Human Resources

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a worker is injured on the job every 5 seconds. Workplace injuries and illnesses cost industry over $175 billion annually. The immediate cause of incidents is usually obvious. But unless the true root cause(s) are identified and corrected, the probability of a similar type incident occurring is high. A properly conducted Incident Investigation is one of the most effective tools and an essential component of all successful incident prevention programs. Incident Investigation program uses broadcast quality images and graphics to capture the audience's attention and communicate in a clear and concise fashion the purpose and importance of Incident Investigation, the skills and techniques required to conduct an effective investigation, how to identify the true root causes of an incident and develop corrective actions, and the importance of communication and follow up. Topics covered include: Taking immediate action at the scene of the incident, Gathering facts and information, How to take effective pictures and document an incident scene, Techniques for interviewing witnesses, Methods for analyzing the facts and information gathered, Developing corrective actions, Implementation and communication, and The importance of follow up. When an incident occurs in the workplace something happened that shouldn't have, or didn't happen that should have. A proper Incident Investigation will answer why and enable you to prevent its recurrence in the future. This program provides the content and tools necessary to effectively train your managers, supervisors, safety committee members and other employees to conduct a proper Incident Investigation.

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The goal of ADA is to allow Americans with disabilities to lead productive lives by providing minor accommodations. It is designed as a federal anti-discrimination statute to make public and private entities accessible to people with disabilities. This program addresses the sections of this law and how employers, employment agencies and labor unions must not discriminate.

Civil unrest…Protests…Riots… they’re nothing new, but that doesn’t lessen their impact… Casualties…Property damage… Business interruption…Financial loss. They can occur anywhere. Sometimes they happen without warning, but there can be indications a threat is developing, and these signs offer an opportunity to prepare and be proactive in these challenging situations.

This new video explains what to be aware of when online and looking at emails, such as malware, phishing, what links you can click on and what links you should not.

Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse … for Managers and Supervisors – 053 Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse… for Managers and Supervisors discusses the various forms of substance abuse that are typically found in the workplace, how managers and supervisors can detect substance abuse problems, and what they should… and shouldn’t… do if they discover a worker with a substance abuse problem. Substance abuse in a huge, worldwide problem. An employee with an alcohol or drug problem can decrease productivity, create a hostile working environment and damage a company’s good name. Worst of all, the actions of a worker who isunder the influence can completely undermine a company’s efforts to keep people safe. The course includes information on how substance abuse can affect a workplace, laws and regulations related to substance abuse, the role of education and testing in preventing substance abuse, recognizing on-the-job substance abuse, and more. This VOD program is one of the most effective and efficient ways to get employees the training that they need, in a classroom or individually through their desktop or tablet computer.

Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse… for Employees – 052 Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse… for Employees discusses the various types of substance abuse that are found in the workplace, how they can affect an employee’s work situation and what employees themselves can do to help keep their workplace drug and alcohol free. Substance abuse in a huge, worldwide problem. An employee with an alcohol or drug problem can decrease productivity, create a hostile working environment and damage a company’s good name. Worst of all, the actions of a worker who is under the influence can completely undermine a company’s efforts to keep people safe. The course includes information how substances are typically abused by employees, alcohol and other depressants, and their effects, stimulants, narcotics and hallucinogens, and their effects, alcohol and drug policies, helping people overcome substance abuse, and more. This program is one of the most effective and efficient ways to get employees the training that they need, in a classroom or individually through their desktop or tablet computer.

Federal law demands that all employees must be hired, rewarded or reprimanded strictly based on job qualifications and job performance without regard to race, age, sex disability, religion or national origin. Most people believe this is the right thing to do…or do they? The reality is, discrimination, especially subtle discrimination, and harassment are still common occurrences in your workplace. Common stereotypes and broad assumptions about our differences are at the root of most discrimination problems. We all want a safe, fair and productive work environment, but discrimination can lead to an erosion of these principles. Everyone benefits from a discrimination-free workplace. But, if we let discrimination be a problem…nobody wins.

Earthquakes, like tornadoes and hurricanes, hit with little or no warning. Being properly prepared can make all the difference in how you & your workplace are affected. This program teaches you how to prepare for the emergencies, from storing supplies and “Earthquake-Proofing” your environment to training your employees in all emergency & evacuation procedures. Learn how to greatly reduce the impact of earthquakes or any natural disaster.

Workplace harassment includes unwanted verbal or physical behavior regarding sex, gender, gender identity, religion, race, skin color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability and age. Harassment can target almost any personal characteristic, and occur between any two people...co-workers, managers, or even non-employees like clients, contractors, or vendors. In addition, the victim of harassment is not only the person who is the intended target, but anyone affected by the offensive behavior. Harassment can lead to a hostile, volatile workplace, which is why it is important that your associates know how to properly recognize this behavior and respond correctly. handling these situations wrong can lead to retribution and escalation, so everyone at your facility should be properly trained. This video is a great place to start.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, forbids sharing, transmitting or divulging of information designated as Protected Health Information or PHI of individuals. It’s designed to offer workers specific protections. Businesses are charged with the responsibility of complying with the provisions set forth in HIPAA and this program was designed to help you reach this goal. This program will help you understand what the HIPAA rulings mean, what your company must do and the steps that must be taken to bring your organization into compliance.

