Catalog 2008
OSHA Office of Training and Education
Resource Center Loan Program
2020 South Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
NOTES:
These training materials are intended to be a resource for OSHA field staff, OSHA Outreach Trainers,
and other members of the OSHA family. They are not a substitute for any of the provisions of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or for any standards issued by the U.S. Department of
Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The training materials do not necessarily
reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names,
commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Every effort has been made to evaluate the training materials included in this catalog for
compliance with current OSHA Standards. The user assumes the responsibility for previewing the
training materials before showing and using them with a knowledgeable instructor. The training
materials are intended to be used to broaden employer and employee safety and health knowledge and
reduce injuries and illness in the workplace.
The Resource Center Loan Service is administered by Lewis Eberhardt, MSLIS, of
the OSHA Office of Training and Education.
Policies and Procedures
Introduction
Who Qualifies to Borrow?
Resource Center Loan Policies
Borrowing Agreement Form
Fees for Use of Materials
Resource Center Catalog
Loan Request Form
Requests for Training Materials
Improperly Completed Loan Request Forms
Number of Training Materials That Can be Borrowed per Show Date
Length of Loan Period
Extension of Loan Period
Substitution of Training Materials
Canceling Training Materials Requests
Non-Arrival of Training Materials
Return Shipping of Training Materials
Late Return of Training Materials
Lost or Damaged Training Materials
Determining Replacement Costs
Training Materials Purchase
Care and Use of Videos
Program Tips
How to Complete the Loan Request Form
Explanation of the Loan Request Form
Filling out the Loan Request Form
Submitting the Loan Request Form
Resource Center Forms
The Resource Center Borrowing Agreement Form and the Resource Center Loan Request Form must be
submitted in order to borrow training materials.
Training Materials by Subject
Training materials are listed alphabetically by title under the subject. Each entry includes title,
program number, format, number of minutes, industry, annotation, source, and publication date.
Training Materials by Title
Training materials are listed alphabetically by title. Each entry includes title, program number,
format, number of minutes, industry, annotation, source, and publication date.
Subject Index
Subject and industry are combined into a single index arranged alphabetically.
Sources of Training Materials
Sources of training materials are listed alphabetically. Each entry includes an address.
Introduction
The Resource Center Loan Program was developed in response to the many requests for occupational
safety and health training materials from the OSHA family. Videos and books on numerous aspects of
occupational safety and health are available for loan, free of charge. These materials are made
available to help broaden employer and employee safety and health knowledge and reduce injuries and
illness in the workplace.
Who Qualifies to Borrow?
The following individuals are eligible to become borrowers: OSHA National, Regional, and Area Office
employees, employees of State Plan States, Consultation Program employees, Voluntary Protection
Program site employees, OFA Trainers, OSHA grantees, OSHA outreach trainers within the United
States, and OSHA Cooperative Program Members including SHARP, VPP, Alliance, and Strategic
Partnership.
Resource Center Loan Policies
Borrowing Agreement Form
An eligible individual who wants to become a borrower must sign and return the agreement form
located at the end of this section. It states the borrower has agreed to abide by the rules and
regulations set forth in this section. The borrower also agrees to abide by the copyright laws. If a
borrower is found to have violated any of these policies, borrowing privileges will be canceled.
Individuals who already have a borrowing agreement form on file should not complete another
agreement form unless the information supplied on the first form has changed. Other eligible
individuals wishing to qualify as borrowers must complete the borrowing agreement form located at
the end of this section and return it to the OSHA Office of Training and Education, Resource Center
Loan Program, 2020 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, or fax it to (847)
759-7748.
Fees for Use of Materials
There are no direct fees charged for the use of these materials. However, the borrower is
responsible for paying the cost of return shipping via a traceable express shipping service (e.g.,
Federal Express, UPS, or Airborne) and the replacement cost of materials lost or damaged while on
loan.
Resource Center Catalog
The Resource Center Catalog is available on the OSHA website. The catalog is in PDF and can be
viewed on line or printed off.
