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Health is Wealth - Thyroids
Roberta Robinson talks with Melanie Brunt, MD, CHA's Chief of Endocrinology, about thyroid health.
published: 13 Feb 2017
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Rammstein - Mein Herz Brennt (Official Video)
► Website: http://www.rammstein.com
► Shop: http://shop.rammstein.de
Premiere: December 14th, 2012 (mein-herz-brennt.com)
Shoot: December 17th-19th, 2011 + June 12th, 2012
Location: Beelitz, Germany
Director: Zoran Bihać
The single MEIN HERZ BRENNT was released, along with a new piano version of the song, recorded especially for the release. The piano arrangement originates from the quill of Sven Helbig, with whom Rammstein have had a long collaboration (including the orchestral arrangements for "Liebe ist für alle da" and the Sacred Mix of "Ohne Dich"). The single also includes the previously unreleased track “Gib mir Deine Augen”.
published: 31 Jul 2015
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The Orchestra Trailer
In a world filled with beautiful music, Vernon always seems to strike the wrong note.
Directed by Mikey Hill
Produced by Melanie Brunt
Written by Mikey Hill & Jennifer Smith
Score composed by Jamie Messenger
Copyright Screen Australia & Feather Films 2015
www.theorchestrashortfilm.com
www.facebook.com/theorchestrashortfilm
published: 16 Mar 2016
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Little Deaths (2007) - Official Trailer
Comedy
Love is a puzzle. These are the pieces.
CAST: Virginia Bowers, Caroline Craig, Abe Forsythe, Alexandra Schepisi, Magda Szubanski, Maia Thomas, & Adam Zwar
DIRECTED BY: Toby Angwin, Christopher Benz, Melanie Brunt, Ben Chessell, Sian Davies, Fin Edquist, Jarrah Gurrie, Geoff Hitchins, Giula Sandler, & James Teh
WRITTEN BY: Guila Sandler
PRODUCED BY: Jason Byrne & Julian Vincent Costanzo
published: 08 Jul 2012
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The Not-So-Great Eugene Green
Eugene Green is a strange individual who only wants to entertain the world with his well practiced vocal sound effects. Annoyingly, he has a very small repertoire.
Written and directed by mikey hill. Produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films, and funded by Screen Australia.
Copyright 2009 Feather Films & Screen Australia.
published: 07 Jan 2012
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The Not-So-Great Eugene Green - Film Trailer (SD)
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green is a short animation written and directed by mikey hill and produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films. Funding from Screen Australia.
Now available for viewing in HD at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QewWNvs-Ys
published: 10 Jun 2009
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The Not-So-Great Eugene Green - Film Trailer (HD)
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green is a short animation written and directed by mikey hill and produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films. Funding from Screen Australia.
Now available for viewing in HD at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QewWNvs-Ys
published: 22 Apr 2010
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Asbestos Exposure and Disease in Iron Manufacture 1979 Working For Your Life LOHP
Wire insulated with felted asbestos was used in high-temperature and rugged applications from the 1920s. Wire of this type, made with chrysotile asbestos, was sold by General Electric under the trade name "Deltabeston." In 1942, a General Electric manager described controlling asbestos published by the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Prevention Bulletin No. 93: Exhausting asbestos fiber and dust in wire insulation manufacture (available at http://www.egilman.com/documents/asbestos/pennsylvania%20module/Exhausting%20asbestos%20fiber%20and%20dust%20in%20wire%20insulation%20manufacture%20(2).pdf . This 1942 document says "The use of asbestos fiber in the manufacture of insulated wire usually introduces a dust control problem ... includes a complete program of control not only the essentia...
published: 20 Apr 2012
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A Life Unexpected: The Man Behind the Miracle Mile
A Life Unexpected is a new documentary about the life of world-renowned Athletics Coach and Dunera Boy, Franz Stampfl - who produced over 350 Olympians, World Champions and National Champions from over 14 countries during his 60+ year career, including coaching Roger Bannister to break the 4 Minute Mile in 1954.
This teaser features highlights from interviews filmed in Oxford UK, Dublin Ireland and Vienna Austria in November 2011 - our first phase of filming for the project. Interviewees featured in this, our European shoot teaser include: Sir Roger Bannister, Sir Christopher Chataway, Ulick O'Connor and members of the Stampfl family.
