http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 12:31:05 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594505 This film examines exposures to alpha particles that are emitted from the nuclei of some heavy, unstable atoms. Major topics include health effects, exposures, and protective measures. Other educational concepts include internal radiation hazard, radon and its daughters/progeny. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594476 This film explores the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). The film also examines methods for reducing exposures to radiation in workplaces. Educational concepts include ionizing radiation, radiation sickness, radiation burns, other health effects, ion pairs, free radicals, penetration versus interaction, and time/distance/shielding. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=598064 In this film, we’ll explore methods for engaging learners through the experience of a field trip. When students perform meaningful tasks in the field, the activity becomes a form of concrete, experiential learning. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 721, Occupational and Agricultural Safety and Health Interventions. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594456 This film examines the process of radioactive decay as part of an educational unit on the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). Educational concepts include radioisotope, radioactive decay, alpha radiation, beta radiation, gamma radiation, x-radiation, decay chain, and half-life. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=658494 Same-level Falls. This educational film explores causes and prevention of same-level falls in workplaces. It is a 27:45 YouTube video. Major topics include 1. slipping on slick floor and ground surfaces, 2. tripping on loose objects, 3. stumbling on uneven walkways and rugged terrain, and 4. activities that contribute to falls. This film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 712, Occupational and Agricultural Injury Prevention. Copyright 2012, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=59If the link doesn't work, try copying and pasting it into your web browser. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=528937 This is a powerpoint I developed for a Shielded Metal Arc Welding course I teach. It provides information about the different types of metal distortion and how to prevent it. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=672793 This educational film explores causes and prevention of falls from heights in workplaces. Major topics include fall protection, falls from roofs, falls from ladders, falls from vehicles, and falls from scaffolds. This film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 712, Occupational and Agricultural Injury Prevention. Copyright 2012, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste the following URL into your browser: " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=59 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=675367 This educational film examines causes and prevention of workplace falls on stairs. Topics include stairway design, lighting, maintenance, housekeeping, slick substances, and fall-prone activities. This film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 712, Occupational and Agricultural Injury Prevention. Copyright 2012, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=59 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=600061 This 28:40 minute YouTube film examines exposures to gamma rays that are emitted from the nuclei of certain radioactive atoms. Major topics include health effects, exposures, and protective measures. Other educational concepts include external radiation hazard, internal radiation hazard, and shielding. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594511 This film examines exposures to beta particles that are emitted from the nuclei of some heavy, unstable atoms. Major topics include health effects, exposures, and protective measures. Other educational concepts include internal radiation hazard, external radiation hazard, and shielding. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47