Play video: How to do CPR on an adult
First aid
How to do CPR on an adult
Step-by-step demonstration of adult CPR and when to use a defibrillator.
St John Ambulance
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Play video: How to do CPR on an adult
Play video: How to use a fire extinguisher (PASS method)
Fire safety
How to use a fire extinguisher (PASS method)
A short demonstration of the Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep technique.
CQ Fire & Safety
Play video: Earthquake drill: Drop, Cover and Hold On
Emergencies & disasters
Earthquake drill: Drop, Cover and Hold On
How to protect yourself during an earthquake — the drill used in schools and workplaces worldwide.
FEMA
Play video: 5 things to know about ladder safety
Workplace safety
5 things to know about ladder safety
Choosing, setting up and climbing ladders safely.
OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)
Play video: Lockout / tagout
Workplace safety
Lockout / tagout
Why machines must be isolated and locked off before maintenance.
OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)
Play video: Work safely with cranes near power lines
Workplace safety
Work safely with cranes near power lines
Preventing electrocution when lifting equipment works near overhead lines.
OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)
Play video: Prevent hearing loss
Occupational health
Prevent hearing loss
Noise at work, hearing protection and how to prevent permanent damage.
OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)
Play video: Heat illness at work
Occupational health
Heat illness at work
A real story about heat illness — and the water, rest and shade that prevent it.
OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)
Play video: Respirator types
Occupational health
Respirator types
The main types of respirator and what each one protects against.
OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)
Play video: Ergonomic programmes that work
Occupational health
Ergonomic programmes that work
How workplaces reduce strains and repetitive injuries with ergonomics.
OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)
PHSO safety guides
Fire safety
How to use a fire extinguisher (PASS)
Only tackle a small, early-stage fire — and only after raising the alarm. Remember PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
Read the guide
First aid
First aid: the first steps in an emergency
DRSABCD — a simple order of actions for the first minutes after someone collapses.
Read the guide
Emergencies & disasters
Earthquake safety: Drop, Cover and Hold On
What to do during shaking and straight afterwards — at school, at work and at home.
Read the guide
Workplace safety
Electrical safety at work
Everyday checks that prevent shocks and electrical fires — and what to do if someone is electrocuted.
Read the guide
Workplace safety
Safe lifting and manual handling
Plan the lift, keep the load close and avoid twisting — simple habits that prevent back injuries.
Read the guideUseful links from trusted organisations
- Safety and health at workInternational Labour Organization (ILO)International standards, conventions and guidance on occupational safety and health.
- Occupational healthWorld Health Organization (WHO)Facts and guidance on protecting workers' health.
- Managing risks and risk assessment at workHealth and Safety Executive (HSE, UK)A clear, practical introduction to risk assessment.
- Manual handling at workHealth and Safety Executive (HSE, UK)Guidance and tools for reducing lifting and carrying injuries.
- Safety and health topics A–ZOSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)Hundreds of hazard-specific guides — from confined spaces to welding.
- Evacuation plans and proceduresOSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)How to plan emergency exits, alarms, assembly points and fire wardens.
- OSHA safety video libraryOSHA (U.S. Department of Labor)Free safety videos on falls, electrical, heat, machinery and more.
- First aid adviceSt John AmbulanceSimple first aid steps for common injuries and illnesses.
- Drop, Cover and Hold OnGreat ShakeOutIllustrated guidance on protecting yourself during an earthquake.
- Earthquake safetyAmerican Red CrossHow to prepare before, and what to do during and after, an earthquake.
- National Disaster Management AuthorityNDMA PakistanPakistan's official alerts, advisories and disaster-preparedness guidance.
- OSHwikiEuropean Agency for Safety and Health at WorkAn encyclopaedia of occupational safety and health topics.
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