Our next phase of filming will take place in Australia, the USA and Canada interviewing numerous sporting luminaries such as John Landy, Ron Clarke, Herb...
published: 17 Jan 2013
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Anesthetic Waste Gases Hazards and Control 1979 Working For Your Life LOHP
Waste anesthetic gases are small amounts of volatile anesthetic gases that leak from the patient's anesthetic breathing circuit into the air of operating rooms during delivery of anesthesia. These gases may also be exhaled by patients recovering from anesthesia. Waste anesthetic gases include both nitrous oxide and halogenated anesthetics such as halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane, and methoxyflurane (no longer used in the United States). The halogenated anesthetics are often administered in combination with nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide and some of the halogenated anesthetics may pose a hazard to hospital workers. Exposure to high concentrations of waste anesthetic gases—even for a short time—may cause acute health effects including headache, irritability, fatigue, ...
published: 12 May 2012
26:54
Health is Wealth - Thyroids
Roberta Robinson talks with Melanie Brunt, MD, CHA's Chief of Endocrinology, about thyroid health.
Roberta Robinson talks with Melanie Brunt, MD, CHA's Chief of Endocrinology, about thyroid health.
https://wn.com/Health_Is_Wealth_Thyroids
Roberta Robinson talks with Melanie Brunt, MD, CHA's Chief of Endocrinology, about thyroid health.
- published: 13 Feb 2017
- views: 18
5:07
Rammstein - Mein Herz Brennt (Official Video)
► Website: http://www.rammstein.com
► Shop: http://shop.rammstein.de
Premiere: December 14th, 2012 (mein-herz-brennt.com)
Shoot: December 17th-19th, 2011 + Jun...
► Website: http://www.rammstein.com
► Shop: http://shop.rammstein.de
Premiere: December 14th, 2012 (mein-herz-brennt.com)
Shoot: December 17th-19th, 2011 + June 12th, 2012
Location: Beelitz, Germany
Director: Zoran Bihać
The single MEIN HERZ BRENNT was released, along with a new piano version of the song, recorded especially for the release. The piano arrangement originates from the quill of Sven Helbig, with whom Rammstein have had a long collaboration (including the orchestral arrangements for "Liebe ist für alle da" and the Sacred Mix of "Ohne Dich"). The single also includes the previously unreleased track “Gib mir Deine Augen”.
https://wn.com/Rammstein_Mein_Herz_Brennt_(Official_Video)
► Website: http://www.rammstein.com
► Shop: http://shop.rammstein.de
Premiere: December 14th, 2012 (mein-herz-brennt.com)
Shoot: December 17th-19th, 2011 + June 12th, 2012
Location: Beelitz, Germany
Director: Zoran Bihać
The single MEIN HERZ BRENNT was released, along with a new piano version of the song, recorded especially for the release. The piano arrangement originates from the quill of Sven Helbig, with whom Rammstein have had a long collaboration (including the orchestral arrangements for "Liebe ist für alle da" and the Sacred Mix of "Ohne Dich"). The single also includes the previously unreleased track “Gib mir Deine Augen”.
- published: 31 Jul 2015
- views: 125696085
1:06
The Orchestra Trailer
In a world filled with beautiful music, Vernon always seems to strike the wrong note.
Directed by Mikey Hill
Produced by Melanie Brunt
Written by Mikey Hill & ...
In a world filled with beautiful music, Vernon always seems to strike the wrong note.
Directed by Mikey Hill
Produced by Melanie Brunt
Written by Mikey Hill & Jennifer Smith
Score composed by Jamie Messenger
Copyright Screen Australia & Feather Films 2015
www.theorchestrashortfilm.com
www.facebook.com/theorchestrashortfilm
https://wn.com/The_Orchestra_Trailer
In a world filled with beautiful music, Vernon always seems to strike the wrong note.
Directed by Mikey Hill
Produced by Melanie Brunt
Written by Mikey Hill & Jennifer Smith
Score composed by Jamie Messenger
Copyright Screen Australia & Feather Films 2015
www.theorchestrashortfilm.com
www.facebook.com/theorchestrashortfilm
- published: 16 Mar 2016
- views: 951
1:37
Little Deaths (2007) - Official Trailer
Comedy
Love is a puzzle. These are the pieces.
CAST: Virginia Bowers, Caroline Craig, Abe Forsythe, Alexandra Schepisi, Magda Szubanski, Maia Thomas, & Adam Zw...
Comedy
Love is a puzzle. These are the pieces.
