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Machine/Equipment Safety #774
CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY Every chainsaw operator always should be aware of the dangers that relate to the operation of a chainsaw. The combination of a regularly maintained chainsaw with the correct personal and operational safety procedures should ensure trouble-free and successful operation of the saw. Included in the video are sections that deal with the following: chainsaw components; types and selection, sharpening the chain and setting the depth gauge; guide bar maintenance; chain assembly; tension; personal safety, and operation. (16 minutes)#775
SAFE OPERATION OF CHAINSAWS This videotape looks at a range of operational and cutting procedures that are crucial for the safe and successful operation of the chainsaw in all situations. Preparing a chainsaw for use; starting a chainsaw; holding and operating the chainsaw; general lumbering and felling of a tree are all discussed. (14 Minutes)#776
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE GUARDING Off-hand grinding machines are widely used throughout industry, but safe and correct use of these machines can be overlooked. This videotape shows how to operate an off-hand grinding machine safely and efficiently. The topics covered include: types of grinding machines; components that make up a grinding machine; types of abrasive wheels; inspecting and fitting a new wheel, and sharpening a twist drill. (18 Minutes)#777
EQUIPMENT AND MACHINE GUARDING This videotape covers why guards are used; the risks associated with mechanical hazards; requirements for effective machine guarding; different types of guards and their functions, and safe work practices when working with equipment and machinery. Advances in technology, safety standards and risk management all have contributed to increasingly effective guards being used in the workplace today, but despite all these advances, horrific accidents still occur. When guards are not in place or when guards are not used correctly, people can be pulled into machines, have limbs amputated and body parts crushed. (15 Minutes)#802
MACHINE GUARDING PROTECTING YOU FROM HAZARDS This DVD discusses common types of machine hazards, how they can be controlled and what actions must be taken to stay safe around moving equipment and machinery. Topics include: inspection and maintenance; fixed and adjustable guarding; hazards of bypassing and removing guards, and various types of safety devices. (DVD FORMAT 15 Minutes)Check the Ten-Minute Video Library for more videos on Machine/Equipment Safety