Loan Request Form
A master copy of the Resource Center Loan Request form is located at the end of this section.
Instructions for completing the loan request form begin on page A-4.
Upon receipt, the loan request form will be processed. A copy of this form will be enclosed with the
requested training materials. This form serves as a packing slip and must be returned with the
borrowed materials.
When filling out the Loan Request Form please remember that materials cannot be delivered to a post
office box. Express shipping services will not deliver materials to a post office box.
- Materials cannot be shipped outside of the 50 States due to import/export problems,
shipping costs, and time restraints.
Requests for Training Materials
All requests to borrow training materials are handled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Confirmations will be sent to the borrower via fax. Requests should be received at least 15 days in
advance of the date the borrower would like to use the materials (Show Date).
Resource Center training materials are in high demand, so it is important to book well in advance
and reserve them at an early date. Training programs may be requested up to three months in advance
of the Show Date. Requests may be made by mail or by fax at (847) 759-7748.
Improperly Completed Loan Request Forms
Every attempt will be made to process requests. In the event that the form is incomplete,
incorrectly filled out, or cannot be deciphered, it will be returned to the borrower for
completion/correction.
Number of Training Materials That Can be Borrowed Per Show Date
There is a FIFTEEN-ITEM LIMIT on training materials that can be borrowed for any single Show Date.
No more than fifteen items may be outstanding at any time.
Length of Loan Period
Resource Center materials have a loan period between twelve and fourteen days depending upon
previous bookings. This includes the shipping to and return shipping from the borrower.
- Please note the Due Date at the bottom right-hand corner of the Loan
Request Form.
Extension of Loan Period
If you need the training materials for a longer period of time, please make special arrangements
when you request the materials.
In an emergency, the loan period may be extended upon telephone request depending upon the
availability of the training materials. Requests for a loan extension should be made several days
BEFORE the Due Date by calling (847) 759-7736.
Substitution of Training Materials
The Resource Center is not responsible for making substitutions for unavailable training materials
due to a previous booking. Borrowers may list alternate training materials on the request form if
they would like a substitution to be made.
Canceling Training Materials Requests
Requests may be canceled up to the shipping date. Once training materials have been shipped,
cancellation is not possible. The borrower assumes responsibility for the materials and the return
shipping costs.
Non-Arrival of Training Materials
Inform the Resource Center immediately if confirmed training materials have not arrived three days
before the Show Date.
Return Shipping of Training Materials
All audiocassettes and video programs should be rewound and returned in their original cases. If the
video case does not close easily, turn the video around or flip it over until it does. Incorrect
placement in the case may damage it or the video.
- For your protection, Resource Center materials must be returned via a traceable
express shipping service (e.g., FedEx, UPS, Airborne, RPS, or DHL). The use of the U.S. Postal Service
is not recommended due to experienced video damage and loss. It is highly recommended that second day
delivery be used to assure on-time return of materials.
A copy of the Resource Center Loan Request Form will be included in the shipping box. Borrowers
should indicate on the back of the enclosed loan request form any problems they had with an item
(i.e., bent slides, damaged audio cassettes, etc.). The loan request form should be returned with
the training materials.
A copy of the Audiovisual Program Use Report will also be included in the shipping case. The
borrower has the option of filling out and returning the form with the training materials. The
information provided on courses taught and numbers of students taught will help to determine how the
Resource Center is used.
Late Return of Training Materials
Resource Center training materials are in high demand. It is essential to return borrowed materials
no later than the Due Date in order for us to meet the needs of other borrowers. New
requests will not be accepted if a borrower has overdue materials. Continued late return of materials
may result in termination of borrowing privileges.
Lost or Damaged Training Materials
The borrower is responsible for replacement costs of training materials that are lost or damaged
while on loan. The borrower will be billed for the cost of replacing the missing or damaged items.
New requests will not be accepted if the borrower has unpaid charges for lost or damaged items.
Failure to pay replacement charges will result in termination of borrowing privileges.
