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Break a Leg Student Placement DVD: This video is meant to increase students’ awareness of the potential hazards found in their work placements. It explains the importance for students to understand that their placement employer must ensure the safety of the workplace; however, students must also understand their own responsibility for working in a safe manner. Catalogue No. ESPH020101V 

$15 + shipping + HST for members
$25 + shipping/ + HST for non-members 

 Chemical Fume Hoods DVD: This movie provides basic information on the operation and use of chemical fume hoods by visually demonstrating airflow and the effects of different sash adjustments. This film is highly recommended for all staff involved in the operation or maintenance of chemical fume hoods. DVD Catalogue No. EDVDFUM0207, Video Catalogue No. EFUM050103V 

DVD
$25 + shipping + HST for members
$40 + shipping + HST for non-members

Food Services Safety DVD: This movie will assist supervisors, managers and Joint Health and Safety Committees in the operation of an effective safety program for facilities that have food services. The film also covers slips and falls, cuts and injuries and musculoskeletal injuries. DVD Catalogue No. EDVDFOO0207,

DVD
$75+ shipping + HST for members
$115 + shipping+ HST for non-members

Slips & Falls DVD: First in a series of 4 movies.  This five-minute awareness film helps employees within the education sector become more aware of slip, trip and fall hazards in their workplaces and be able to reduce these hazards. This also explains what causes accidents and assists in their elimination or minimization. DVD Catalogue No.BDVDTR0107

DVD Bilingual
$25 + shipping + HST for members
$40 + shipping+ HST for non-members

Stools and Ladders DVD:  Second in a series of 4 movies.  This five-minute awareness film helps employees within the education sector become more aware of stools and Ladders hazards in their workplaces and be able to reduce these hazards. This also explains what causes accidents and assists in their elimination or minimization.  DVD Catalogue No. BDVDST0107,

DVD Bilingual
$25 + shipping + HST for members
$40 + shipping + HST for non-members

Walking Surfaces DVD: Third in a series of 4 movies.  This five-minute awareness film helps employees within the education sector become more aware walking surface hazards in their workplaces and be able to reduce these hazards. This also explains what causes accidents and assists in their elimination or minimization.  DVD Catalogue No. BDVDWA0107

DVD Bilingual
$25 + shipping + HST for members
$40 + shipping + HST for non-members

Footwear DVD: Fourth in a series of 4 movies.  This five-minute awareness film helps employees within the education sector become more aware of footwear hazards in their workplaces and be able to reduce these hazards.. This also explains what causes accidents and assists in their elimination or minimization.  DVD Catalogue No. BDVDSF0107

DVD Bilingual
$25 + shipping + HST for members
$40 + shipping + HST for non-members

Back Injury Prevention Lifts and Transfer DVD: The goal of this video is to assist in the prevention of sprains, strains and back injuries among educational assistants in the educational workplace. This video briefly explains how the skeletal, soft tissue and the nervous system contribute to the maintenance of a healthy back and demonstrates basic forces and limitations that can lead to injury of the back. Catalogue No. ELAT010103V

$55 + shipping + HST for members
$65 + shipping + HST for non-members

Back Injury Awareness DVD: These short training videos are designed to teach employees within the education sector about the basics of back care.

The Lifting and Your Back video explains how the back and related structures work together when a person is lifting an object.  Catalogue No. ELYB010103V (Lifting and Your Back);

$15 + shipping/GST/PST (members)
$25 +shipping/GST/PST (non-members)

The Lifting Injury Prevention DVD also includes stretches and exercises that help in maintaining a healthy back.  
ELIP010103V (Lifting Injury Prevention)

$20 + shipping + HST (members)
$30 + shipping + HST (non-members)

The Weightlifter DVD: This short awareness video is to be used in conjunction with back care presentations.  With the use of a model of the spine it explains where and when damage occurs and how to avoid injury by using proper lifting techniques.  

Catalogue No. EWL010100V (The Weightlifter DVD)

$15 + shipping + HST (members)
$25 + shipping + HST (non-members)

“The Trouble with Trouble” DVD: This 15-minute movie helps employees define and understand work-related violence and aggression through a presentation of various scenarios, showing the effect this behaviour has on the work environment. DVD Catalogue No. EDVDVIO0107

DVD English Only
$115+ shipping + HST

WHMIS/SIMDUT DVD:  WHMIS is a Canada-wide system designed to give employers and workers information about hazardous materials used in the workplace.  Catalogue No. EDVDWHM0207

This DVD will meet the requirements of WHMIS Review and may be used to enhance WHMIS in-house training.  The DVD is divided into the following Chapters: 

