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FILM LIBRARY-INDUSTRIAL SAFETY TRAINING CENTRE

SYNOPSIS OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY FILMS

No. Title

1 Watch Your StepExamples of common accidents andthe precautions which should havebeen taken are shown. Emphasis isgiven to the need to have thought forthe other man on the job.

2 Joes PartyA film on safety in quarries whichshows a number of typical hazardsfor the man working on rock faceor quarry floor. Recognised safetyprecautions are emphasised, includ-ing points to be observed in the hand-ling of explosives and pneumaticgear. The watchword is Think beforeyou Act'.

3 Accidents Need Not HappenAn introduction to safety in themachine shop. Common dangers andsafe practices in the use of lathes andgrinding machines.

4 Fifty To OneAre the statistical odds against suffer-ing a fatal injury when working on acivil engineering site, and the filmshows some of the malpractices andthoughtlessness that cause theseaccidents. Whilst the Civil Engineer-ing Industry forms the background,the accidents shown are common tomost industries.

5 How About YouJohnny is a welder who seldom gavemuch thought to safety precautionsor the care and maintenance of hisequipment until he realises the fool-ishness of his method of working.

Colour or RunningLanguage B &W time

English B &W 13mins.

English Colour 12mins.




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6 Factory Accidents English B &W 1 miix

Four simple accident causes aredepicted, loose clothing, unsecuredladder, grinding without goggles, andan unsafe handtool.

7 Take Care of Yourself English B & W 25 mins.

By means of a film within a film manyaspects of industrial safety are illus-trated. Loose clothing, unsuitablefootwear, wrong manual and mechan-ical handling methods, use of brokenladders and incorrect tools aredepicted.

8 Black Monday English B &W 18 mins.

The setting for 'Black Monday' is alaboratory. Its characters are trainedresearch workers, responsible andfully aware of safety precautions. Thejob they undertake is a routinechemical preparation - as they havedozens of times before performedwithout incident. But on this partic-ular occasion, it ends in disaster forseveral innocent people.

9 Centre Lathe English B&W 15 mins.

Fundamentals of the centre lathe andbasic turning operations.

10 Welding Safety English B&W 15 mins.

The use of protective clothing anddevices in electric welding operations.

11 Powered and Hand Tools English Colour 6 mins.Safety

A strong warning is given about theuse of defective tools-mushroom-headed chisels; files without handles;stiilsons with worn teeth. The filmpoints to the importance of selectingthe right tool for the job and showsthe danger of improvisation.

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On electricity - the film draws atten-tion to the danger of that all toocommon practice of dispensing withproper plugs and resorting to thehandy matchstick. Also highlightedare the dangers of badly insulatedcable, unearthed equipment and trail-ing cables. The film strongly recom-mends the use of 110 volt supply forportable tools. Eye protection isstressed for such operations as drill-ing and grinding metal and whenusing a cartridge tool.

12 How to have an Accidentat Work

Donald Duck, recklessly disregards allthe rules when he gets on the job.As he makes his repeated trips to thefirst aid station he blames fate for histroubles, until J. J. Fate materialise toshatter Donald's efforts to alibi hisown thoughtlessness.

13 Safety in Solvents

Fire precautions in the industrial han-dling of highly flammable liquids. Thefilm describes the elaborate precau-tions taken at the sponsor's chemicalfactory at Hull: in the unloading of seatanker supplies, in the piping of liquidsto storage tanks, and after processing,in intermediate and end-productstorage; also shown is the procedureat road tanker and drum filling station.Special stress is laid on measuresagainst static electricity.

14 Safety on ConstructionSites

Film made by the G.l.S. Film Unitshowing safety measures adopted bythe China Light & Power Co. at theBuilding of the Power Station atTsing Yee.

35 m.m. copies also available

English Colour 8 mins.


EnglishB &W&Cantonese

15 mins.

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15 Survival

Filmed at a power station construc-tion site, this Central ElectricityGenerating Board film depicts anaccident the ensuing inquiry, thereactions of the other workmen andthe appointment of a site safetyofficer.

