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Workplace Health and Safety History, to the 1920s Workplace Health and Safety History, to the 1920s
Posted by: markdcatlin

Video duration: 291 seconds

A short history of workplace health and safety in the United States, up to the early 1920s. This was taken from the 1979 film, "Can't Take No More," from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The entire film is posted on Google Video.



disposal of sodium disposal of sodium
Posted by: markdcatlin

Video duration: 104 seconds

The disposal of drums of sodium into Lake Lenore, an alkaline lake in the Grand Coulee area of eastern Washington State, in 1947 by the War Assets Administration. From a January 13, 1947 newsreel available at the Internet Archive.



Uses of Asbestos: Examples from the 50s and 60s Uses of Asbestos: Examples from the 50s and 60s
Posted by: markdcatlin

Video duration: 284 seconds

Clips showing uses of asbestos products in the 1950s and 1960s taken from government and industrial films. The films are available from the Internet Archives.



Pandemic Flu Song Pandemic Flu Song
Posted by: markdcatlin

Video duration: 210 seconds

inspired by an editorial in the New York Times (Oct 25, 2006) recommending healthcare worker wear stocking to protect against pandemic flu. Performed at the American Public Health Association annual meeting in Nov. 2006.



Dr. Heard\ Dr. Heard's Amazing Fire Magic
Posted by: markdcatlin

Video duration: 153 seconds

Fun with chemistry. In the 1990s, we had Bill Nye the Science Guy. In the 1960s, we watched Mr. Wizard on TV on Saturday mornings. and in the 1950s, they had Dr. Heard. Many of these chemistry demonstrations are still being done today. Enjoy! This clip is from a 1950s newsreel from the Internet Archives.



Women at work WWII 1943 Women at work WWII 1943
Posted by: markdcatlin

Video duration: 96 seconds

Edited from the 1943 US Government film "Manpower" to recruit women into factories for the war effort, issue of equal pay for similar work, ergonomics and child care are highlighted. Sadly, more than 60 years later, these are still issues being fought for in US workplaces.



Corroded Chlorine Gas Cylinder Disposal 1996 USEPA Corroded Chlorine Gas Cylinder Disposal 1996 USEPA
Posted by: markdcatlin

Video duration: 438 seconds

This clip shows the evaluation and disposal of badly corroded chlorine gas cylinders.
For information on the hazards of chlorine gas, go to http://www.dhss.mo.g ov/hsees/chlorine.PD F . This clip is from the 1998 USEPA video, The Samoan Way, about this hazardous materials response in American Samoa in 1996.



Steel Industry Safety in 1936 Steel Industry Safety in 1936
Posted by: markdcatlin

Video duration: 81 seconds

A steel industry point of view of worker safety hazards in their mills in 1936. For up-to-date information on occupational health and safety in the steel industry, go to the United Steelworkers Union website: http://www.uswsafety guide.org/. This clip is from the 1936 industrial film, "Steel: symphony of industry," available at the Internet Archives.