At the end of this training, you should be able to: Describe a respectful and safe workplace and why this training is so important. Identify harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and violent behaviors. Describe the rights and responsibilities of employees (“workers”) and the employer. Differentiate between harassment and non-harassment behaviors. Summarize the steps to take if you are being harassed, bullied, discriminated against or threatened with violence. Identify ways to create and promote a safe and respectful workplace.

Job Safety Analysis is an important part of a successful safety program. The JSA helps identify hazards in any work process and helps determine ways to minimize risk. This a great program for any Supervisor or Department Head.

This program was developed to educate your associates about the dangers of meth and the devastating effects it has on lives, jobs and property. Topics Include: How To Spot Potential Problems, Security Tips to Prevent Risk & What to Do If A Lab Is Discovered.

This unique approach to Ergonomics training, begins by asking each viewer to select what area of their body, if any, is experiencing pain or discomfort. They are shown common postures that can cause or contribute to the conditions. The viewer is then lead through a comprehensive and specific method of adjusting a workstation to maximize neutral postures and minimize pain, discomfort and strain. This program also points out the multitude of other factors outside of the workplace that can contribute to musculo-skeletal disorders. This encourages viewers to take steps to adopt neutral postures in all of their activities.

Designed to raise awareness of safety hazards in an office environment. This video focuses on the most common hazards found in an office. Video discusses basic ergonomics, ladders, office equipment, slips and falls, safe lifting, fire prevention and more.

Good communication and respect for others creates a beneficial work environment where employees feel safe and productive. When the workplace is disrupted by someone disrespecting one or more co-workers, anger and resentment can destroy morale. Workplace harassment can damage relationships and destroy lines of communication among employees. This program discusses various types of workplace harassment and how this unwelcome behavior affects the work environment. It also explains what you should do if you are a victim or an observer of disrespectful conduct and how you can avoid having your own behavior interpreted as harassment. Featured are a variety of scenarios where workers exhibit unwelcome behavior to show viewers what types of behavior constitute harassment and how they should respond to such conduct.

This video educates employees about the types of sexual harassment including “Hostile Work Environments”. Scenarios are presented which depict subtle forms of discrimination and the negative effect they have on employees and company morale. Viewers are trained to recognize Sexual Harassment of any type and steps are outlined for effectively dealing with harassment.

This program explains how managers should handle and respond to complaints and how to recognize potential sexual harassment in the workplace. Also provides information on how to conduct a proper investigation of a sexual harassment complaint. A handy guide for human resource managers or other personnel involved in the investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.

The Safety Supervisor: Orientation and Overview will go over the topics Supervisors will need to know to do their job. In any organization or company, maintaining a safe workplace is an everyday commitment, and while everyone plays a role in that effort, no-one is more involved and more responsible than the Safety Supervisor. From orienting new hires to generating accident reports to checking protective equipment, the Safety Supervisor has to be available, aware, accountable and ready to take action at all times.

An unconscious bias is when discrimination and incorrect judgments occur due to stereotyping. These can occur automatically and without the person being aware of it. This video is an awareness training tool to help people recognize what unconscious biases they may have and what we can all do to reduce the effects of unconscious bias in our workplace.

Not dealing with workplace harassment can undermine the success and morale of any organization. We all want an environment where everyone is able to do their best and work together effectively as a team. To accomplish this goal we all need to be aware that harassment exists and it must not be tolerated on any level. In this video we’ll define some common types of harassment and you will learn what to do in these situations. Failure to respond to a complaint can result in your company being liable for monetary damages when an employee has to seek intervention from a governmental agency or file a lawsuit. We all need to learn to recognize harassment and work together to stop it. This video is a great way to start.

Not dealing with workplace harassment can undermine the success and morale of any organization. We all want an environment where everyone is able to do their best and work together effectively as a team. To accomplish this goal we all need to be aware that harassment exists and it must not be tolerated on any level. In this video we’ll define some common types of harassment and you will learn what to do in these situations. Failure to respond to a complaint can result in your company being liable for monetary damages when an employee has to seek intervention from a governmental agency or file a lawsuit. You may be personally liable if you harass an employee or if someone complains to you and no action is taken. By being prepared, you can take appropriate action to investigate and resolve claims of harassment. Early resolution of all harassment claims prevents costly administrative or legal action.

Third party harassment is a type of workplace harassment that’s initiated by a third party, someone from outside of the organization. Instead of the perpetrator being a boss, supervisor or colleague, he or she is a vendor, supplier, customer or client of the company.

Workplace harassment includes unwanted verbal or physical behavior regarding sex, gender, gender identity, religion, race, skin color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability and age. Harassment can target almost any personal characteristic, and occur between any two people…co-workers, managers, or even non-employees like clients, contractors, or vendors. In addition, the victim of harassment is not only the person who is the intended target, but anyone affected by the offensive behavior. Harassment can lead to a hostile, volatile workplace, which is why it is important that your associates know how to properly recognize this behavior and respond correctly. handling these situations wrong can lead to retribution and escalation, so everyone at your facility should be properly trained.

In this fast-paced world, we are always encountering situations that can be stressful. Many of these occur at work. However employee stress, and its effects on their ability to do their jobs, is a subject that is often overlooked. This informative program trains your employees to identify potentially stressful situations and learn how to cope with them.

The potential for workplace violence has become a stark reality in our world today. While the odds of a serious incident happening on your property may be slim, the importance for effective preparedness remains vital. This program helps you achieve a level of preparedness and allows viewers to develop a sense of confidence if faced with a potentially violent situation in the workplace. How to recognize signs of potential problems and what to do if the potential becomes reality are discussed in depth.