16 The Choice is Yours

This film does not belittle the fact thatcivil engineering is a tough occupa-tion, carried out in difficult conditionswhen a sudden change of weathercan quickly turn even the safest siteinto a killer. Unfortunately the smallitems - upturned nails, loose scaffoldboards - get overlooked and anotherinquiry or death is caused. This filmshows some of the accidents causedthrough not taking care or takingunnecessary risks and the miserycaused to friends and relatives whena man is killed.


English B & W 23rmins.

English Colour 15rnins.

17 The Control of Fire

(Unserviceable)


18 The Cost of Chaos

Examples of bad housekeeping on aconstruction site and the resultingconsequences.


19 Scaffolding English

This film deals with a wide range offaults that occur in the use of mobilescaffolds, putlog and independentscaffolds.

Colour 10 mins.

20 Excavations

Contains scenes showing collapsedtrenches and risks taken on manysites and then demonstrates thecorrect procedure that should befollowed in all excavation work.


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21 Mechanical Aids

Examples of circular saws, concretemixers, dumpers and various toolsand what can occur due to misuse.

Colour or RunningLanguage B 8-W time


22 Cranes

This film concentrates on varioustypes of cranes and their use in manydifferent circumstances.

23 Good Trucking SenseDepicts the safe and unsafe operationof fork lift trucks.

English Colour IQmins.

English B &W 15 mins.

24 First Few SecondsDepicts fire risks,extinguishment.

English Colour 25 mins.prevention and

25 Don't Be A DummyThis film deals with the preparation ofmechanical equipment for main-tenance work under the permit towork system. It was produced by theCentral Electricity Authority to illus-trate the need for compliance withtheir safety rules. Scenes in the filmshow precautions being taken in con-nection with towing ropes, belt con-veyors, work on the job of a crane,coal bunkers, work near overheadcrane rails and work on boiler blow-down valves.

26 See You TomorrowThe background to this film is a textilemill, showing dangerous textilemachinery and examples of faultyelectric cable, bad housekeeping,misuse of compressed air hoses, andfork lift trucks. Some office hazardsare shown.

27 Foots Eye ViewA film showing various aspects ofwearing safe and unsafe footwear.





Language B &W time

28 The Man Who StopsAccidentsVarious types of industrial accidentsand their causes are dealt with, andexamples are given of the methods ofprevention.

29 Suspects AllThe investigation of a works fire,which had involved loss of life andserious damage, reveals how workersand management alike by careless-ness or neglect could have con-tributed to the disaster.

30 On the Safe SideShowing electrical safety, interlocksand permit to work. Safety drill withthe emphasis on following the estab-lished rules.

31 Against the TideIndividual responsibility and team-work are the twin themes in a filmwhich links the continuous needs forsafety precautions in the ever presentdangers in life in the steel works andon the high seas. The gas rescue teamin the steelworks and the life boatcrew are the same men, although theirspecial responsibilities on land andsea may differ. Through a dramaticaccount of lives saved in the worksand along the coast, and set againstthe background of the everyday Jivesof workers in the industry, runs thetheme of the responsibility of the in-dividual at every level for the safety ofhis fellows. Intended mainly for show-ing to junior management and firemenin the steel industry, it is applicable, toall levels in industry as a whole.



32 Eye For IsotopesRadio-isotopes. The nature of radio-isotopes, their half lives and their

English Colour 20 rnins.



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characteristic radiations: Methods ofdetection; their production in theBEPO reactor at Harwell; precau-tions when handling. Isotope applica-tions as tracers as measuring devicesin industrial radiography, and otheruses. A helpful up-to-date summary;of interest to technically mindedlaymen.

33 A Clear View English Colour 20 mins.

One of the principal functions of awindow is to let in light and it musttherefore be kept clean. But in manybuildings, very little thought has beengiven to this fact both at the designstage and by the occupants of build-ings when they take them over fromthe builders. The problems involvedresulted in the making of this film bya very large company of windowcleaners.

