One mission of UL is to educate consumers of all ages that safety is a shared responsibility. We’re pleased to offer free brochures and videotapes that you can integrate into a variety of curricula in your classroom.

Videos

You may order the following UL videos free-of-charge directly from Video Placement Worldwide.

Electrical Tips with Safety Man (13 minutes)
This tape is targeted to 7-12 year-olds. It teaches electrical safety principles and provides safety tips so that students can become "lifeguards of life."

Operation Decoration (13 minutes)
is on the same tape and discusses electrical safety tips for holiday decorating. A detailed teacher's guide, educational poster and classroom activity sheets are provided with these video programs.

UL Appliance Safety Quiz (25 minutes)
For middle and senior high school students, this video answers over a dozen commonly asked questions about appliance safety.

Brochures

The following brochures are available at no charge from UL. Teachers may order them in limited quantities by writing, on school letterhead, to:

Literature Stock

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

333 Pfingsten Road

Northbrook, IL 60062

 

or calling (847) 272-8800, ext. 43731

or faxing (847) 509-6235

Overview of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. -- For consumer and non-technical audiences. (also available in Spanish)

Home Safety Inspection Checklist -- A step-by-step plan for a safer home.

Consumer Safety Guide -- Informative guide to safer usage of common household products.

Appliance Safety Quiz -- Multiple choice test to educate you about "safety-smarts."

Questions and Answers about Carbon Monoxide and CO Detectors -- Describes how CO enters the house and what you can do to protect yourself. (also available in Spanish)

Questions and Answers about Radiant Heating Systems -- Especially timely during the cooler fall and winter months.

UL and Lightning Protection -- Assessing the risk and what to do about it.

Questions and Answers about the UL Mark -- Why it's important to look for the UL Mark on the products you buy.

Questions and Answers about the UL Mark for Canada -- A bilingual French and English brochure explaining the UL Mark specifically for the Canadian market.

Smoke Detectors -- Why you need them and how to test, clean and maintain them. (also available in Spanish)

Decorating for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season -- How to have wonderful, safe holiday seasons. (also available in Spanish)

Playing It Safe (Toy and Recreational Safety for Kids of All Ages) -- Could be a great addition to a PTA or PTO meeting.

Click here to visit the UL Web site for additional information on other consumer safety topics.