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RMTSA Vol. III, Section Two, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4.7

    


Section Two - Employee Safety and Health Program
Chapter 4
Education, Training, and Certification Programs for Health and Safety
Subchapter 4.7
DWC Resource Center
Revised: December 2004

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 Center’s 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.


Available Resources For Texas State Agencies

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
Endnotes

1. Video Resource Catalogue; Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation: Health and Safety Division; Publication, HS92-001C; Rev. February 1998.


*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