34 The Bridge English Colour 35 mins.

Emphasis is placed on the need forcontinued attention to the preventionof site accidents on the part of bothmanagement and worker. Manage-ment must provide a safe workingenvironment, sound and suitable con-struction equipment and whereappropriate, individual protectivedevices. The worker must use theequipment properly and make useof the devices provided for hisprotection.

35 Electrostatics English Colour 28 mins.

An outline of the principles of Elec-trostatics application to industrial usesand the hazards.

36 Beat the Blaze English Colour 12 mins.

The development, testing and uses ofBCF (Bromochlorodifluoromethane)in fire fighting.

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37 Joke Over

Examples of falls caused by careless-ness or untidiness are shown and thenecessary corrective action illustrated.An accident is shown in which bothmanagement and men carry out goodsafety procedure. This is then repeat-ed, but the same incident with thesafety rules ignored, results in a fatalaccident.

38 The Human Factor

This film commences in retrospectthe theme being take care. Howdistractions can have a culmativeeffect on a person, leading to anaccident, also the difficulty in con-trolling human factors.

39 Kinetics in Manual HandlingThis is the first film made on kinetichandling in industry, and is primarilyconcerned with 'strain prevention'.The six basic rules of kinetics aremedically sound: The film showssomething of their application in thehandling of bags, barrels, drums andboxes.

40 Hazard

This tensely dramatic story of a moun-taineering holiday in the Dolomites isused to point the moral of industrialsafety. The attitude of individuals tohazards and safety precautions isrelated to their work in the steel in-dustry, but the lessons learned amidstthe magnificent peaks and rock facesare applicable to every walk of life.

41 Pyrene Protects English

The uses of various types of FireExtinguisher, the ease and speed withwhich each type can be brought intooperation.

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Colour 22 mins.

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42 Don't Be ShockedOn the hazards associated with port-able power tools in the workshop andfactory. It stresses the importance ofsound plugs and fittings, regularchecking of power tools and keepingof flexes in good condition. A sectionon the importance of the earthwire isincluded. The point is made through-out that repairs and maintenance ofpower tools and their supply socketsis the job of a qualified electrician.Suitable for all uses of portable powertools in indoor locations.

43 Don't Be Cut Up

Guillotines, power punch presses,bending brakes and other metal cut-ting and forming machines areamongst the most hazardousmachines in industry- unless properlyguarded. This film is a comprehensivedemonstration of different types offixed and automatic guards fitted tothese types of machines. This film willbe of great benefit to all engineers,managements, supervisors andworkers who use such machines.

44 Don't Be SawedThis film deals with hazards associatedwith the use of circular saws andmeasures which should be taken toprevent accidents in connection withthem. It illustrates correct types ofguarding for the many jobs for whichthis type of machine is used. Showshow easy accidents can occur whenproper safe guards are not used.

45 Don't Be Let DownThe safe use of ladders is a subjectapproached from many angles in thisfilm - from the time of their manufac-ture to delivery to the purchaser andtheir ultimate everyday use. Many


English B & W 12mins.



English Colour 12rnins.


Language B &W time

hints for the safe use of ladders areillustrated, including their storage,footing, correct angle of mounting,maintenance and periodic checks andthe like. Further advice on precautionsto be observed in the use of builders'step, extension and trestle ladders areinter-mingled with the commentary.

46 Safety on the SpindleMoulder

This film shows that the spindlemoulder, as used in the wood-work-ing industry, is without a doubt themost difficult of all woodworkingmachines to securely fence. Correctsafety procedures are demonstratedwhen moulding, planing, rebating,shaping and sawing operations arebeing performed on the spindlemoulder.

47 Safety For Supervisors

Is a film made specially for the educa-tion of supervisors in industry. Theimportance of the Supervisors role inaccident prevention is stressedthroughout the film. Direct and in-direct causes of industrial accidentare high lighted and the elimination ofunsafe acts and unsafe condition -thetwo principal causes of accidents, areshown as making a marked contribu-tion to safety in industry.

