Chlorine and the Firefighter
This 1974 film is dedicated by the Chlorine Institute to the public interest. It is specifically intended to assist firefighters and other emergency services. The techniques demonstrated are appropriate for emergency use; different circumstances might require modified or additional procedure. The information is drawn from sources believed to be reliable. The Institute, its members any organizations cooperating in the development of this film, jointly or severally, cannot be responsible for how the information is used and must make this legal disclaimer. This is a 1960s era, color movie about Chlorine and emergency workers… specifically, firefighters. The film is intended to show firefighters what chlorine is, what a chlorine emergency might involve, how a company can plan ahead and how an emergency can be handled safely.
Planning for Public Shelter Entry
The film features a meeting led by Dave Taylor, the shelter manager, discussing the protocols and responsibilities for staff members involved in managing a public shelter. Key participants, including operations deputy Harvey Johnson and health leader Mrs. Carter, outline their roles in ensuring a smooth entry for occupants during an emergency. The meeting emphasizes the importance of organization, communication, and the distribution of supplies. Staff members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each other's duties and prepare for potential scenarios, including managing newcomers and ensuring safety and sanitation within the shelter.
Safety in the Shop: Hand Tools
The film emphasizes the importance of safety when using hand tools in a workshop. It discusses the significance of keeping tools sharp and in good condition, proper handling techniques, and the need for safe storage. The film also covers guidelines for using specific tools like saws, chisels, screwdrivers, and wrenches, highlighting the dangers of using dull or damaged tools. Additionally, it stresses the importance of maintaining a clean and organized workspace, wearing appropriate protective gear, and being aware of one’s surroundings to prevent accidents.
Safety and the Supervisor
Using a case study, the film examines the causes and effects of an industrial accident, highlighting the role of the supervisor and identifying his responsibility as interpreted by the Health and Safety at Work Act. The lessons are then applied to other industries and commercial offices. Intended for safety supervisors.
It's Not Where You're Going, It's How You Get There and Back!
The film emphasizes the importance of safe boating practices, particularly focusing on boat trailering. It features insights from notable figures in auto racing and space exploration, highlighting the parallels between safe operation of vehicles and boats. The film discusses the crucial aspects of trailer safety, including the need for proper equipment, training, and adherence to regulations. It underscores the significance of preparation, maintenance, and safe driving techniques to prevent accidents while boating.
Multiple Lane Traffic
This black & white educational driver safety film is about how to drive on America's new, post-war highways / freeways and on multi lane roads.
Saw Sense
Presented by professional chainsaw operator Robert Young, this safety film presents the basic points of chainsaw safety and maintenence. "Please be advised that this footage may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, which reflect the attitude of the period in which this film was produced, and which may be considered inappropriate today." - Libraries Tasmania
It Can Happen to You!
Scenes illustrating assaults or assault attempts are shown, and advice on preventing or escaping from such incidents is given by Jeanne Bray, a policewoman and expert on marksmanship and personal safety.
Condemned
“Condemned” (c.1960s) is a color fire prevention film presented by Fire Prevention Through Films. It was produced by Julian Olansky in cooperation with fire departments across Connecticut (Andover, Eagleville, Hebron, Mansfield, Willimantic, University of Connecticut Fire Dept.). The film warns against the dangers of fire and not having a proper fire safety plan. The film starts out by focussing heavily on the risks associated with carelessly smoking cigarettes at home before showing other scenarios that can turn deadly.
It Didn't Have To Happen
This film serves as a cautionary tale centered on industrial safety within a lumber mill, emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of neglecting machine guards and safety protocols. Through the experiences of various workers, the narrative highlights the transition from reckless habits—such as operating rip saws and jointers without proper protective equipment—to the implementation of life-saving measures like push blocks, splitters, and cylindrical cutter heads. By contrasting the stories of workers who suffered debilitating injuries with the success of those who adopted rigorous safety standards, the film underscores that workplace accidents are rarely unavoidable misfortunes, but rather the direct result of human error and the failure to respect the inherent dangers of heavy machinery.
