We're For Safety…Are You?, Part 3 / Scrapping Model Ts Part 2
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. We're For Safety-Are You? “Don’t use a chisel with a burred head.” Worker leaving shed with tools in hands, supervisor examining chisel, head spread out, sending worker back for another. “Correcting an unsafe ladder carrier.” Worker bumping supervisor with ladder, being instructed in proper carrying method. “Correcting a bad habit in carrying tools.” Supervisor instructing worker to carry tools in hands with points toward ground, not over shoulder pointed at others. “Gloves and drill presses don’t agree.” Worker wearing gloves operating drill press, supervisor talking to him, worker removing gloves, replacing them as soon as supervisor leaves, catching glove in press, injuring hand - worker using screwdriver. “The wrong way to use a screwdriver.” Holding work in hand, screwdriver slipping, cutting hand. “The Ford glass workers dress for safety.” Worker putting on protective clothing, workers cutting glass in background. “Fiber pliers saves the electrician many shocks. Note the difference.” Worker at fuse box receiving severe shock, another worker showing him how to use fiber pliers. “People of today must contribute their share toward safety. Lining up for cars at Ford plants.” Long lines of workers at streetcar stop, traffic, boarding streetcars. “Great things have been done in behalf of safety -- they have been done for you, so think and act safety and enjoy happiness.” Workers on overpass, stairs, in plant yard. [1926] b. Flatbed trucks loaded with Model T’s driving into Ford plant yard - supervisor checking in loads - truck towing Model T’s off truck into plant - Model T in plant, workers taking off parts, tires, engine, etc. - worker with acetylene torch cutting off fenders - cars being pulled into huge hydraulic press - press crushing cars - crushed cars being pushed into large furnace. [1930]
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