabinet, as well as how to disinfect, unload, and shut down a cabinet.
Laboratory Chemical Hazardous Waste Management (6:24 minutes)
This video outlines the steps that must be follow in the laboratory to manage chemical wastes in compliance with EPA's container and laboratory storage requirements.
Art Safety - a six step process (20:23 minutes)
This video outlines the general safety procedures to be followed in the art studio and the importance of knowing the hazards of the materials and equipment handled.
Library New Hire Safety Training (21:11 minutes)
This video describes how to set up an office work station, properly handle books and carts, the basics of office safety, and what you should know about emergency egress from your building.
Working Safely in a BL3 Laboratory - Guidance for Service and Maintenance Employees (15:58 minutes)
This video describes the procedures service and maintenance personnel should follow when entering, working in, and exiting a BL3 laboratory. The video also describes the containment features of the BL3 laboratory and provides an overview of research equipment found in these laboratories.
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Office of Environmental Health & Safety, 135 College Street, Suite 100
New Haven, CT 06510-2411 Telephone: 203-785-3550 / Fax: 203-785-7588