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965 results found for '"Safety"' in Keywords.
Health and safety on Canvey Island (1978)
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Interview with Martin Tronbridge(?) on the Health and Safety report on the risk of death from the chemical plant on Canvey Island. He speaks about the balance of proper concern and hypochondria.
Reaction to Health and Safety report on Canvey Island (1978)
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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...
Increase in pit accidents (1978)
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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...
Staff advice after smallpox outbreak (1978)
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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...
London Transport improvements (1978)
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Interview with Michael Robbins, managing director of railways for London Transport, on improving service and safety on the Underground. Interviewer not identified.Sound level low.
Pop festivals and their problems - Committee findings (1978)
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Pop festivals and the health and safety issues. Committee member on their report’s findings and recommendations including using a system of licensing but there is disagreement on how it would work. If a...
John Cronin on his bolting horse (1978)
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Interview on the bolting of a horse named Cambridge. Rider John Cronin(?) describes his unwilling journey from the Hyde Park area of London, through traffic to Notting Hill Gate. Male interviewer not...
Sir Derek Ezra on NCB profits (1978)
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Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board, talks about NCB’s profits despite its difficulties. Male interviewer not identified.
Andrew Warren on delay in M1 expansion (1978)
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Andrew Warren, secretary of the Movement for London pressure group, criticises the Government’s decision to delay the widening of the two-lane stretch of the M1 between Watford and Hemel Hempstead. Male...
Land speed record attempt fails (1978)
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Barry Bowles on his failed land speed record attempt. Male interviewer not identified. Sound in mono.