Industrial safety

Scope and Contents Poster encouraging safe disposal of sharp items. Includes image of a yellow can or bin for hazardous waste with blue and red text on a yellow background; some of the text is shaped as if moving into the mouth of the bin. Text states: 'A Place For Everything & Everything In Its Place, that includes sharps, Needles, scalpels and syringes can be dangerous. Dispose of them carefully. Design Eve Barker (Artworkers) Printed by Macdermott & Chant Ltd. (TU) London & Welshpool'. Also...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster encouraging workers to elect health and safety delegates in their workplace. Includes a drawing of a group of people standing under an umbrella while a letter C, which has dropped from the title 'A Safe Workplace Doesn't Happen By Accident', is about to fall on them. Text at the bottom of the poster states: 'Organise To Make It Safe By Electing Health And Safety Delegates', and then lists some of the things a delegate can do to help with health and safety. There is...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster giving instructions on how to handle agricultural chemicals safely. Six instructions such as 'Wear the necessary protective clothing', 'Destroy empty containers' and 'Wash thoroughly' are shown, with illustrations, inside bubbles linked together to form a sort of molecular structure. In the bottom left corner is a list of ways poison can enter the body, and instructions on what to do if poisoned. Produced by the Accident Compensation Corporation and printed in brown,...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster encouraging artists to be more aware of the hazards and risks inherent in creating their art, and to create safely. Large-scale text states: 'Artists take risks in their work which are unacceptable to many other workers. Don't let the arts kill you. Create safe.' Smaller text includes information about understanding risks and finding information and assistance, including contact details for various Australian organisations and unions who may be able to help with...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster informing readers of dos and don'ts when handling compressed air. Includes a large photograph of a dirty male hand holding a compressed air gun, plus some blood-like red splatters in the bottom right corner. Text states: 'Don't - Use it to clean yourself, benches or machinery, Don't - Fool with it. Treat it with respect - Wear Eye Protection'. Produced by the Department of Labour, 1987.Sticker on rear of poster states 'This poster is the property of the:...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster explaining to safety representatives the information companies are obliged to disclose in terms of safety. Includes four squares under the title, inside of which are text and drawings outlining the required information. These are: 'Future Plans, Proposed Changes', 'Technical Information', 'Past Performance (Sickness records, Accident records)' and 'Monitoring & Test Results'. Number 10 in a series entitled 'Safety Representatives Regs'. Small text at the bottom...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster encouraging nurses to think about health and safety in their workplace. Includes a photograph of three nurses lifting a bed-bound patient, plus the text: 'Do You Work In A Danger Zone?' A checklist in the bottom left of the poster asks questions about training, assistance and workplace conditions, and there is a space for the name of a health and safety representative to be added at the bottom. Published by the Hospital Employees Federation Victoria No. 1 Branch....

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Laminated black and white poster stating that 'dust is dangerous!'. Includes image of a skull created from black spray paint spatters, created by Rick Amor. Also includes the text: 'This poster has been produced by your union in the interests of health and safety. If you have any problems of questions about health and safety con-tact the union office where expert advice can be obtained if needed. Produced by the Workers Health Centre, Room 18, Melbourne Trades Hall, Carlton South, 3053.'

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Laminated colour poster warning about fumes. Text states: 'Fumes, An Invisible Killer, Protect And Ventilate'. Includes drawing of a man lying on the floor with a dropped spanner in front of him. Published by The Department of Labour.

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster encouraging workers to consider whether they may have RSI, and if so what they should do about it. Includes four black and white photographs of men and women engaged in tasks that may cause RSI, plus the large-scale text: 'Have You Got RSI? Do You Make Awkward Or Repetitive Movements In Your Work? What Should You Do?'. Smaller text describes the symptoms of RSI and advises acting quickly and telling a union representative. Published by the Distribution Workers...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster informing readers that: 'After April 1st [1985?] Hazard Data Sheets Must Be Supplied For Every Chemical Product You Use! You Can Refuse To Handle Chemicals Without An Approved Hazard Data Sheet. Your Union Will Support You.' Includes image of a skeleton with a red cross over its face holding a fuming bottle, plus two examples of hazard sheets in the left corner. Published by the N.Z. Photo Litho Union and printed primarily in red, yellow and blue.Sticker...

