A dramatic eye safety film featuring Bill Frank of Chicago, Illinois, a genuine eye accident casualty who re-enacts the events before and after his injury. A variety of typical work situations where eye injuries can occur are shown and impact tests are used to recommend the use of protective eyewear. Some members of the Wise Owls Club show the effectiveness of safety glass in preventing injury.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002971
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial safety
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Protective devices
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Safety education, Industrial
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Accidents - Prevention
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Eye - Care and hygiene
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Eye - Protection
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Protective devices
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)