Eight Funny Workplace Safety Videos
Workplace safety is serious business. There is nothing funny about taking safety for granted. To prevent an increase in worker accidents and fatalities, safety training is a must. It is beneficial not only to employees but to employers and their businesses as well.
However, as an Environmental, Health and Safety Professional, long hours of training may be boring to employees. Why not watch these videos that are not only educational, but tickle the funny bone as well? We’ve compiled eight funny safety videos that you can show on your next training assembly; share with co-workers or just for those days when you need a laugh.
Melanie the Watermelon — This simple but straightforward video from Design Air Inc. sure gets the point across. Wear your hard hat, lest end up like Melanie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC7mA3tvHZg
Pizza Party — MADtv will make you either laugh or cringe in this safety at work video that’s all for the pizza.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK8UIGkzsf8
Forklift Fail — You’ll never see “operator fail” the same way again with this forklift safety video from Safety Video Shop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdoQTBNZKFU
Jimmy Fallon’s Fire Safety — In this 80’s style video, the talk show host demonstrates fire safety tips for different situations.
Wrong Way, Right Way — Dupont Sustainable Solutions show safety issues done the wrong and right way in a humorous manner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG8H6rSOMuU
Wasn’t Me — This one from Nick James Productions tackles behavior safety.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlKHIzOeZO0
Musical Number — Produced by the same team as #6, this is one of our favorites at the office!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD1e3uc_eQE
Rubber band Fail — Let’s not forget about office safety, even a simple rubber band can ruin your day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZhU2JIxXBw
Laughs aside, employers and workers need to work together in order to prevent workplace hazards. Get safety training today. For more information on OSHA Outreach Training Programs, please visit www.oshacampus.com.
About the Author
Fositi Marie Athey has been with OSHAcampus.com since 2012 as the company’s Occupational Health and Safety Technologist. She earned her degree in Environmental Health and Safety Technology from the _Texas State Technical College_. Marie has over 15 years of industry experience in Occupational Health and Safety having worked for various US companies in construction and general industries.
Originally published at www.oshacampus.com on March 16, 2015.