Introduction                             Exemptions
4 Key Elements of WHMIS   Consumer Products
Classification                           Hazardous Materials
Labels                                        Hazard Control
MSDs                                        Laboratories/Conclusions 

DVD - Bilingual
$125.00+ shipping + HST for members
$250.00 + shipping + HST for non-members

Contracted Services: Employer Liability for Health and Safety and the Temporary Worker CD-ROM: This CD-ROM provides essential information for employers and senior management regarding the contracting out of services and the attached legal obligations and duties. It also highlights important legislation surrounding the contracting for goods and services. Catalogue No. ECDCON050103

$125.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)
$250.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)

Occupational Health and Safety Orientation CD-ROM: This CD-ROM highlights important features in a health and safety program, captures interest, reinforces key concepts, and serves as a foundation for continuing training. Catalogue No. ECDORI040102

$125.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)
$250.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)

WHMIS for Everyone – The Essentials CD-ROM: This CD-ROM provides essential information on WHMIS for training programs for workers in low-risk occupations. It also serves as a foundation for continued training for higher-risk occupations. Catalogue No. ECDWHM010103 

$125.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)
$250.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)

Introductory Training for Educational Assistants CD-ROM: This CD-ROM highlights important features of legislation that deals with special education and work safety. It also provides information on roles and responsibilities, hazard assessment, first aid, and emergency procedures, among other points. Catalogue No. ECDEDA010103 

$125.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)
$250.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)

Emergency Preparedness CD-ROM: This CD-ROM provides officials in public and private institutions with information needed to prepare emergency plans and design agreements between the institution and the appropriate government agency responding to emergencies. Definitions, policies and procedures, and legislation are also included as important topics. Catalogue No. ECDEME010106

$125.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)
$250.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)

Winter Driving Hazards CD-ROM:  This CD ROM was developed to fill the need for driver’s education and training in winter conditions.  This program provides an introduction to safe winter driving for employers, supervisors, workers and volunteers who may be required to drive in winter conditions in the course of their assignments. 

The knowledge gained from this program will also assist all drivers when confronted by snow and freezing conditions.  It will assist their ability to identify the safest tires for all road conditions and introduce them to the complexities of skid control and how to stop safely in slippery conditions.  Catalogue No. ECDDRI0107 

$125.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)
$250.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST)

Orientation en Matière de Santé et de Sécurité au Travail Disque Compact:

Une réponse proactive de votre association pour améliorer l'orientation des nouveaux employés!  L’objectif de ce disque compact d’orientation vise à souligner les caractéristiques les plus importantes d’un programme en matière de santé et de sécurité au travail, de susciter un intérêt et de renforcer les concepts clés. CD #FCDORI010103

$125.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST) for members
$250.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST) for non-members

Le Simdut pour tous - Rudiments:  L’objectif de ce disque compact est de fournir les éléments essentiels d’information nécessaires pour une formation Simdut visant les travailleurs de postes à bas risque. Ce programme de formation servira aussi de base pour la formation continue des travailleurs de postes à haut risque. CD #FCDWHM0101704

$125.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST) for members
$250.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST) for non-members

$125.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST) for members
$250.00 (subject to a $10 shipping/handling charge, + HST) for non-members

Fire and Explosion Resource Book: This resource book provides information on hazard descriptions, hazard control, identification and assessment. It also covers legislation, standards and guidelines, and provides a guide to developing a health and safety action plan. Catalogue No. ERBFIR031502 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Working at Heights Resource Book: This resource book provides information on hazard descriptions, legislation, standards and guidelines, hazard identification and assessment, hazard control, and inspections. Catalogue No. ERBHEI050505

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Confined Spaces Resource Book: This resource book covers hazard descriptions, legislation, standards and guidelines, hazard identification and assessment, and information on hazard control. Catalogue No. ERBCON0107

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Physical Hazards Resource Book: Serious injuries can be caused by failure to control the physical hazards present in the workplace. This resource book covers topics such as radiation, temperature extremes, legislation, standards and guidelines, and legislation specific to vibration. Catalogue No. ERBPHY031502 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Noise Hazards Resource Book: Hazardous noise is any sound for which any combination of frequency, intensity or duration is capable of causing temporary or permanent hearing loss. This resource book covers hazard descriptions, legislation, standards and guidelines, hazard identification and assessment, and hazard control. Catalogue No. ERBNOI031502

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Machine Guarding Resource Book: Working with machines may cause fatalities, critical injuries and amputations. This resource book includes information – relevant to guarding – on hazard descriptions, legislation, standards and guidelines, hazard identification and assessment, and hazard control. Catalogue No. ERBMAC031502 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Driving Hazards Resource Book: This resource book includes information on driving hazards, and specifically on hazard descriptions, hazard identification and assessment, legislation, standards and guidelines, and hazard control. Catalogue No. ERBDRI061502  