48 Don't Start Off with AnAccident

This film has been specifically design-ed for screening to school childrenin the school leaving classes. Themajority of young persons enteringindustry have not adequate knowl-edge of industrial safety and whileexperience is undoubtedly the prin-cipal factor to be considered, there




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are many safety procedures to bestudied and applied if the accidentrate is to be reduced among youngworkers. The concept that safety is acommon factor in all industries isclearly demonstrated throughout thefilm.

49 It's Not FunnyA film dealing with the correct and in-correct use of external cleaning equip-ment Before showing the film youmight like to point out to the audiencethat errors have been purposely made.The intention being for the audienceto spot as many as possible.The errors are as follows:(a) No warning triangle to indicate

ladder overhang on van.(b) No guard rail on portable staging.(c) Loose clothing whilst handling

acid.(d) Men not wearing safety belts

whilst erecting portable track,although mention is made oftying back the track to prevent itfalling.

50 Guarding Your InterestsA film dealing with various methodsof guarding power presses.



51 Accidents Don't HappenSeries (1)-(7)'Organisation' (1)How Safety committees can lower theaccident rate in industry. A typicalcommittee is shown in action, in-vestigating danger spots and reportingon hazards such as bad lighting anduneven floors. Careful training andsupervision of new workers is alsoseen as a responsibility of the safetycommittee.

English B & W 10 mins.

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52 'Machines' (2)How minor carelessness in handlingmachinery may lead to a majoraccident. Investigating a fatal accidentwith a power saw, the film recon-structs the steps leading up to thefatality and shows the worker's twokey mistakes in handling the saw.

53 'Handling' (3)A brief quiz on how to handle heavyloads - or how not to handle them.In a two-minute test the audience isinvited to spot nine mistakes inhandling methods. Men are seenworking with packing cases, cementsacks, oil drums and metal rods - andhaving troubles. After the test, thesame workers are shown doing theirjobs the right way.

54 'Falls' (4)Spotlights the most common causesof serious falls in industry. While anironic commentary suggests new andbetter ways of tripping people up, wesee workers drop truck handles in theaisles, neglect loose floor boards, leavepails on stairs, climb on rickety boxes,and use an extension ladder withoutsafety feet.

55 'Safe Clothing' (5)

Brogan thinks Foreman McCardle hasgone clean off his rocker when he hashim, Brogan, carted away to hospitalperfectly well. When nurse Gilfillanstarts to operate - on Brogan's trailingnecktie, baggy-sleeved sweater, cuf-fed pants and worn-out shoes-horridtales of workers who had worn similarclothes and been reduced to near-hamburger makes everything quiteclear.


English B&W 7mins.

English B&W Gmins.

English B&W 5mins.

English B&W mins.

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56 The Safety Supervisor' (6)The film presents the problems con-fronting the safety supervisor in rela-tion both to management and tolabour. When it follows safety super-visor Gilchrist and the new plantmanager on an inspection tour, thefilm illustrates a number of typicalaccident hazards and emphasizes theneed for an adequate safety pro-gramme.



57 'Early Handling of SpinaiInjuries' (7)Shows what to do and what not to doin on-the-spot first aid when industrialback injuries occur. Animation illus-trate the structure of the spinal columnand how paralysis may result frominjury to the inner spinal cord. Demon-strations, in a factory and a loggingcamp, show how an accident victimmust be handled in order to avoidaggravating the injury.

58 'It Didn't Have to Happen'The common hazards connected withwoodworking machinery, the correctuse of guards. Unsafe practices arediscussed and the results of unsafeacts and conditions. The film showsthe necessity for proper training andthe need for constant supervision.

59 'Punch Press Guarding' English

Shows the various methods used inpunch press guarding. The importanceof correctly fixing guards before theworker is allowed to operate thepress.



Colour 9 mins.

60 'Protect Your Hearing'This colour film in live action andanimation, is designed to acquaint thetrainee with present day noise prob-


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Language B &W time

lems. Sound and sound characteristicsare defined. How we hear, the func-tion of the outer, middle and inner ear;and the effects of exposure on the earto typical industrial noises are given indetails. Finally it shows preventivemethods of combating noise anddiscusses various forms of earprotectors available.

