Demonstrates how fires are caused on mine conveyor belts, how correct pit maintenance can prevent many of these outbreaks and how National Coal Board research is developing devices and materials to reduce these risks. Reference is made in the film to the use of polyvinyl chloride plastic for conveyor belts.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003715
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Coal mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial safety
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Fires
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Fire prevention - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fire resistant materials
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)