CAST: Virginia Bowers, Caroline Craig, Abe Forsythe, Alexandra Schepisi, Magda Szubanski, Maia Thomas, & Adam Zwar
DIRECTED BY: Toby Angwin, Christopher Benz, Melanie Brunt, Ben Chessell, Sian Davies, Fin Edquist, Jarrah Gurrie, Geoff Hitchins, Giula Sandler, & James Teh
WRITTEN BY: Guila Sandler
PRODUCED BY: Jason Byrne & Julian Vincent Costanzo
https://wn.com/Little_Deaths_(2007)_Official_Trailer
Comedy
Love is a puzzle. These are the pieces.
CAST: Virginia Bowers, Caroline Craig, Abe Forsythe, Alexandra Schepisi, Magda Szubanski, Maia Thomas, & Adam Zwar
DIRECTED BY: Toby Angwin, Christopher Benz, Melanie Brunt, Ben Chessell, Sian Davies, Fin Edquist, Jarrah Gurrie, Geoff Hitchins, Giula Sandler, & James Teh
WRITTEN BY: Guila Sandler
PRODUCED BY: Jason Byrne & Julian Vincent Costanzo
- published: 08 Jul 2012
- views: 1050
13:14
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green
Eugene Green is a strange individual who only wants to entertain the world with his well practiced vocal sound effects. Annoyingly, he has a very small repertoi...
Eugene Green is a strange individual who only wants to entertain the world with his well practiced vocal sound effects. Annoyingly, he has a very small repertoire.
Written and directed by mikey hill. Produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films, and funded by Screen Australia.
Copyright 2009 Feather Films & Screen Australia.
https://wn.com/The_Not_So_Great_Eugene_Green
Eugene Green is a strange individual who only wants to entertain the world with his well practiced vocal sound effects. Annoyingly, he has a very small repertoire.
Written and directed by mikey hill. Produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films, and funded by Screen Australia.
Copyright 2009 Feather Films & Screen Australia.
- published: 07 Jan 2012
- views: 2629
1:01
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green - Film Trailer (SD)
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green is a short animation written and directed by mikey hill and produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films. Funding from Screen Austra...
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green is a short animation written and directed by mikey hill and produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films. Funding from Screen Australia.
Now available for viewing in HD at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QewWNvs-Ys
https://wn.com/The_Not_So_Great_Eugene_Green_Film_Trailer_(Sd)
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green is a short animation written and directed by mikey hill and produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films. Funding from Screen Australia.
Now available for viewing in HD at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QewWNvs-Ys
- published: 10 Jun 2009
- views: 1333
0:58
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green - Film Trailer (HD)
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green is a short animation written and directed by mikey hill and produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films. Funding from Screen Austra...
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green is a short animation written and directed by mikey hill and produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films. Funding from Screen Australia.
Now available for viewing in HD at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QewWNvs-Ys
https://wn.com/The_Not_So_Great_Eugene_Green_Film_Trailer_(Hd)
The Not-So-Great Eugene Green is a short animation written and directed by mikey hill and produced by Melanie Brunt at Feather Films. Funding from Screen Australia.
Now available for viewing in HD at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QewWNvs-Ys
- published: 22 Apr 2010
- views: 516
4:49
Asbestos Exposure and Disease in Iron Manufacture 1979 Working For Your Life LOHP
Wire insulated with felted asbestos was used in high-temperature and rugged applications from the 1920s. Wire of this type, made with chrysotile asbestos, was s...
