Morris, Jim
Summary: "The story of a group of Goodyear Tire and Rubber workers fatally exposed to toxic chemicals, the lawyer who sought justice on their behalf, and the shameful lack of protection our society affords all workers. A gripping narrative in the tradition of A Civil Action and Toms River"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beacon Press 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 658.3 MORMcCallum, Jamie K.
Summary: "The coronavirus pandemic threw life into a tumult for American workers, igniting new class struggles and further stoking those already under way. Across the country, essential workers lashed out against low wages, long hours, and safety risks, both with labor union backing and without it. Nurses, teachers, grocery clerks, farmers, food processing workers, and many more fought for higher wages,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 331.0973 MCCSummary: This fact-filled video introduces viewers to many of the falling hazards on a residential construction work site and suggests ways to avoid them. Major danger zones are identified, such as open-sided platforms, leading edges, and openings in floors and walls. Conventional safety systems, including guardrails and personal fall arrest systems, are examined in detail. In addition, a number of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Gambling with your safety on a job site is like playing the lottery-the more you play, the better the odds that you'll hit the big one. But unlike the lottery, safety's stakes are much higher. This program provides a concise guide to basic construction safety concerns and practices. Topics include: Personal protective equipment, including hardhats, protective glasses and goggles, clothing, and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: This video demonstrates the types of dangers present in any industrial or manufacturing atmosphere and then explains how to prevent accidents. Actual industrial accidents (cranes collapsing, foundry explosions) are used to stress the importance of using proper methods when in a general shop. An excellent program for technology/vocational courses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Maybe they weren't trained. Maybe they were afraid to ask questions. Or maybe they just didn't know what questions to ask. But every year, young workers are hurt, disabled, and killed because they don't know their rights and obligations as employees. Filmed at a number of work sites, this video urges viewers to play it safe on the job by learning and following health and safety guidelines....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Do more than tell your students or employees about fall protection-show them! This video will help to train workers in safely performing some of the most hazardous jobs in home building. Designed for use with the NAHB-OSHA Fall Protection Handbook, the program offers demonstrations of safe work practices and equipment operations that satisfy OSHA standards. Featured topics include the use of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Marrin, Albert.
Summary: Describes the conditions in the textile industry in the early 20th century behind the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company that led to the death of many young women, and explains its impact on the labor movement and on society.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 MARSummary: Chemical irritants can cause a debilitating sensitivity or even a chemical injury. This program examines the all-too-common threat of chemical exposure-often from products and materials found in the average home or office building. Showing how contaminants and irritants can travel through heating and air conditioning ducts, the program highlights a case study in which a woman developed rashes,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Those who work with electricity encounter many hazards, including electric shock and electrical fires. This video details safety procedures for these hazards as well as protection of electrical instruments and solid-state devices. An excellent overview for those who work with electricity and as a general safety video for everyone.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Does your home-building training course need an all-purpose visual aid for jobsite safety orientation? This video illustrates the key issues residential builders and workers need to focus on in order to reduce accidents and injuries. Based on the NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook, the program conveys a wide range of safety information in easy-to-understand demonstrations. Topics include the use...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Going inside a professional and very busy woodshop, this program shows how to prevent a wide range of carpentry-related hazards. An overview of basic safety measures focuses on the need for face masks, respirators, steel-toed shoes, and eye, ear, and hair protection. Safety zones, proper tool storage, flammable liquid storage, and overall cleanliness and organization are also emphasized. Advice...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Do more than tell your students or employees about fall protection-show them! This video will help to train workers in safely performing some of the most hazardous jobs in home building. Designed for use with the NAHB-OSHA Fall Protection Handbook, the program offers demonstrations of safe work practices and equipment operations that satisfy OSHA standards. Featured topics include the use of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Does your home-building training course need an all-purpose visual aid for jobsite safety orientation? This video illustrates the key issues residential builders and workers need to focus on in order to reduce accidents and injuries. Based on the NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook, the program conveys a wide range of safety information in easy-to-understand demonstrations. Topics include the use...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Genoways, Ted.
Summary: A powerful and important work of investigative journalism that explores the runaway growth of the American meatpacking industry and its dangerous consequences
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 338 GENSummary: According to some environmental experts, the air inside our homes and offices could be more polluted than the outdoor air in the largest cities. Radon, mold, household cleaning products, and secondhand smoke are only a few elements that may pose health risks. This program examines the issue in detail and illustrates ways to improve indoor air quality. Case studies include a nonsmoker diagnosed...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Brooks, Kimberly
Summary: "A guide to the materials and safe practices that will take your oil painting practice to new heights--whether you are just starting out, or have been painting for years"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2021