A circus performer is trained to take calculated risks, he plans, practises and perfects the stunts, for which he gets paid. Often users of heavy machinery take risks which lead to serious accidents. When danger is at hand, the victim should hear a roll of drums and take evasive action.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009249
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial accidents
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial equipment
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial safety
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Machinery
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Safety education, Industrial
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work environment
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Machinery
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Industrial accidents
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)