Wire insulated with felted asbestos was used in high-temperature and rugged applications from the 1920s. Wire of this type, made with chrysotile asbestos, was sold by General Electric under the trade name "Deltabeston." In 1942, a General Electric manager described controlling asbestos published by the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Prevention Bulletin No. 93: Exhausting asbestos fiber and dust in wire insulation manufacture (available at http://www.egilman.com/documents/asbestos/pennsylvania%20module/Exhausting%20asbestos%20fiber%20and%20dust%20in%20wire%20insulation%20manufacture%20(2).pdf . This 1942 document says "The use of asbestos fiber in the manufacture of insulated wire usually introduces a dust control problem ... includes a complete program of control not only the essential exhausting and collecting equipment for controlling the asbestos fly and dust at its source [and] a routine inspection and maintenance of all systems, a periodic check of air conditions, thorough physical exam of all new employees and re-examination periodically for all employees." Unfortunately these precaution appear to have not been applied at this appliance manufacturing plant, even decades later. To learn how you can help prevent asbestos-related disease, link to and join the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent organization founded in 2004. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure. ADAO is the largest victims' organization dedicated to preventing asbestos-related diseases through education and legislation. ADAO's mission includes supporting global advocacy and advancing asbestos awareness, prevention, early detection, treatment, and resources for asbestos-related disease. For more information, visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org. This wonderful 1979 film, Working for Your Life (58 minutes, Labor Occupational Health Program) explores the health and safety conditions of America's working women by examining the hazards and demands they face in their workplaces. Andrea Hricko and Ken Light, working for LOHP at the time, created this important documentary film. The film is based on the 1976 handbook - Working for Your Life: A Woman's Guide to Job Health Hazards, by Andrea Hricko with Melanie Brunt. A joint publication of Labor Occupational Health Program and Public Citizen's Health Research Group This handbook is available on the internet at http://content.cdlib.org/ark:/28722/bk0003s5w6s/?layout=metadata . Filmed in over 40 workplaces, this film highlights occupations that are both traditional ones for women (such as clerical and hospital workers) and jobs into which women were just beginning to move (such as mining). The film also shows women who are seeking solutions to these job hazards, including a woman who set up a union health and safety committee, women testifying at OSHA hearings, and a woman organizer who is concerned about health hazards in her electronics plant. A copy of the entire film is also posted to this channel. Thanks to LOHP for permission to post this clip. This description and information are mine and not necessarily the views of LOHP.
https://wn.com/Asbestos_Exposure_And_Disease_In_Iron_Manufacture_1979_Working_For_Your_Life_Lohp
Wire insulated with felted asbestos was used in high-temperature and rugged applications from the 1920s. Wire of this type, made with chrysotile asbestos, was sold by General Electric under the trade name "Deltabeston." In 1942, a General Electric manager described controlling asbestos published by the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Prevention Bulletin No. 93: Exhausting asbestos fiber and dust in wire insulation manufacture (available at http://www.egilman.com/documents/asbestos/pennsylvania%20module/Exhausting%20asbestos%20fiber%20and%20dust%20in%20wire%20insulation%20manufacture%20(2).pdf . This 1942 document says "The use of asbestos fiber in the manufacture of insulated wire usually introduces a dust control problem ... includes a complete program of control not only the essential exhausting and collecting equipment for controlling the asbestos fly and dust at its source [and] a routine inspection and maintenance of all systems, a periodic check of air conditions, thorough physical exam of all new employees and re-examination periodically for all employees." Unfortunately these precaution appear to have not been applied at this appliance manufacturing plant, even decades later. To learn how you can help prevent asbestos-related disease, link to and join the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent organization founded in 2004. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure. ADAO is the largest victims' organization dedicated to preventing asbestos-related diseases through education and legislation. ADAO's mission includes supporting global advocacy and advancing asbestos awareness, prevention, early detection, treatment, and resources for asbestos-related disease. For more information, visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org. This wonderful 1979 film, Working for Your Life (58 minutes, Labor Occupational Health Program) explores the health and safety conditions of America's working women by examining the hazards and demands they face in their workplaces. Andrea Hricko and Ken Light, working for LOHP at the time, created this important documentary film. The film is based on the 1976 handbook - Working for Your Life: A Woman's Guide to Job Health Hazards, by Andrea Hricko with Melanie Brunt. A joint publication of Labor Occupational Health Program and Public Citizen's Health Research Group This handbook is available on the internet at http://content.cdlib.org/ark:/28722/bk0003s5w6s/?layout=metadata . Filmed in over 40 workplaces, this film highlights occupations that are both traditional ones for women (such as clerical and hospital workers) and jobs into which women were just beginning to move (such as mining). The film also shows women who are seeking solutions to these job hazards, including a woman who set up a union health and safety committee, women testifying at OSHA hearings, and a woman organizer who is concerned about health hazards in her electronics plant. A copy of the entire film is also posted to this channel. Thanks to LOHP for permission to post this clip. This description and information are mine and not necessarily the views of LOHP.
- published: 20 Apr 2012
- views: 816
3:22
A Life Unexpected: The Man Behind the Miracle Mile
A Life Unexpected is a new documentary about the life of world-renowned Athletics Coach and Dunera Boy, Franz Stampfl - who produced over 350 Olympians, World C...
A Life Unexpected is a new documentary about the life of world-renowned Athletics Coach and Dunera Boy, Franz Stampfl - who produced over 350 Olympians, World Champions and National Champions from over 14 countries during his 60+ year career, including coaching Roger Bannister to break the 4 Minute Mile in 1954.