61 'Welding Safety'This film covers the main safety pointsrelating to welding (both gas andelectric are welding). It illustrates theproper ways of cylinder storage, theuse of protective clothing, how thesurrounding areas and the weldingoperations should be treated.

62 Safety on the JointerThis is an instructional film indicatingsafe methods of operation anddifferent types of guards that may beused to prevent accidents on this typeof machine.

63 The Unsafe ActThis film shows that unsafe acts areproduced problems - whether yourun the machine, product or the man.The film demonstrates how unsafeacts can be reduced and mentions therole of the supervisor in these respects.


English Colour 15rnins,


English Colour 28^ rnins.64 Static Electricity - Nuisanceand DangerThe film explains and shows thevarious manifestations of static elec-tricity. Specific hazardous occur-rences are discussed in detail andreproduced in miniature. Control of'static' and its effects is also covered.

65 The Quarter Millionth Mistake English B & W 8 mins.This film publicises the work of theN.S.W. Dept of Labour & Industry in

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relation to safety. It illustrates the workof the Technical Inspector in relationto machinery, dangerous processes,building work and amusementdevices. It also highlights the Depart-ments Safety Education Service inrelation to Supervisor training.

66 Don't be incorrectly dressedThis film deals with the uses of protec-tive clothing in industry and is ofparticular application to abrasiveblasting-welding-lead processing inchemical plants and foundries. Theuse of protective clothing such asgloves, respirators, safety helmets,overalls, aprons, safety footwear,goggles and safety spectacles isfeatured in this film.

67 Invisible DangerThis film deals with the use ofrespiratory equipment. The types ofequipment dealt with are divided intotwo categories - air supplied equip-ment and air purifying equipment.Scenes such as mine disasters, con-fined spaces, gas leakage and abra-sive blasting are depicted showingthe various uses of air supplied equip-ment. The use of types of air purifyingare pointed out in such scenes asexposure to metal fumes, gas andspray painting. The importance ofregular and thorough maintenanceand the secure fitting of respirators isstressed.

68 Fork Lift Truck Safety

This film deals with various factors inthe use of fork lift trucks in industry.The fork lift truck has been evolved tomeet the changing demands of in-dustry. It incorporates features of theordinary truck, the mobile crane, andconventional stacking machine. Safe




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operation of the lift truck dependsprincipally on the skill of the operator.He should have an appreciation of thedangers associated with the use of hisvehicle.

69 Don't be a fall guyThis film depicts various aspects ofgood housekeeping,fencing officers,use of safety helmets and safety foot-wear, fencing of the edges on form-work, safe practice by riggers, andthe latest practices regarding guidedplatform hoists when used on buildingwork. Various accidents are re-enact-ed and the theme of the film is thatmanagement and supervision mustaccept the prime responsibility for theworkers under their control, but eachemployee must in turn accept respon-sibility for his own actions.

70 Electricity: Principles of SafetyThe common hazards of electricity andtheir causes are pointed out in thisfilm. We see how overloaded circuitsand short circuits can create firehazards, how the fuse and circuitbreakerfunction as safety devices, andhow bodily harm can be avoided by aproper knowledge of the behaviour ofelectricity and electric circuits.

71 To Hell with Accidents

Dramatically covers personal injuriessustained by men at sea through in-sufficient care on deck, in the engineroom, the galley, as well as in thecrews' cabins and washrooms.

72 Slinging SafelyThis film emphasizes the correct andincorrect use of wire rope slings, theirsafe working loads, regular inspectionand maintenance, testing and record-ing including correct storage. It shows


English Colour 11 mins,


English Colour 23| mins.

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various methods of slinging with safeangles, secure splicing and actualexamples of how slings should beprotected from damage by sharpcorners crushing or rubbing againstobjects.

73 A Split Second from Disaster English Colour 12 mins.

This film depicts the electrical hazardsarising from the use of portable electrictools such as electric drills, electricsanders, electric polishers, etc.Emphasis being given on the use of'double insulation7 and the earthingtechnique. Several illustrations aregiven on electric hazards and howthey are dealt with.

