The Wilson rescue hoist

An explanation of how to use the Australian designed Wilson Rescue Hoist, developed with assistance by the Australian Stevedoring Industry Authority. Although designed primarily for use in ships’ holds, the Hoist can be applied to numerous other serious situations. It is simple to set up and can be carried and operated by one man. Photographer, Andrew Fraser; editor, James Steele; sound, Doug McMurdo; commentator, Paul Ricketts. Cast includes Cliff Hallet.

Credits

director

Jason Ollivier

producer

Don Murray

production company

Film Australia

Duration

00:06:12:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1975

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

30520

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial safety

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Rescue work

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Rescue work

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1975

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