This teaser features highlights from interviews filmed in Oxford UK, Dublin Ireland and Vienna Austria in November 2011 - our first phase of filming for the project. Interviewees featured in this, our European shoot teaser include: Sir Roger Bannister, Sir Christopher Chataway, Ulick O'Connor and members of the Stampfl family.
Our next phase of filming will take place in Australia, the USA and Canada interviewing numerous sporting luminaries such as John Landy, Ron Clarke, Herb Elliot, Roy Emerson and Ralph Doubell among others.
Directed & Edited by Sally McLean
Director of Photography: Tim Egan
Gaffer & Sound: Saraj Alkemade
Production Coordinator (London & Dublin): Daniel Salter
Production Coordinator (Vienna): Ernst Vogl
Stills Photographer (London & Dublin): Daniel Salter
Stills Photographer (Vienna): Ingo Folie
On Set Translator (Vienna): Arno Rupp
Music: Tommy Rando
German Translations & Subtitles: Laura Wagner
Logo by Tim Hoffman
Co-Produced by Marg Woodlock-McLean
Produced by Melanie Brunt & Sally McLean
Executive Produced by Robert L Galinsky
Sony F3 Camera & Zeiss lenses provided by GearHead (Melbourne).
Official film website: http://www.alifeunexpected.com
Still in production with development funded entirely by public donations, this project would not be possible without the support of the Australia Business Arts Foundation. Thank you to the AbaF's Australia Cultural Fund for supporting independent documentary makers in Australia!
https://wn.com/A_Life_Unexpected_The_Man_Behind_The_Miracle_Mile
A Life Unexpected is a new documentary about the life of world-renowned Athletics Coach and Dunera Boy, Franz Stampfl - who produced over 350 Olympians, World Champions and National Champions from over 14 countries during his 60+ year career, including coaching Roger Bannister to break the 4 Minute Mile in 1954.
This teaser features highlights from interviews filmed in Oxford UK, Dublin Ireland and Vienna Austria in November 2011 - our first phase of filming for the project. Interviewees featured in this, our European shoot teaser include: Sir Roger Bannister, Sir Christopher Chataway, Ulick O'Connor and members of the Stampfl family.
Our next phase of filming will take place in Australia, the USA and Canada interviewing numerous sporting luminaries such as John Landy, Ron Clarke, Herb Elliot, Roy Emerson and Ralph Doubell among others.
Directed & Edited by Sally McLean
Director of Photography: Tim Egan
Gaffer & Sound: Saraj Alkemade
Production Coordinator (London & Dublin): Daniel Salter
Production Coordinator (Vienna): Ernst Vogl
Stills Photographer (London & Dublin): Daniel Salter
Stills Photographer (Vienna): Ingo Folie
On Set Translator (Vienna): Arno Rupp
Music: Tommy Rando
German Translations & Subtitles: Laura Wagner
Logo by Tim Hoffman
Co-Produced by Marg Woodlock-McLean
Produced by Melanie Brunt & Sally McLean
Executive Produced by Robert L Galinsky
Sony F3 Camera & Zeiss lenses provided by GearHead (Melbourne).
Official film website: http://www.alifeunexpected.com
Still in production with development funded entirely by public donations, this project would not be possible without the support of the Australia Business Arts Foundation. Thank you to the AbaF's Australia Cultural Fund for supporting independent documentary makers in Australia!
- published: 17 Jan 2013
- views: 1877
2:27
Anesthetic Waste Gases Hazards and Control 1979 Working For Your Life LOHP
Waste anesthetic gases are small amounts of volatile anesthetic gases that leak from the patient's anesthetic breathing circuit into the air of operating rooms ...