74 Introduction to Tower Cranes English Colour 15 mins.

This film introduces tower cranes, andis ideal for showing to trainees withlittle or no knowledge of tower cranes.It explains the types of tower cranes,how they are mounted and controlled.Emphasis on the safety aspect, main-tenance and the duties of drivers.

75 Introduction to Mobile CranesParti

This film introduces mobile cranes andis ideal for showing to trainees withlittle or no knowledge of this equip-ment. It explains the different types,how they are controlled. Powersources ropes used stability and prin-ciples of operation are also explained.

76 Introduction to Mobile CranesPart II

Emphasis is on safety aspects in theuse of this type of equipment such asprecautions, safe operation, correctsignalling and proper maintenance.



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77 Entry into Vessels

Shows the systematic method to beemployed, and the precautionarymeasures that are taken prior to entryand working inside of a vessel,measures and division of supervisionover the whole sequence of events.

78 Grim Statistics

This film dramatically points out theresults from thoughtless operation ofconstruction equipments, such asscrappers, dozers and shovels. Itreviews nine actual accident pos-sibilities, showing how dangerousoperating practices lead to severe in-juries, even fatalities. It highlights themessage that safety is everybody'sbusiness, that operator's carelessnessbrings higher insurance rates, lawsuits and lost-time. It is suitable forscreening to machine owners andoperators.

79 in the Rough

This film demonstrates out the moderndevelopment of high speed abrasivewheels of various shapes and sizes.These wheels include depressedcentre wheels, swing frame wheels,cutting off wheels etc. Emphasis beingmade on the economic use of manpower, leading to greater productivityand safety.

80 Safety in the Shop, BasicPractices

This film emphasizes the worker'sresponsibility for safety in using handand power tools in both the wood andmetal shops. It shows the importanceof proper clothing, the safe way to liftand carry, the value of tidiness in ashop and the ways to guard againstpossible fires. Various types of fireextinguishers are also shown.


English B &W 17ruins.



English Colour 13£mins.

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81 Safety in the Shop, Hand Tools(Unserviceable)

82 Safety in the Shop, PowerToolsThis film stresses common sense inthe use of woodworking and metal-working machines, including the drill,press, grinder, jointer, router andvarious types of power saws andlathes. It shows the need for properclothing, machine guards, makingadjustments before starting themachine, dealing with broken bladesand the value of neatness.

83 Roadworks AheadThis is a civil engineering film whichhighlights some of the hazards inroadworks and the measures to betaken on road sites to guard againstthe dangers. The clarity of meaningand easy visibility of signs, adequateprotective barriers, the significance oftraffic flow, weather and local lighting,are examples of subject matters in thefilm; suitable for management sitesupervisors and operative involved inroadwork.

84 Working Over WaterThis is a civil engineering film whichhighlights some of the hazards inengineering work over water, such asstriking against structures after fallingand drowning. It points out the im-portance of taking appropriate stepson sites to prevent men falling and theequipments to be used to safe-guarda man from drowning. It also directsattention to the responsibilities of allconcerned on sites.

85 Fire At WorkThis film examines the causes andresults of fires in factories, ware-

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houses, shops and offices. It tracescase histories and show how firesare caused and how they can beprevented.

86 Brain Not BrawnThis film demonstrates the correctways in manual lifting and handling inorder to avoid injuries. Various mate-rials, such as carton boxes, rods, sagsand drums commonly handled infactories are used for demonstrationpurpose.




87 SlingingThis film shows various safety aspectsin connection with slinging. The needfor inspection, testing, recording isemphasised. It also demonstratesgood and bad practice in slinging.Suitable for training in slinging safety.

88 Fire BelowAn exciting picture of what happenswhen fire breaks out in a ship at sea.The story begins in the courtroomwhere the enquiry is being held.Flashbacks to the events as theyhappened show that the respon-sibility for the disaster was shared bya good many people. The film intendsto show that no ship should ever be insuch disaster if all crew knew theirfire drill and all fire-fighting equipmentwere kept in first class order. Thougha ship has been chosen as back-ground, this film is suitable for allindustry.