Scope and Contents Unlaminated colour poster advertising a nationwide company called Cookes that deals in industrial safety equipment. Includes a large cartoon image of a man sitting with an angel on a cloud and saying: '"I worked for 30 years and only had one accident!"' Text at the bottom of the poster states: '...never gamble on safety - one small error of judgement may prove fatal!' Smaller text at the bottom describes various kinds of safety equipment available from Cookes, and there is also a list of...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster explaining ways of identifying hazards. Includes four squares under the title, inside of which are text and drawings outlining the required information. These are: 'Investigate Complaints', 'Sickness/Accident Records', 'Information From Employer' and 'Health Surveys & Check Lists'. Number 11 in a series entitled 'Dealing With Hazards'. Small text at the bottom states: 'Published by the Trades Union Congress, Congress House, Gt. Russell St., London'. Printed in...

Scope and Contents Unlaminated poster including image of a Pakeha man holding a container for chemicals and a Maori or Pacific Island woman worker. Both are wearing overalls. Text is around the requirements of the Health and Safety Employment Act 1992, with regard to substances used in the workplace which have the potential to cause harm. At the bottom of the poster is the logo of the New Zealand Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. Large text at the bottom of the poster states: 'Workers Memorial Day...

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Laminated colour poster illustrating the 'Key points in adjusting a workstation'. Includes four line drawings showing how to adjust an office chair correctly, how to sit correctly, and the optimum screen and hard copy work level. Published by the Accident Compensation Corporation.

Sticker on rear of poster states 'This poster is the property of the: Trade Union Education Authority, PO Box 6645 Te Aro, Wellington, (04) 852-938'.

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Poster encouraging readers to wear a hard hat if on a construction site. Includes large colour photograph of a man standing below scaffolding and looking up just as a hammer dropped by a worker is about to land on his head. Also includes the text: 'No Hard Hat? You Need Your Head Examined. Accident Compensation Corporation. Green Cross For Safety'.

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Laminated colour poster stating that: 'Noise Can Be Reduced'. Printed in blue, red and white and including a cartoon image of a man with his hands over his ears and his eyes closed. Smaller text in the bottom left corner encourages readers to contact the union if they have problems with health and safety. Produced in cooperation with the Workers' Health Centre, Melbourne.

Scope and Contents Poster advising readers of ways to prevent falls on construction sites. Includes large colour cartoon drawn from the perspective of a man falling from scaffolding with his hands stretched out in front of him. Also includes four small drawings with text, in black and white, of equipment used to prevent falls; a small colour graphic of a cracked egg with a human face and limbs, and the text: 'One Construction Sight We Hope You Don't See. 4 Ways To Prevent A Fall. Accident Compensation...

Scope and Contents Poster advising readers of ways to prevent falls on construction sites. Includes large colour cartoon drawn from the perspective of a man falling from scaffolding with his hands stretched out in front of him. Also includes four small drawings with text, in black and white, of equipment used to prevent falls; a small colour graphic of a cracked egg with a human face and limbs, and the text: 'One Construction Sight We Hope You Don't See. 4 Ways To Prevent A Fall. Accident Compensation...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster informing readers that: 'Overall Protection Means More Than Overalls'. Includes a drawing of a man in overalls with bare hands and feet, surrounded by drawings of various items of protective clothing such as goggles, earmuffs, workboots and masks. Published by the Department of Labour, 1983, and printed in blue and white.Sticker on rear of poster states 'This poster is the property of the: Trade Union Education Authority, PO Box 6645 Te Aro, Wellington,...

