About the Video Library
 

The Safety and Health Video Library is operated by WISHA Training and Outreach; Division of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

Introduction

I.      What is the Department of Labor and Industries Video Library?
II.     Who may use the Safety and Health Video Library?
III.    Is there a charge?
IV.    How do I sign up?
V.     How do I schedule videos?
VI.    How long may I keep videos?
VII.   What if I keep videos past due?
VIII.  What if I lose or damage videos?
IX.    How do I return videos?
X.     May I duplicate videos?

Important Message

Some videos may contain code violations.

Many commercially produced safety and health videos are based on Federal OSHA Standards. Federal OSHA standards may not be as stringent as the Washington State Industrial Safety and Health Standards. Every effort has been made by the library to evaluate the videos before purchasing them. Safety and Health Standards may have changed since the time of purchase. The user assumes the responsibility of previewing the videos before showing and using it with a knowledgeable instructor.

 

Occupational safety and health is a top priority of all persons who run businesses and work in Washington. By borrowing one or more of our programs to share with your employees, you can help fight the high cost of workplace accidents and illnesses. Our videos are provided to aid, instruct, inform, promote discussion, and promote a safe and healthy work environment to employers and employees in the State of Washington.

Introduction

 

 I. What is the Department of Labor and Industries Video Library?

The Safety and Health Video Library is a service provided by DOSH Education and Outreach; Division of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. It is the largest, most comprehensive and current safety training library in the nation with over 1000 titles of videos and DVDs. They cover a wide variety of subjects from accident prevention to workplace violence, reflecting the diversity of occupations in Washington. The collection is geared toward maintaining Washington's high standards in occupational safety and health with a mission to save lives and prevent injury or illness.

Library materials are available for loan in Washington State only. Vendor contact information is available on the website with in each title’s full description for those who wish to buy directly from the vendors.

Library Hours:

Monday 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m
Tuesday 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m
Wednesday 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m
Thursday 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m
Friday 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m

 

You may address your video requests to: 

Department of Labor and Industries
WISHA Training and Outreach Services
Safety and Health Video Library
PO Box 44607
Olympia,  WA 98504-4607

If you need to schedule videos, get a new catalog or supplement, the phone number to call is:

(360) 902-5444
or (800) 574-9881
FAX (360) 902-5675

For additional information, or to speak with the video librarian call (360) 902-5453.

 II. Who may use the Safety and Health Video Library?

The library is available to any employer or worker in the state of Washington. 

Videos are shipped only to locations within the State of Washington.

 III. Is there a charge?

There is no charge to borrow videos. However, customers must pay return shipping charges for videos borrowed.

IV. How do I sign up?

Become a borrower by filling out the "Library Agreement Form" (160K) and then mail or fax your form to the video librarian. You only need to do this once. A borrower ID number will be issued to you upon completion of the necessary forms.

V. How do I schedule videos?

When writing, faxing, or calling the Video Library, please do the following: Have your borrower identification number ready. Have a list of the videos you wish to show and indicate the date on which you wish to use the requested materials. Make sure to include their item number. It is helpful to include alternate titles and dates in case your first choice is not available. Click here for a printable version "Video Reservation Form" (150k).

The 6 Month Rule:
You can schedule videos up to six months in advance.

The 10 Day Rule:
Please give us ten days notice before you want to show videos. The videos will arrive 1-2 business days before your show date.

 VI. How long may I keep videos?

The 5-5 Rule: 
You can borrow up to five videos for five days.

 VII. What if I keep videos past due?

The 3 Strike Rule: 
Videos must be returned on time. Three late returns will result in immediate and permanent cancellation of borrowing privileges. You must return videos by traceable carrier. Also, you must return phone call messages from us within two business days.

VIII. What if I lose or damage videos?

Borrowers are responsible for the full replacement costs of any lost or damaged videos, including the shipping case.

 IX. How do I return videos?

Many borrowers use United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or some other traceable carrier for return shipment. Others prefer the U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail. Whatever method used, it's imperative that it be TRACEABLE. If the video is late you must overnight it back to us, so that any future booking may be kept.

We provide the return-shipping label. Turn over the shipping card on the box and you will find our preprinted return address on the back. It is important to fill out and return all shipping cards. 

If returning by the U.S. Postal Service, you must use registered mail. The US Postal Service return address is: 

Department of Labor and Industries
WISHA Training and Outreach Services
Safety and Health Video Library
PO Box 44607
Olympia,  WA 98504-4607

X. May I duplicate videos?

Unless specifically noted in the catalog and on the materials themselves, all library materials are fully protected by copyright under Title 17 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations.

Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials will result in immediate cancellation of borrowing privileges.

Within the collection are a number of public domain video programs produced by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, State of Oregon, and the US Federal Department of Labor. These may be duplicated. Videos that may be duplicated are clearly marked. Otherwise, assume all videos are fully protected by the copyright law.  For a list of videos you can duplicate, click here.

The Safety and Health Video Library is just one of the ways the Washington Occupational Safety and Health Division helps Washingtonians work safely. For additional educational resources, check out L&I's Safety Training web site

Thank you for using the Safety and Health Video Library!