Movies: Workplace safety

  • 1978
    Safety and the Supervisor

    Safety and the Supervisor (1978)

    Safety and the Supervisor

    01978HD

    Using a case study, the film examines the causes and effects of an industrial accident, highlighting the role of the supervisor and identifying his responsibility as interpreted by the Health and Safety at Work Act. The lessons are then applied to ot...

    Safety and the Supervisor
  • 1970
    Use Your Head

    Use Your Head (1970)

    Use Your Head

    01970HD

    This PSA-style film from the 1970s titled “Use Your Head” was presented by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario to eliminate occupational head injuries on construction sites. The film discusses the benefits of consistent wear and usage of t...

    Use Your Head
  • 1950
    The Gambler

    The Gambler (1950)

    The Gambler

    01950HD

    This late 1940s/early 1950s rather graphic color film about carelessness and safety operating heavy machinery is presented by Caterpillar....

    The Gambler
  • 1982
    Safety on the Move: Track Haulage Safety

    Safety on the Move: Track Haulage Safety (1982)

    Safety on the Move: Track Haulage Safety

    01982HD

    Focuses on an open-pit mining operation. Shows huge haulage trucks, pointing out existing and potential hazards involved in their operation. Re-enacts common accidents, explains their causes and outlines the steps necessary to prevent their re-occurr...

    Safety on the Move: Track Haulage Safety
  • 1970
    Safety in the Shop: Hand Tools

    Safety in the Shop: Hand Tools (1970)

    Safety in the Shop: Hand Tools

    01970HD

    The film emphasizes the importance of safety when using hand tools in a workshop. It discusses the significance of keeping tools sharp and in good condition, proper handling techniques, and the need for safe storage. The film also covers guidelines f...

    Safety in the Shop: Hand Tools
  • 1970
    Safety in the Shop: Power Tools

    Safety in the Shop: Power Tools (1970)

    Safety in the Shop: Power Tools

    01970HD

    The film emphasizes the importance of safety when using power tools in a workshop. It outlines key safety practices, such as using guards, securing materials, and wearing protective gear like safety glasses. The film also covers specific tool usage t...

    Safety in the Shop: Power Tools
  • 1983
    Office Safety: The Thrill Seekers

    Office Safety: The Thrill Seekers (1983)

    Office Safety: The Thrill Seekers

    01983HD

    A satire about “thrill seekers” who recklessly ignore basic safety rules when it comes to workplace safety....

    Office Safety: The Thrill Seekers