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Office Safety
(B-1)

Long Island Productions, 1992 
20 Minutes 
Teaches ways to prevent common injuries that occur in office-type occupations. Stresses safety methods to prevent back injuries, fire prevention and fire safety. Themes include prevention of repetitive strain injuries through the use of ergonomics and common sense to insure work environments free from injuries. 
Safety Bite: Safety Orientation in Office Environments
(B-2)

Long Island Productions, 1992 
6 Minutes 
Brief description of some common safety hazards at the office. Includes descriptions of lifting, appropriate clothing attire, alertness, and awareness of safety hazards. 
From Stress to Strength
(B-3)

The Creative Resource Group, Inc 
1994, 54 Minutes
Videotaped presentation of Dr. Robert S. Eliot.  Dr. Eliot combines his talents as a stress expert, cardiologist, and researcher into this educational and humorous presentation. The main focuses of the speaker are on converting stresses to strengths, lightening up, and being productive without being self-destructive.
Safety and Environmental Affairs Journal - Ergonomics
(B-4)

Coastal Safety Environmental, 1996
Stresses importance of avoiding repeated action and excessive strain. Preventative measures include: working in neutral, reducing repetition, minimizing force exerted, eliminating direct pressure, and taking periodic breaks.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(B-5)

Long Island Productions, 1996 
14 Minutes
Defines symptoms, describes hand anatomy, helps employees avoid pain and lost work time due to preventable nerve condition. Shows risk reduction steps and stresses early diagnosis.
Office Ergonomics
(B-6)

Long Island Productions, 1996 
11 Minutes
Shows how to customize work space and use of neutral positions. Gives hints on sitting, standing and lifting. Stresses reduction of repetitive movements and exercizing during the day to reduce stress on the job.
Computer Ergonomics
(B-7)

Cremer & Associates 
15 Minutes
Instructions are given to appropriately adjust work area including PC monitor, chair and keyboard. Defines proper lighting levels, screen heights, and document source location. Shows good work practice habits and demonstrates daily exercises to reduce eye strain and back stress.
Indoor Air Quality: A Public Perspective
(B-8)
American Society of Heating, 1992 
Presentation 1 (14:10 Minutes)  Given by Kevin Y. Teichman, Ph.D., Chief, Air Team, U.S. EPA. Dr. Teichman discusses ASHRAE Standards, Building ecology by voluntary industry consensus. 
Presentation 2 (22:02 Minutes)  Given by Robert Axelrad, Director,
Indoor Air Division, U.S. EPA. Mr. Axelrad discusses the federal indoor air programs and policies. 
Presentation 3 (15:14 Minutes)  Given by Philip R. Morey, Ph.D., Manager, Indoor Air Quality, Clayton Environmental Consultants. Dr. Morey discusses indoor air quality effects on people. 
Presentation 4 (26:25 Minutes) Hal Levin, Research Architect, Hal Levin and Associates, discusses indoor air quality by design.

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