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster including drawing of a sheltered walkway in use by pedestrians at the front of a building under construction. A billboard on the side of the building says: 'Protect the Public from UFOs (Unidentified Falling Objects), A shelter or verandah can prevent injury.' Also includes a logo on the right hand side for the Department of Labour.Sticker on rear of poster states 'This poster is the property of the: Trade Union Education Authority, PO Box 6645 Te Aro,...

Scope and Contents Laminated black and white poster drawing attention to the dangers of repetitive strain injury and offering contact numbers for assistance. Includes a repeated photograph of a woman at a typewriter leaning back and holding her neck. Also includes text covering the right hand side of the poster which is a poem or short piece of prose written by 'Thalia' that describes repetitive actions and the feeling of strain injuries. Photo by Peter O'Brien. Special thanks to Graham Hardy. Includes contact...

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Laminated colour poster encouraging readers to report and fix dangerous wiring. Includes drawing of a plug and cord where the protective sheath of the cord has come away in part. Smaller text in the bottom left corner encourages readers to contact the union if they have problems with health and safety. Produced in cooperation with the Workers' Health Centre, Melbourne.

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Laminated colour poster reminding readers to consider safety when working in confined spaces. Includes photograph of a man in a yellow plastic suit going into, or coming out of, a large industrial tank. Also includes the text: 'safety in Confined Spaces, danger exists in... Tanks, Vats, Silos, Sewers, Cellars, Wells, Chambers, Pits, Pipes, Tunnels, Basements, Vaults, Vessels, Or Any Confined Space'. Published by the Department of Labour, 1983.

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster explaining to safety representatives their obligations in terms of investigating hazards and accidents. Includes five squares under the title, inside of which are text and drawings outlining the required information. These are: 'Investigate potential hazards', 'Investigate dangerous occurrences', 'Make inspections and re-inspections', 'Information from HSE inspectors' and 'Investigate causes of accidents'. Number 8 in a series entitled 'Safety Representatives Regs'....

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Laminated colour poster listing the 'Steps To Safe Storage Of Dangerous Goods'. Includes black and white photographs depicting each of the five steps, which are: 'Store', 'Separate', 'Clean', 'Absorb' and 'Recognise'. Published by the Occupational Health and Safety Division of the Australian Department of Labour (probably in State of Victoria), and printed in black, white and red.

Scope and Contents Poster encouraging readers to 'Stop Unsafe Work'. Printed in red, yellow, blue and white and including a graphic of a blue hand about to push a red Stop button. A red sidebar on the right holds bullet points about Health and Safety Reps, e.g. their powers and need for support. Also includes the text: 'Stop Dangerous Work, Every Year In Australia 3,500 People Die And 500,000 Are Injured At Work, This Is Not Acceptable, Produced by the United Trades and Labor Council of S.A. Art and Working...

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Laminated colour poster illustrating the seven points to remember when lifting heavy objects. Each point is numbered and illustrated by a male or female sihouette figure demonstrating the correct technique. Published by the N.S.W. Department of Industrial Relations Women's Directorate and printed in pink, black, blue and white.

Sticker on rear of poster states 'This poster is the property of the: Trade Union Education Authority, PO Box 6645 Te Aro, Wellington, (04) 852-938'.

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Laminated colour poster encouraging readers to get help when lifting heavy objects. Includes drawing of a pair of hands lifting a large red question mark and another pair of hands reaching out to help. Smaller text in the bottom left corner encourages readers to contact the union if they have problems with health and safety. Produced in cooperation with the Workers' Health Centre, Melbourne.

Scope and Contents Laminated colour poster including a calendar for 1985, plus information about health and safety rights in the workplace and what the union and employees can do to improve them. Includes a cartoon drawing of a man standing in front of a cabinet drawer labelled 'Confidential 'Classified'' while three workers protest in front of him. Produced by the Auckland Trade Unions Health and Safety Centre. Smaller text at the bottom of the poster lists affiliated trade unions that the poster has been...