Video Parts (2)
This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.
Golden Rule of Safety Part 1
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “General rule. Stop machinery to clean, oil, adjust, or repair by pulling the main switch. Then lock the switch or hang a ‘Danger Do not start’ sign on it.” Repairmen working on conveyor, supervisor handing them ‘Danger’ sign for switch. “Crane Rule No. 27. Never run your crane while men are working on tracks, unless there are bumpers to protect them.” Worker operating crane, stopping, being motioned on by man on ground, operator pointing out men on track, man on ground calling workers down from track - close-up of rules concerning work on crane tracks - men working on track protected by bumper guard. “Foreman personally interested to see that new man is properly instructed. Ford safe practice on punch presses, tweezers, hooks, and gravity feeds.” Workers operating presses, foreman, new man introduced to foreman - safety regulations for punch presses - worker signing regulations - new worker operating press - workers pressing headlight reflectors. “General rule. When injured, go to the first aid at once. If you are negligent no telling what may result.” Worker being instructed by supervisor to pass tools to worker on overhead pipe by using a rope instead of throwing them. “General rule. Carry a ladder with prongs behind and near floor.” Worker carrying ladder across plant yard. “Protect all excavations by substantial board railing or frame at least four feet high.” Railing around excavation. “General rule. No celluloid goggles, eyeshades or collars allowed in plant.” Drill press operator wearing eyeshade, supervisor pointing out danger of sparks from nearby machine, taking eyeshade, setting it afire. “Hygiene. Fountains are cleaned daily. Toilets are sprayed daily. Raincoats, boots and hats are fumigated after every use.” Sign, ‘Safety and Hygiene Dep’t.’ - supervisor inspecting cleaning men’s equipment - worker spraying fixtures in bathroom - worker carrying coats into fumigating room, sign, ‘Fumigated in Formaldehyde Gas 175 Degrees F. for 3 Hours’ - worker lighting small burner, closing door. [1925]
Read more