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Slips, Trips and Falls Resource Book: The ability to see a hazard, recognize it for what it is, and react before reaching the point of no return is the best way to avoid slipping, tripping, or falling. This book covers regulations and other relevant standards, as well as hazard descriptions, identification, and assessment. Catalogue No. ERBSLI031502 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Lockout Resource Book: Individuals in your organization may be exposed to energy hazards that can lead to serious injury or death. Among other topics, this resource book provides examples of apparent energy and stored energy, as well as danger tags and lock out procedures. Catalogue No. ERBENE031502 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Environmental Hazards Resource Book: Environmental hazard usually poses the greatest concern for staff. This book helps readers recognize, assess, and control such hazards. The appendices of the book contain information on the development process for an action plan and a flow chart on controlling environmental hazards. Catalogue No. ERBENV031502 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Safety in Special Education Services Resource Book: This resource book helps readers maintain employee safety in special education services. The book includes information such as how to lift and transfer students with special needs and ergonomic risks of special education. Catalogue No. ERBSED010103

Available in French and English 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Violence Prevention Program Resource Book: Through various examples, this resource book teaches the reader that workplace violence can be prevented and employees must know how to respond if an incident occurs. Catalogue No. ERBVIO031502 

Available in French and English

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Violence Prevention in Education Resource Book: Recent events have brought attention to the increasing level of violence in our schools and communities. This resource book discusses the importance of finding ways to recognize and prevent violence and ensuring that employees know how to respond in case of an incident. Catalogue No. ERBSVI010504 

Available in French and English 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Joint Health and Safety Committees Resource Book: This resource book discusses the role of Joint Health and Safety Committees in the education sector and suggests ways for committees to function effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with the law. Catalogue No. ERBJOI010504

Available in French and English 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Emergency Preparedness Planning Resource Book: This book teaches that to decrease the probability of an unwanted event and the severity of a hazard, strict controls and effective procedures and training are required. This manual teaches workplaces to develop and implement a program to follow when situations occur. Catalogue No. ERBEME010504

Available in French and English 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Asbestos Management Resource Book: The asbestos budget has suffered due to competing demands for capital and maintenance funding. This resource book is an effective guide for organizations currently in the process of establishing or revising an asbestos management program, as it explains the use of asbestos and its effect on health. Catalogue No. ERBASB120106

Available in French and English 

$20 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$30 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Principals – Due Diligence Book and Supervisors – Due Diligence Resource Book: Should there be a serious workplace injury or illness, proof of due diligence is the only way of defending oneself or an organization. Among other topics, these books teach that being duly diligent always works to your benefit and that health and safety should always be included in every aspect of your job. Catalogue No. ERBPDU031503 (Principals); ERBSDU010105 (Supervisors)

Available in French and English 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

H & S and the Volunteer Resource Book: The goal of this resource book is to guide individuals in the position of recruiting and supervising volunteers in ensuring that the possibility of injury is eliminated and the risk of liability to the organization is minimized. Catalogue No. ERBVOL031502

 Available in French and English

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

H & S for Small Business Resource Book: This book outlines a simple, ten-step health and safety program that is easy to set up in a smaller organization. A health and safety program, while necessary, need not be difficult or expensive to establish and maintain. Catalogue No. ERBSMA031502 

Available in French and English

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Student Placement Resource Book: While a placement can be rewarding, it can also be a minefield of hidden dangers that can injure students. This booklet provides students and co-op teachers with a review of the hazards that exist in placement work sites. Catalogue No. ERBPLA010106 

Available in French and English

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Seasonal Outdoor Safety Groundskeeping Resource Book: This resource book provides an introduction to safety practices for outside workers whose work includes maintaining the grounds. It also explains that the first goal of both the workers and supervisors should be to eliminate as many hidden workplace hazards as possible. Catalogue No. EGK060106R 

$25 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$35 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Overexertion Resource Book: Overexertion injuries are reported in many workplaces, including the education sector, and cause lost work time. This book examines the risk factors for the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and provides the reader with information and guidelines to be implemented in the workplace to help reduce or prevent overexertion injuries. Catalogue No. ERBOVE010103

Available in French and English 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Food Services Resource Book: This resource book’s goal is to help supervisors, managers and Joint Health and Safety Committees manage an effective safety program for educational facilities that provide food services. The book also covers legislation that applies to the workforce. Catalogue No. ERBFOO050103  

Available in French and English 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Managing Mould Resource Book: This book informs participants of the workplace conditions and events that can cause mould to become a problem. Mould is a significant area of concern for workers and employers in Ontario’s education sector and others. This book also explains relevant legislation, defines mould, describes its potential health effects, and discusses an action plan. Catalogue No. ERBMOU060105