Determining Replacement Costs
Replacement costs for training materials are deter-mined by the actual cost of replacing the lost or
damaged materials.
- Due to their highly technical content and limited production runs, the average cost of a training
program listed in this catalog is $375. The cost of some programs is even higher.
Training Materials Purchase
A source name is included with each training program or print material entered in the catalog. A
Sources of Training Materials is included as Section D of the catalog. Inquiries about purchase
should be made directly to the source.
- Please note that none of the training materials listed in this catalog are available for sale from
the Resource Center Loan Program.
Care and Use of Videos
Video training materials are expensive to replace. To protect them from wear and tear, please
remember:
- to follow machine instructions carefully;
- to rewind videos completely;
- to keep materials away from heat, moisture, and magnetic fields; and
- if showing more than one training program, be sure to replace each one in its own case.
- Remember: It is illegal to duplicate a copyrighted video program.
Program Tips
When arranging details of a program, the following checklist may be helpful in
preparing for a smooth show.
- Remind participants, in writing or in person, of the program’s time and place the day before the
program.
- Arrange for adequate seating capacity. Make sure everyone will see the monitor or screen
comfortably. Don’t seat anyone closer than two screen widths away.
- Run a check on the equipment itself. The picture should be in focus and the material ready to
run before the meeting starts.
- Test the sound level of the projector. Experiment until you find the level most agreeable for
the size of the room and audience.
- Route the equipment power cords to prevent them from becoming a tripping hazard. Ensure that
emergency exits are clear of obstacles and point out exits to participants.
- When dealing with topical subjects, a wrap-up and lead-in to a short discussion period will
provide a more meaningful program. It is strongly recommended that materials be previewed in order
to judge their suitability for the audience and to prepare a brief introduction pointing out
important parts of the program.
- Have paper and pencils available for participants to take notes. Have a blackboard or flipchart
available to make points for emphasis and discussion.
- Training should be presented so its organization and meaning are clear to the audience. The
instructor should provide overviews of the materials to be learned, relate the information to the
audience’s job and experience, point out the benefits of the training, and reinforce what is learned
by summarizing the program’s objectives and the key points of information covered.
- The trainer should be prepared, make frequent use of visual aids and other training materials to
add emphasis to the program, make clear the objectives of training, and keep the training varied and
interesting. Videos VT01311 Train the Trainer and VT01622 Safety Meetings: Give’em What They Want
provide reviews of how to conduct effective safety meetings.
- The trainer should encourage trainee participation by initiating discussions on the materials
covered.
How to Complete the Loan Request Form
Explanation of the Loan Request Form
A copy of the loan request form is located in the FORMS Section of the catalog. An explanation of
each part of the form follows.
Filling out the Loan Request Form
- Today’s Date: The date on which the loan request form is being completed.
- Borrower Information: On the top of the loan request form the borrower prints his or her name,
business address and telephone number. The training materials will be shipped to this address.
Please remember that materials cannot be delivered to a post office box. Express package shippers
will not deliver materials to a post office box.
- Number: A number for each training material is given in the Resource Center Catalog. The number
for the training material being requested is entered in this section.
- Title: The complete title of the training material is entered in this section. The borrower may
indicate alternates for titles not available.
- Show Date: The Show Date is the date the borrower plans on using the training material. This may
be a single date (5/18/05) or a range of dates (5/3-6/05). Please use one loan request form for each
Show Date. If training materials are needed for several widely spaced Show Dates (more than five
working days apart) a separate request must be made for each Show Date.
- RC Use: This section will indicate if a video is a confirmed booking or explains why the video
is not available for loan.
- Report: This section informs the borrower when the requested training materials will be shipped
and the date the materials must be received back to the Resource Center.
Submitting the Loan Request Form
Please proofread the loan request form before submission to make sure all required information is
supplied and is correct. Lack of data or incorrect data may delay or cancel your request.
Send the loan request form to the OSHA Office of Training and Education, Resource Center Loan
Program, 2020 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, or fax it to (847)
759-7748. Keep a copy of the request form for your records.
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