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76 results found for '"Occupational health and safety"' in Keywords.
Firemen on plans to strike (1977)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Interviews with firemen (not identified) on the dangers they face and why they are going to strike over pay demands. Male reporter not identified (poss. Steve Sailah).
Firemen’s strike - Government broadcast (1977)
- Genre
- Public information; Special; Speech
Broadcast by a Government minister (Home Secretary Merlyn Rees?) on the Government stance on the firemen’s dispute over wages, cover to be provided for fire services during the strike and giving...
Firemen’s strike - Northern Ireland (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a fireman on the firemen’s strike in Northern Ireland and why they are striking with the mainland firemen over wages. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
Firemen’s strike - Deserve a pay increase (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a female MP (not identified) on the firemen’s wage claims which she says are not unreasonable and the Government should look to bring the end of the dispute. Male interviewer not identified.
Nancy Tait on asbestos disease (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Nancy Tait of the Occupational and Environmental Diseases Association, discusses asbestosis. She believes the risks that come from asbestos are not being treated seriously enough, and the risk to workers...
Asbestos on Tube (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
John McMorrow of NUR interviewed on asbestos problem on London’s Tube system. Although levels not officially at those considered harmful to health, he claims workers are falling ill and something should be...
Asbestos on Tube (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Andrew Raffle, Chief Medical Officer of London Transport, on levels of asbestos in the London Tube network and disagreements with NUR over measuring standards used. Male interviewer not identified (poss....
Reaction to Health and Safety report on Canvey Island (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP Sir Bernard Braine on the Health and Safety report on a second oil refinery on Canvey Island. He speaks about possible things that could go wrong and rejects the conclusion that a second...
Staff advice after smallpox outbreak (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sheila McKechnie of the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs (ASTMS) telling workers not to return to Birmingham University because of the threat of another smallpox...
Increase in pit accidents (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Arthur Scargill discusses the increase in pit accidents since the introduction of the incentive scheme, due to longer hours, more fatigue and less awareness due to the longer shifts. A higher day rate...