The Danger Zone

Safety and the Supervisor(en)

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 other industries and commercial offices. Intended for safety supervisors.

Mountain and Desert Survival: Desert Survival(en)

This somewhat ridiculous 1963 US Air Force training film from the series “Mountain and Desert Survival,” outlines principles of desert survival and procedures for promoting rescue and maintaining personnel health and comfort.

I Just Work Here(en)

This customer service training film from Roundtable Productions "I Just Work Here" (1963) was written by Marvin Wald and directed by Leon Gold. The film takes on the opinion that "the customer is always right", and presents a series of dialogues and scenarios illustrating the importance of empathy, understanding, and effective communication in customer service. It includes various interactions in different settings, such as a service company, a library, and a bank. Each scenario highlights the challenges and frustrations customers face and how service representatives can address these issues by being empathetic, understanding, and willing to help. The overall message emphasizes that seeing things from the customer's perspective and making an extra effort can lead to better outcomes and more positive interactions.

Lifesaving and Water Safety: Preventative Lifeguarding(en)

The film emphasizes the critical role of lifeguards in preventing accidents and ensuring safety at swimming facilities. It outlines essential lifeguarding practices, including constant vigilance, effective communication, and the importance of preventive measures. Lifeguards must enforce rules, monitor hazards, and maintain proper equipment to handle emergencies. The film also highlights the need for a buddy system among swimmers, proper training, and regular breaks for lifeguards to maintain alertness.

Sanitation: Why All The Fuss?(en)

The film "Sanitation: Why All The Fuss?" emphasizes the critical importance of sanitation in food handling for public health. It explains how bacteria, which can multiply rapidly and cause illness, are often transferred by people, pests, and contaminated tools. To prevent foodborne illnesses, food handlers must adhere to strict hygiene practices, including frequent handwashing, maintaining proper food temperatures, and ensuring cleanliness in food preparation areas. The film highlights that while heating food kills bacteria, it does not eliminate toxins that may have already formed, making prompt refrigeration essential.

Lifesaving and Water Safety: Defenses, Releases, and Escapes(en)

The film focuses on the essential techniques for lifesavers to safely rescue individuals in distress without endangering themselves. It highlights various scenarios where rescuers must handle panicky victims, employing strategies like blocking, turning, and escaping from holds. The film emphasizes the importance of training and preparedness, demonstrating effective techniques for releases and escapes to ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the victim.

Surviving Edged Weapons(en)

In an intense action-filled 85 minutes, you will learn to defend yourself against the mounting threat of “knife culture” offenders.

Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food(en)

Through revealing interviews with experts and victims' families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the US.

Food Safety Food Handler Training Video(en)

Food Safety Food Handler Training Video from the city of Irving, Texas

Ash Wednesday(en)

In early 1980s Manhattan, a pair of Irish-American brothers become embroiled in a conflict with the Irish Mob.

Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature(en)

Documentary on water usage, money, politics, the transformation of nature, and the growth of the American west, shown on PBS as a four-part miniseries.

Beef(en)

BEEF is a comedic spin on a real person courtroom show. Set in a NY deli, BEEF revolves around Lou, his family, and the cases he settles. People march in with a "beef" for Lou to solve with old-school advice, simple justice, or a fine cut of meat.

Mob and Riot Control(en)

This 1964 training film, “Mob and Riot Control,” was produced by Charles Cahill and Associates, Inc and presented by Federal Laboratories, Inc. illustrating police tactics and techniques for controlling civil disturbances. The film opens with unruly mobs shouting and overturning a car.

Everybody's Business(en)

Everybody's Business is a light-hearted satire on Singapore and Singaporeans from different walks of life. When Singapore is hit with a widespread bout of food poisoning – with at least fifty victims – everyone is sent into a tizzy. How on earth could something like this happen in Singapore? And who’s responsible?

Traquer l'invisible - Nos chercheurs face à la menace mondiale des virus et des bactéries(fr)

Get With a Safe Food Attitude(en)

Discusses safe food handling for mothers-to-be. Topics covered include shopping, food storage, food preparation, cooking, serving food on the go, leftovers/reheating, safe bottle-feeding, diaper changing, etc.

Plastic Blag(en)

Judith Wardwell’s satirical take on America’s sanitation obsession and sexually repressive Puritanism

Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis(en)

From reuse to energy generation, new innovations across five continents are explored in this documentary about building a future for sustainable water.

The Gambler(en)

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

Make Mine Service(en)

Training and Customer Service information film sponsored by the Marketing Retail Sales Department of the Standard Oil Company. Features product placement for brands like Atlas and Chevron.