89 The Industrial Weight Lifter English Colour

The film demonstrates the correctmethod of lifting heavy objects. Aspecial feature is the use of a flexiblemodel simulating the human back-bone. This shows how discs are'punched' if weights are lifted while

10 mins.

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the backbone is curved. Good posture,positioning and smooth application oflifting power are shown. It is madeclear that extremely heavy objects canonly be handled with special liftingequipment.

90 Safety: Total Loss ControlThis film highlights the principles ofTotal Loss Control through planninga safety programme for injury preven-tion, property damage, fire preven-tion, industrial security pollution, in-dustrial health and hygiene, off jobsafety and product liability.

91 The UnplannedThe film deals with the need ofcareful investigation of accidents andthe story outlines an accident in themaking, its happening and the result-ing effects: a serious injury, propertydamage and loss of production. Thesubsequent inquiry illustrates dramat-ically that injury causes are singularand usually have little relationship toaccident causes, which are usuallymultiple and complex.

92 Self Contained RespiratoryProtectionThis film is designed for trainingpersonnel in the proper use and main-tenance of the self contained com-pressed air breathing apparatus.

93 Turn Hazard Into SafetyThis film is made by Salon HK Ltd.showing the importance of site house-keeping in Building Industry. It dealswith an accident caused by a workerdoing an incompetent job. The filmalso gives an outline of proper use andmaintenance of hand tools withparticular emphasis on the industrialsafety training courses being run byISTC.

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94 'NHIDA' Safety System

This film is donated by the FaithfulTrading Co. Ltd., a local agent of'NHIDA' Safety System. The film in-troduces the new approach to powerpress safety showing how the'NHIDA' safety system can be appliedin the safe operation of power presses.

95 Down to Earth

This film is produced by ElectricalAccident Prevention Association. Itillustrates causes leading to electricalaccidents in building sites. Severaldangerous practices in using electricalappliances not properly earthed. Itemphasises the seriousness of un-authorized electrical repairing workby incompetent persons. Suitable forshowing to trainees on electricalsafety in construction sites.

96 Asbestos at Work

This film deals with the manufactureof asbestos and its associated productSafety measures such as local exhaustsystem, safe disposal of trade wasteand the wearing of suitable protectiveclothing by workers were shown.

97 Truing and Dressing AbrasiveWheels

This film gives an appreciation of thenecessity of the correct methods oftruing and dressing abrasive wheels.

98 Heads You Lose

This film deals with the general safetyin building sites, with particularreference to head and hand injuries.It shows the sequence of events thatlead up to accidents that really hap-pened. Emphasis is also made on thefact that most accidents take placebecause somebody takes a chance.







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99 And then there were two

In this film the underlying cause ofthe accident is haste. Two of thecharacters with the best of motiveswant to get the job done quickly, butan innocent party pays the penalty.By shocking the audience, this filmshows the consequence of taking ashort cut.

100 Nobody's Fault

This film tries to illustrate how severalseemingly innocent actions canescalate into a major accident -causing damage and injury. In thelast scenes it suggests, too, thatpeople can all too soon lapse intocomplacency - except for the victims.

101 Flammable Liquids - Beware

This film is made by Fire ProtectionAssociation to illustrate the use offlammable liquids, their properties andhazards. The general safety precau-tions in handling flammable liquidsand the correct type of extinguisherare also embedded in this film.

102 Tunnelling Down To Earth

This film stresses the need for carein design, construction, maintenance,inspection of a tunnelling work. Ashort course in safe tunnelling practice.

103 Safety— Everyone's Business

Presented by British InsuranceAssociation, this film embraces a widescope of safety matters in a factory,such as dangers of badly maintainedhand-tools, eye protection; safe stack-ing of materials; safe use of ladders,manual handling, machine guarding,general housekeeping, etc.





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104 You Bet Your Eyes

The film opens on the fascinatingglitter of a gambling casino, then itshows the hazards of some eyeinjuries - chips from milling machines,splash of acid, dazzle of light. . .By such contrast this film warnsworkers to wear their eye protection.

