RMTSA Vol. III, Section Two, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4.7
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Section Two - Employee Safety
and Health Program
Chapter 4
Education, Training, and Certification Programs for Health
and Safety
Subchapter 4.7
DWC Resource Center |
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Revised: December 2004 |
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Volume III:
This chapter of Risk Management for Texas State Agencies supplies
general information regarding state agency employee safety and health
exposures, and techniques and methods to manage and control those
exposures. It also identifies additional resources that may be available
to assist state agencies in developing or enhancing its employee safety
and health program. This chapter is not intended in any way to be
a substitute for the advice and guidance of legal counsel, who should
always be consulted regarding rights, duties and responsibilities
under the law. The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation's (DWC) Workers Health and Safety Resource Center is a primary source
of safety education and training information and materials within
the state of Texas. The Resource Center is available to all Texas
employers and other organizations seeking safety and health education
materials. Individuals seeking specific safety and health related
information will be able to locate materials at the Resource Center,
or they may be referred to another point-of-contact for access to
requested materials.
The DWC Resource Center provides information in many different
formats: VHS videotapes, slide programs, periodicals, books, on-line
research, and many other information sources are available. The
DWC Resource Center includes a noncommercial library that loans
videos and slide programs for use in employee safety and health
training programs.
Video and slide programs are loaned only by written, signed requests
on the Audiovisual Loan Request Form and must be received at least
21 days prior to the scheduled program show date. Early requests
help ensure title availability. Both mail and fax requests are accepted.
A copy of the DWC Resource Center Audiovisual Loan Request Form
is provided in the DWC Resource Centers Video Resource
Catalog.
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation publishes the DWC Resource Center Video Resource Catalog, which contains the
following:
- Training session guidelines
- Audiovisual loan procedures
- Training programs
- Videotapes in Spanish
- Subject listing
- Audiovisual Loan Request Form.1
State agencies may request this catalog by writing or calling the
address referenced at the end of this chapter.
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Many Texas state agencies have library and audiovisual collections
that are relevant to the particular mission of that specific agency.
The DWC Resource Center provides referrals to state agencies that
maintain the most applicable source of employee safety and health
program information and audiovisuals.
Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation
Workers' Health and Safety Division Audiovisual Catalog
7551 Metro Center Drive Suite 100
Austin, TX 78744-1609
(512) 800 252-3439
DWC Contact Page
Texas Department of Health Audiovisual Library
1100 W. 49th Street
Service Bldg. 103
(512) 458-7260
FAX: (512) 458-7474
1. Video Resource Catalogue; Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation: Health and Safety Division; Publication,
HS92-001C; Rev. February 1998.
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*Please review the DWC Rules and Procedures for
Requesting a Video/CD/DVD Loan website before completing the following form.
DWC RESOURCE CENTER AUDIOVISUAL LOAN REQUEST FORM
This form must be used to request audiovisual programs. One form must
be filled out for each requested show date. Up to three videos are allowed
per show date. All information must be complete for orders to be processed.
Videos are for use in the state of TEXAS ONLY.
Please Print:
Account No. __________________________________ Fax No. ______________________
Company Name: ________________________________ Phone No. ____________________
Requestor's Name: ________________________________ Show Date:*___________________
Mailing Address or P. O. Box: _____________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: ___________
Zip: __________
Audiovisual Program Selection(s) No.: #1:_______________ #2: ________________
#3:_____________
Alternate Selection(s) No.: #1: _________________ #2: _____________
#3: _____________
Requestor has read and agrees to abide by the DWC Resource Center Audiovisual
Loan Procedures. Requestor will return the audiovisual program to the
DWC Resource Center on or before the Date Due ** shown on the Audiovisual
Usage Form included with your audiovisual program. The Usage Form is to
be completed and returned with your selection.
Requestor's Signature: _______________________________________
Date: _____________
Loan Procedures
¤ The DWC Resource Center includes a noncommercial audiovisual
library to loan videos and slide programs for presentation in your safety
training program. You may NOT request a video or slide program for public
showing, loaning to others, or for any showing where a fee is charged.
You are responsible for selecting appropriate media and for previewing
prior to showing.
¤ Loans are made ONLY by written, signed requests made on
the above form, and received in the Resource Center at least 21 days prior
to your show date. Since titles are booked on a first come, first served
basis, early requests will help ensure title availability. Requests may
be mailed or faxed to the address below. Austin area patrons are requested
to give up to 10 days notice. Three late returns will result in suspension
of privileges.
¤ Up to three videos may be requested for one show date:
*show date may be from one to seven days in duration.
¤ Please rewind videos and place in correct tape case, and/or
place slides in correct sequence; and fill out Usage Form completely.
Also, please be sure to note any damage/problems with the audiovisual
materials on the Usage Form so they may be corrected. Willful failure
to return borrowed media on request is viewed as theft of state property
in violation of Section 31.03 Texas Penal Code. Such conviction could,
depending on value, result in a fine not to exceed $500 (Class C Misdemeanor)
or confinement of up to 10 years and a fine up to $10,000 (Third Degree
Felony). Failure to fill out the usage forms may result in suspension
of future service.
¤ **The Due Date shown on the Audiovisual Usage Form is the
date the program is due back in Austin. Returns must be made by overnight
or two-day courier service, e.g. UPS, Federal Express. Video tapes must
be insured for $200.00 per tape. In the event of loss, the requestor agrees
by signing the Audiovisual Loan Request form to replace the audiovisual
program promptly. Failure to do so will result in collection efforts and/or
referral to the Office of Attorney General as appropriate.
¤ Copyright regulations PROHIBIT any duplication or tampering
of the videos. Anyone violating the regulations may face a misdemeanor
charge. Your completed request form is your agreement not to copy or videotape
the program. Violations of Federal Copyright laws will result in the immediate
suspension of borrowing privileges and prosecution by the copyright owner
can result in financial penalties and/or jail.
Mail or fax:
Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation
7551 Metro Center Drive Suite 100
Austin, TX 78744-1609
(512) 800 252-3439
DWC Contact Page
Central fax: 512-804-4001
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