Audiovisual aids

The professionalism of any presenter is thrown into question when they appear to have little enthusiasm for the subject or empathy for the audience and cannot communicate clearly, either verbally or by means of audiovisual aids. 

Chemical Safety NewsBase (http //www.rsc.org/is/database/csnbhome.htm) This provides information on the health and safety effects of chemicals used in industry, and all health and safety aspects relevant to the laboratory and office environment. The database contains over 50000 items. Each reference includes the document title, full bibliographic details and a detailed abstract. The database is updated each month with coverage of scientific journals, new books, standards, data sheets, audiovisual aids and technical reports. 

It is especially important to find out whether the room has the necessary equipment for slide projection (slide projector and screen, black-out curtains or blinds, appropriate lighting) or overhead projection before you prepare your audiovisual aids. If you concentrate only on the spoken part of your presentation at this stage, you are inviting trouble later on. Have a look around the room and try out the equipment at the earliest opportunity, so that you are able to use the hghts, projector, etc., with confidence. 

The head pharmacist is responsible for the content of the messages conveyed and of the scientific and economic quality of the paper and audiovisual aids used for medical representative visits and for compliance with the Charter. He or she signs and dates the documents under the company s name and his or her own name. 

He is expected to make proper use of various audiovisual aids in teaching of chemistry. 

The following recommendations are based on these studies for the purpose of providing guidelines to teachers who teach science to primary school children and to science educators who develop instructional material—textbooks, teachers guides, audiovisual aids etc., and design teaching techniques ... 

What precautions should be taken while selecting audiovisual aids in your teaching ... 

Visual (and audiovisual) aids are the most commonly used tools for helping to create clear mental pictures they cause people to pay attention to the message, help them to understand the message, and improve their capacity to remember the message. Good aids make people use both their ears and eyes, help them to both hear and see what you mean. The key point of presentation is to ... 

Use variety to keep your safety training interesting. Outside speakers, audiovisual aids, incentives, and awards are all proven techniques. 

In addition, OSHA s 73 area offices are full-service centers offering a variety of informational services such as personnel for speaking engagements, publications, audiovisual aids on workplace hazards, and technical advice. 

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