105 The Sound of Sound

This film shows in details the effects ofexposure on the ear to typical in-dustrial noises. It illustrates the func-tions of the outer, middle and innerear. It emphasizes the need of wearingear protectors and other preventivemethods.

106 Bursting of Abrasive Wheel

This short Japanese-made film showsin slow-motion the bursting ofabrasive wheel and illustrates in briefthe safety precautions necessary to beadopted in using abrasive wheels.

107 Make Light of Lifting

This film shows the hazards con-nected with manual lifting 8- demon-strates the correct method in liftingvarious articles, such as boxes, gunnybags, gas cylinders, etc. Followingthis method, back injuries, the mainhazards, could be avoided.

108 Your House in Order

This film shows what is poor house-keeping, listing out ample examples toprove that they make the working en-vironment unsafe, hencing accidentsare more likely to happen. With somany examples on poor housekeep-ing, this film is especially good fordiscussion session.




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109 Woodmachining Safety English Colour 35mins.This film shows the right and wrong ofusing circular saws, spindle moulderand planing machines. There is a briefstop after each type of machine isshown, and audience are asked to spotout the do's and don'ts of using wood-working machines.

110 Safety in Shipbuilding English Colour 20mins.

Thro' a filming team making safetyfilm with the shipyard safety officer,various aspect of processes connectedwith shipbuilding was shown onscreen, e.g. welding, cutting, staging,falling object etc. Not only applicableto shipbuilding, but also to generalengineering works.

111 The Eye Protection Regulation English Colour 10mins.

H. S. Executive U.K. explains the re-quirements of the U.K. Regulation oneye protection. Useful for our owninspectors, public will not appreciateits presentation.

112 Hands English Colour Smins.

113 Eyes English Colour 3£mins.

114 Feet English Colour 3mins.

IAPA Productions. A new approachto safety film. Musical backgroundonly. Very good impact.

115 Electricity-the Hidden Heat English Colour 20mins,

This film shows how electricity cancause fire - wrong or faulty apparatus,damaged wiring, misuse and improperhandling of apparatus after use. It alsodemonstrates what types of fire ex-tinguishers can be used safely andeffectively in combating an electricalfire.

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116 Nature of Fire

In this film, the 3 basic elements offire - fuel, oxygen and heat as well asthe theory of combustion are elabor-ated, with the emphasis that heat isresponsible for the liens share of fires.A small fire, once started, can spreadin 3 ways, namely, conduction, con-vection and radiation.

117 Prevention of Fire

This film stresses that 'heat' is the maincause of fire. It then goes on to illus-trate the various sources of heat,e.g. friction, sparks, static electricity.To prevent fire, which is better thancure, management and workers alikehave a responsibility in recognisingthe hazards and eliminating them.Indeed, everybody has a part to playin this role.

118 Guarding Machinery

This film shows the common causesof machinery accidents. It demons-trates how dangerous parts of ma-chinery can be safely guarded byfixed guards, interlocked guards, au-tomatic guards and trip guards.

119 Shame about Sheila

This film starts with a small fire in akitchen and turns out to be a disasterbecause of use of a wrong type fireextinguisher in fire fighting. It thenillustrates the proper use of varioustypes of fire extinguishers.

120 No Questions Asked

This film shows the circumstancesleading to a fatal accident in anexcavation on a construction sitewhere a man is trapped and buried bythe earth collapsing from either sideof the excavation. Safety precautions





English Colour 22^mins.

English Colour 19 mins,

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to prevent recurrence are then illus-trated.

121 Have a Good Day, Dear English Colour 19 mins.

In this film office hazards are amplydescribed with an analysis on theircauses. It then goes on to show howsafety in the office can be achieved.

122 Toxic Hazards in Industry English Colour 18 mins.

This film gives a clear picture as tohow health hazards due to the use ofsolvents or other materials such asasbestos, as well as work in confinedspace, could arise. Ways and means toeliminate or at least control thesehazards are also demonstrated indetail.

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