The Big Chill - 6949
video color 5 min. 1992 Adult
This video shows three friends on a hike in the forest and how bad weather and lack of planning can cause one person to suffer hypothermia. It gives the symptoms and the first aid response. (SAFETY SHORTS PRODUCTIONS) View information about borrowing the VHS video version.
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Growing Community Video Series
This video series from the Texas Dept. of State Health Services is a communications initiative and tool created to educate and inspire communities into action against obesity in Texas.
Heat Illnesses - 6871
video color 7 min. 1999 Senior High-Adult
Overexposure to high temperatures and humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illness. Early recognition and proper treatment are necessary to help prevent a medical emergency. Through dramatic vignettes, the symptoms of heat illnesses are described, and the first aid measures that should be taken are demonstrated. (SAFETY SHORTS PRODUCTIONS) View information about borrowing the DVD (DV0177) 1/2" VHS (VC6871) video version.
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Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers - DV0311 (English); DV0312 (Spanish)
This DVD is available for loan from the Audiovisual Library and as a free online video at http://www.aginginstride.org/emergencyprep/default.htm
Outdoor Safety: Critters and Plants - 5140
video color 6 min. 1991 Adult
Wild animals should always be avoided. Some carry rabies, and nearly all will bite. Shows four poisonous snakes found in the U.S. Points out that protective boots or leggings should be worn in areas where snakes may be found. Also discusses safety precautions to take to avoid insect bites or stings. Discusses poisonous plants such as poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Explains that being exposed to the plant itself, or to clothing or other objects that have been exposed to the plant, or being around an area where poisonous plants are being burned, can cause reactions. (Safety Shorts Productions) View information about borrowing the 1/2" VHS video version.
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Violence on the Job
This video, produced by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, is available for viewing online at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/video/violence.html
When Lightening Strikes - 5139
video color 5 min. 1991 Adult
This video explains how lightning occurs and how dangerous it can be. It details safety precautions to take in thunderstorms whether one is outside or inside. (SAFETY SHORTS PRODUCTIONS) View information about borrowing the 1/2" VHS video version.
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