Waste anesthetic gases are small amounts of volatile anesthetic gases that leak from the patient's anesthetic breathing circuit into the air of operating rooms during delivery of anesthesia. These gases may also be exhaled by patients recovering from anesthesia. Waste anesthetic gases include both nitrous oxide and halogenated anesthetics such as halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane, and methoxyflurane (no longer used in the United States). The halogenated anesthetics are often administered in combination with nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide and some of the halogenated anesthetics may pose a hazard to hospital workers. Exposure to high concentrations of waste anesthetic gases—even for a short time—may cause acute health effects including headache, irritability, fatigue, nausea, drowsiness, difficulties with judgment and coordination, and liver and kidney disease. Long-term exposure to low concentrations of waste anesthetic gases, has been linked in several studies to miscarriages, genetic damage, and cancer among operating-room workers. Studies have also reported miscarriages in the spouses of exposed workers and birth defects in their offspring. Unfortunately, still today many health care workers are unaware of the potential health hazards associated with waste anesthetic gases in their work environment -- even though these hazards were known in the mid 970s as seen in this film clip. In 1977, NIOSH published their Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Waste Anesthetic Gases and Vapors. Publication No. 77-14, which described the biological effects, standard recommendations, and exposure limit recommendations for waste anesthetic gases as well as work practice and control procedures to limit exposure. For current information on this hazard and its control, read NIOSH's 2007 publication, Waste Anesthetic Gases Occupational Hazards in Hospitals at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-151/pdfs/2007-151.pdf . This is from the wonderful 1979 film, Working for Your Life (58 minutes, Labor Occupational Health Program) explores the health and safety conditions of America's working women by examining the hazards and demands they face in their workplaces. Andrea Hricko and Ken Light, working for LOHP at the time, created this important documentary film. The film is based on the 1976 handbook - Working for Your Life: A Woman's Guide to Job Health Hazards, by Andrea Hricko with Melanie Brunt. A joint publication of Labor Occupational Health Program and Public Citizen's Health Research Group This handbook is available on the internet at http://content.cdlib.org/ark:/28722/bk0003s5w6s/?layout=metadata . Filmed in over 40 workplaces, this film highlights occupations that are both traditional ones for women (such as clerical and hospital workers) and jobs into which women were just beginning to move (such as mining). The film also shows women who are seeking solutions to these job hazards, including a woman who set up a union health and safety committee, women testifying at OSHA hearings, and a woman organizer who is concerned about health hazards in her electronics plant. A copy of the entire film is also posted to this channel. Thanks to LOHP for permission to post this clip. This description and information are mine and not necessarily the views of LOHP.
https://wn.com/Anesthetic_Waste_Gases_Hazards_And_Control_1979_Working_For_Your_Life_Lohp
Waste anesthetic gases are small amounts of volatile anesthetic gases that leak from the patient's anesthetic breathing circuit into the air of operating rooms during delivery of anesthesia. These gases may also be exhaled by patients recovering from anesthesia. Waste anesthetic gases include both nitrous oxide and halogenated anesthetics such as halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane, and methoxyflurane (no longer used in the United States). The halogenated anesthetics are often administered in combination with nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide and some of the halogenated anesthetics may pose a hazard to hospital workers. Exposure to high concentrations of waste anesthetic gases—even for a short time—may cause acute health effects including headache, irritability, fatigue, nausea, drowsiness, difficulties with judgment and coordination, and liver and kidney disease. Long-term exposure to low concentrations of waste anesthetic gases, has been linked in several studies to miscarriages, genetic damage, and cancer among operating-room workers. Studies have also reported miscarriages in the spouses of exposed workers and birth defects in their offspring. Unfortunately, still today many health care workers are unaware of the potential health hazards associated with waste anesthetic gases in their work environment -- even though these hazards were known in the mid 970s as seen in this film clip. In 1977, NIOSH published their Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Waste Anesthetic Gases and Vapors. Publication No. 77-14, which described the biological effects, standard recommendations, and exposure limit recommendations for waste anesthetic gases as well as work practice and control procedures to limit exposure. For current information on this hazard and its control, read NIOSH's 2007 publication, Waste Anesthetic Gases Occupational Hazards in Hospitals at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-151/pdfs/2007-151.pdf . This is from the wonderful 1979 film, Working for Your Life (58 minutes, Labor Occupational Health Program) explores the health and safety conditions of America's working women by examining the hazards and demands they face in their workplaces. Andrea Hricko and Ken Light, working for LOHP at the time, created this important documentary film. The film is based on the 1976 handbook - Working for Your Life: A Woman's Guide to Job Health Hazards, by Andrea Hricko with Melanie Brunt. A joint publication of Labor Occupational Health Program and Public Citizen's Health Research Group This handbook is available on the internet at http://content.cdlib.org/ark:/28722/bk0003s5w6s/?layout=metadata . Filmed in over 40 workplaces, this film highlights occupations that are both traditional ones for women (such as clerical and hospital workers) and jobs into which women were just beginning to move (such as mining). The film also shows women who are seeking solutions to these job hazards, including a woman who set up a union health and safety committee, women testifying at OSHA hearings, and a woman organizer who is concerned about health hazards in her electronics plant. A copy of the entire film is also posted to this channel. Thanks to LOHP for permission to post this clip. This description and information are mine and not necessarily the views of LOHP.
- published: 12 May 2012
- views: 1665