Substance abuse is a huge, worldwide problem. In the United States alone there are over 50 million binge drinkers, 17 million illegal drug users and almost 15 million people who abuse prescription medications. Most substance abusers have jobs. In fact, it is estimated that one out of every ten workers has a substance abuse problem. An employee with an alcohol or drug problem can decrease productivity, create a hostile work environment and damage a company’s good name. Worst of all, the actions of a worker who is “under the influence” can completely undermine a company’s efforts to keep people safe.The first in a two-part series on dealing with drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace, MARCOM’s
videotape/DVD training program “Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse… for Employees” discusses the various types o Read the rest of this entry »

Marcom’s Heat Stress Safety Program reviews how heat effects the body, the steps that employees can take to prevent Heat Stress, and elementary first aid that can be given to a worker who has been affected by a heat-related illness. Each year thousands of employees suffer the adverse effects of Heat Stress. Whether they work outdoors under the hot summer sun, or indoors with equipment and machinery that give off high levels of heat, these employees need to know how to recognize and prevent Heat Stress and other heat-related health problems.

The videotape includes information on: Read the rest of this entry »

A good thing just got better.

MARCOM is offering a trade-in program for companies who have old VHS videotape safety training programs that they would like to replace with new, up-to-date DVD programs. For every safety VHS program that you return… from any producer… you can purchase a DVD of your choice from MARCOM’s safety training library at 50% off our suggested list price (plus shipping and handling).

This trade-in offer will run from June 1st through September 15th. So now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning! Go through your library and get those old videotapes off your shelves… and update your training programs at the same time!

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Trade in Your Old VHS Safety Training Programs for New DVDs!

During the upcoming summer season, MARCOM will be offering a trade-in program for companies who have old VHS videotape safety training programs that they would like to replace with new, up-to-date DVD programs. For every VHS program that you return… from any producer… you can purchase the same topic on DVD at 50% off our suggested list price (plus shipping and handling).

This trade-in offer will run from June 1^st through September 15^th. So now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning! Go through your library and get those old videotapes off your shelves…and update your training programs at the same time!

For more information please contact us- Thank you.

Marcom Safety Video updates

Marcom report: “The updated video/DVD version of the First Aid program, scheduled for release in February, was delayed due to unanticipated scheduling conflicts. However, we expect to release the program this month. Not only will the program contain information about AEDs, but it will discuss the newly revised CPR procedure put out by the American Heart Association.

The release of updated Eye Safety and Industrial Ergonomics video/DVD programs are on track. We expect both of the programs to be released in April. Read the rest of this entry »

Marcom Construction Videos - coming soon!

Marcom is making great progress on a new construction safety library. The Marcom Product Development Group has been busy these past months writing scripts, reviewing video footage, scouting sites, etc looking for the best materials to provide you with solid construction training. They are set to begin shooting this week, which means we are well on the way to reaching our goal of having at least a dozen titles ready for you to sell this fall. Read the rest of this entry »

How NOT to be Accused of Sexual Harassment

Most employees have heard the term “sexual harassment“. But many of them do not know exactly what it means. More importantly, they may not be aware that some of the things they do might be considered sexual harassment. When people think about sexual harassment they often picture a male supervisor cornering a female employee to make unwanted sexual advances. While most reported cases do involve females being harassed by males, people of both genders, of any age and of any sexual orientation, can be victims.

The first in a three-part series on sexual harassment in the workplace, MARCOM’s Preventing Sexual Harassment… for Employees training products discuss Read the rest of this entry »