Available in French and English 

$20 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$30 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Dealing With a Difficult Person Resource Book: Staff must know how to deal effectively with disruptive or angry clients, visitors, or even fellow co-workers. This book provides information, suggestions, and tips for employees who deal with difficult individuals. Catalogue No. ERBDIFF050505 

Available in French and English 

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

2011 OHS Act: click here for more information

Available in French and English

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Working Alone:  Employers, unions and governments across the country have begun to realize that the unique circumstances of working alone may place workers at risk, and consider certain working alone situations as a genuine occupational hazard.  A program should be implemented to ensure the health & safety of those working alone.  Catalogue No.ERBWAL010504

Available in French and English

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Available in French and English

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

The art of ceramics involves lifting, carrying, bending, extreme heat, the use of potentially dangerous materials, and potentially slippery floors.  This manual is to be used as a teaching tool and reference guide to help ensure that the craft and beauty of ceramics is not achieved at the expense of the health of the artist.  Catalogue No.ERBPOT0507

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-member

WHMIS Participant Manuals: These manuals are ideal for all in-house training and provide detailed text and graphics. Among the featured topics are legislative requirements, consumer products, training, and controlling hazards. Catalogue No. EWH050103P, FWH0010104P- These are the refills used in the KIT-WH00 

Available in French and English 

$5 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$10 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-member

Seasonal Outdoor Safety Groundskeeping Participant Manuals: These manuals, used in conjunction with the summer and winter groundskeeping training videos, provide key health and safety information required for employees to perform their groundskeeping jobs safely. These are the refills for the EGK063000-Catalogue No. EGK063000PS (Summer); EGK063000PW (Winter)

ESAO members: $39.95 + HST (5%) + shipping  (Set of 10)
Non-members: $39.95 + HST (5%) + shipping  (Set of 10)

Health and Safety Orientation Participant Manuals: This booklet highlights the important components of a health and safety program for the new employee, providing, among other information, a basic understanding of occupational health and safety legislation along with the rights, responsibilities and duties of each of the workplace parties. The importance of accident and hazard reporting and instructions for incidents of injury are also discussed. Catalogue No. ERBORI050104

Available in French and English

$10 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$20 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-members

Workplace Inspection Workshop Participant Manuals: This book provides information on laws and regulations (including acts and conditions, immediate and root causes, types of inspections, and case histories). A safety inspection form is included in the appendix. Catalogue No. ERBWIN031503

Available in French and English 

$5 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$10 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-member

Accident Investigation Workshop Participant Manuals: This book covers laws and regulations, legislation, and interviewing and conducting the investigation, among numerous other topics. An accident/incident form is included in the appendix. Catalogue No. ERBAIN031503

Available in French and English 

$5 + HST (5%) + shipping for members
$10 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-member

Worker’ Asbestos Participant Book

The purpose of this book is to introduce workers to some of the regulations related to asbestos, as well as to assist workers in the identification of asbestos, asbestos containing materials and locations where asbestos can often still be found. Catalogue No. EPASB0507

$20 + HST (5%) + shipping for members

$30 + HST (5%) + shipping  for non-member

Slips and Falls Poster Series: These posters, which identify both hazards and preventative measures, are available in French and English and raise awareness of the hazards, present in day-to-day activities, that may cause injuries. Catalogue No. ESFA010100X (English); FSFA010100X (French)

For a set of four 18” X 12” glossy finish posters:

$10 + shipping + HST for members
$20 + shipping + HST for non-members

(HST will be added to orders received after July 1, 2010)

WHMIS and Consumer Poster Series: These 17.5” X 22.5” and 8.5” X 11” posters of WHMIS and Consumer symbols help workplaces meet legislative requirements and raise awareness of possible workplace hazards. Both the colour and black and white posters may be downloaded at no cost: http://www.esao.on.ca/products/posters.htm

Available in French, Cree, Ojibway, Traditional Mandarin, Simplified Mandarin and English, with a glossy finish.

17.5” X 22.5”:
$2 + shipping and handling ESAO members
$3.50 for non-members + HST

8.5” X 11”:
$0.20 + shipping and handling ESAO members
$0.50 for non-members + HST

Transportation Symbols: These  8.5” X 11” posters symbols help workplaces meet legislative requirements and raise awareness of possible workplace hazards. Both the colour and black and white posters may be downloaded at no cost: http://www.esao.on.ca/products/posters.htm

Available in French and English, with a glossy finish.

8.5” X 11”:
$0.20 + shipping and handling ESAO members
$0.50 for non-members + HST