"SAFETY SLEUTH" WWII WORKPLACE SAFETY SHORT w/ INFAMOUS BRICKLAYER'S ACCIDENT 42384 скачать в хорошем качестве

"SAFETY SLEUTH" WWII WORKPLACE SAFETY SHORT w/ INFAMOUS BRICKLAYER'S ACCIDENT 42384

Directed by Will Jason, "Safety Sleuth" is a 1944 short written by Joe Ansen, starring Dave O'Brien, and produced by the War Department Safety Council. It features a re-enactment (at the end) of the famed "Bricklayer's Accident". Produced during the war when efficiency was key, "Safety Sleuth" focuses on the fact that were 2 million injuries in American factories during the first year of the war. A group of "safety sleuths" work to fix various problems with machines and improve safety. At 1:10, a punch press operator is observed by a safety sleuth, fainting at his machine. The cause is identified as a hypnotic pattern produced by the machine in action. At 2:00, a "foolish Joe" is seen having an accident with a ladder, with its base too close to the building, resulting in disaster. A variety of other ladder accidents are shown (in the background of some of them appears to be a movie studio -- possibly this was shot on the MGM lot!) At 4:20, more accidents are seen with filling oil barrels, a problem solved by placing the barrels on a scale and shutting off the flow when an appropriate weight is received. At 5:20, problems are shown with a drinking fountain. At 6:10, the film shows a pre-occupied carpenter making a series of mistakes, including sitting on a soldering iron and putting his cigarette in his mouth backwards. The film ends with a focus on freak accidents, with a "case history of a recent mishap" at 8:11 involving a barrel of bricks. This particular case is one of the more infamous in human history known as the "Bricklayer's Accident." See: http://www.snopes.com/humor/letters/b... This film emphasizes the importance of workplace safety during wartime production, highlighting real and dramatized examples of accidents and their prevention. It begins by noting that nearly two million occupational injuries occurred in the previous year, prompting a nationwide safety effort in coordination with the Army. Through a mix of case studies and humor, the film illustrates how simple oversights—such as hypnotic visual patterns, improper ladder usage, unsafe equipment handling, and personal distractions—can lead to serious accidents. Characters like the clumsy “Joe Brunswick Beetle Brain” personify careless behavior, while the "safety sleuth" identifies root causes and implements practical fixes, like repositioning equipment, using non-slip materials, and addressing worker stress. The overarching message is clear: with attention to safety details and support for workers, accidents can be prevented, keeping the "battle of production" strong on the home front. 0:23 – The U.S. homefront suffered nearly 2 million occupational injuries last year; now, a national accident prevention campaign is underway in cooperation with Army safety experts. 0:48 – A case of workers fainting at a press machine is solved by identifying a hypnotic grille pattern, which was corrected by adjusting its orientation. 2:01 – Most accidents are caused by human error, humorously embodied in the careless character "Joe Brunswick Beetle Brain." 2:22 – An example of unsafe ladder use shows the need for proper ladder angle and safety features like non-slip shoes. 3:36 – Despite safety improvements, improper ladder descent still causes injuries, prompting a humorous "indestructible man" trope. 3:53 – Another case: accidents from oil drum overflows are eliminated using a weight-based shut-off scale rather than guessing when the drum is full. 4:57 – At a drinking fountain, repeated injuries are traced to a reflective glass partition that distracts workers; the fix involves replacing the dark curtain with a light one to reduce reflection. 6:10 – A capable carpenter becomes accident-prone due to personal financial stress; once his money issues are addressed by the safety team, his performance improves. 8:02 – The final example, a slapstick-style freak accident, involves someone trying to lower a barrel of bricks – emphasizing that "freak" accidents can happen unexpectedly. 8:34 – The film ends with a humorous farewell, reinforcing that awareness and prevention are key to workplace safety. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. We collect, scan and preserve 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have films you'd like to have scanned or donate to Periscope Film, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the link below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD and 2k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com