A 1980 film that encourages safe practices for workers on construction sites. The film presents examples of common factors that lead to industrial accidents, in occupations including electricians, carpenters, metal workers and bricklayers. Opening with scenes of a funeral, and presenting dramatic sequences of each accident, the narrator introduces each character and the careless practices leading to mishaps, dangerous accidents and death.
Produced by the Tasmania Film Corporation for the Department of Labour and 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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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014863
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Building - Safety measures
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Construction industry
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Construction workers
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial accidents
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial safety
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Management
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania - Social life and customs
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Safety education
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Accidents
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Accidents - Prevention
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