Safety in the Shop: Power Tools
The film emphasizes the importance of safety when using power tools in a workshop. It outlines key safety practices, such as using guards, securing materials, and wearing protective gear like safety glasses. The film also covers specific tool usage tips, including the correct handling of cutting machines, drills, grinders, and lathes, stressing that safety precautions should never be neglected. Proper maintenance and awareness of tool settings are crucial to prevent accidents.
Safety Or Slaughter?
This driver's education film is about the importance of driver behavior in preventing accidents. The narrator, Gordon Anderson of the Industrial Accident Prevention Associations of Ontario, points out that road accidents are a major cause of fatalities. The core problem lies with the driver, whose decision-making can be compromised by fatigue, alcohol, poor vision, and especially, "bad manners." Statistics and tragic real-life examples show that 81% of accidents are caused by driver errors, and 97% of accidents involve cars in good condition. The film advocates for a proactive approach to safety, urging drivers to follow simple rules of the road. It also suggests solutions like stiffer physical and mental tests for drivers, compulsory vehicle inspections, and use of safety belts. The biggest factor is a lack of courtesy. The film asks drivers to choose "safety or slaughter" by remembering their human limitations and treating other drivers with respect and good manners.
Carrier or Killer
This film shows the dangers of driving commercial trucks professionally as part of driver’s education. It displays various truck drivers; some cautious and others fatally dangerous.
Safety Shorts: Amputation Injuries
This brief workplace and occupational safety video shows various types of amputation injuries, how they can be caused, procedures to treat them, what aftercare can look like, and the steps you can take to prevent such injuries from occurring in the first place.
Lifesaving and Water Safety: Special Equipment Rescues
Discusses essential scuba diving safety and rescue techniques. It highlights the importance of following safety rules, such as not diving alone and knowing how to use rescue equipment effectively. It demonstrates various rescue methods, including the removal of a weight belt, inflating life vests, and using paddleboards and rescue tubes. The film emphasizes that proper training and equipment can significantly enhance a rescuer's ability to save lives in emergencies.
Electrical Safety Tips with Safety Man
Why would a handsome lifeguard stress electrical safety in the home? Because he's a lifeguard for life! Together with input from Safety Man, Melinda and Aaron tour Melinda's home in an effort to convince her 'blockhead' brother about household electrical hazards. A short question-and-answer session with Safety Man follows the program.
Bicycle Rules For the Road
This 1960 educational film presented by Charles Cahill and Associates covers the three bicycle rules of the road: 1.Look and be visible 2. Make turns and lane changes only after signaling 3. Obey all signs and signals. It also features police test footage of cars crashing into bikes at low speeds, to see the damage that can be done when not paying attention to these rules. The film features Schwinn bicycles and it seems likely Schwinn was a sponsor of the production. Not to be confused with the 1976 safety film with the same name from Centron.
Don't Take Chances
This film serves as a sobering cautionary tale regarding workplace safety, emphasizing that industrial accidents are rarely the result of equipment failure alone, but rather the consequence of human thoughtlessness and lapses in concentration. Through graphic testimonials and interviews with victims who have suffered life-altering injuries—including amputations and permanent disability—the film illustrates the long-term physical, emotional, and economic devastation that follows a split-second mistake. While highlighting the importance of personal protective equipment and rigorous safety protocols, the narrative ultimately argues that machinery is only as safe as the person operating it. It concludes with a powerful appeal to workers to remain perpetually vigilant, asserting that the only defense against the inherent dangers of the workplace is a constant, proactive commitment to safety-conscious thinking.
Motorcycle Safety: Helmet Effectiveness
Made in the 1970s by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this film presents a study of the efficacy of motorcycle helmets, by looking at the effects of riders who wore them in an accident. It is presented by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Iron Graveyard
This color educational film is a driver's safety film about city driving. There is no copyright at the beginning or end of the film so the date of the production appears to be the mid to late 1970s.