This 1979 film is directed at meat inspectors working in abbatoirs. The film contains footage of workers in abbatoirs and close-ups of inspectors working on carcasses. It includes interviews with three inspectors about the accidents they suffered during their work and a discussion at the pub between a group of meat inspectors on the problems they encounter in their work and the safety precautions they should note.
Produced by Camfilm Productions for the Department of Primary Industry.
The colour is faded throughout the film.
Please note: As this is an archival work, the content does not reflect current practice or standards. Professional advice for up-to-date safety practices should be sought from the appropriate contemporary authority.
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ACMI Identifier
009379
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial accidents
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial safety
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Meat industry and trade
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Safety education, Industrial
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work practice
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Employees - Training of
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Occupational training
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Accidents - Prevention
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Industrial accidents
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan