Safety Exhibition

Every year many hundreds of valuable man-hours are lost to industry through industrial accidents, many of which could have been prevented if regard had been given to a little care and attention to safety. To stress safety in all walks of life, the Department of Labour staged an industrial safety exhibition at Motueka and Nelson. A comprehensive display of safe equipment and accident prevention methods filled the hall at Kelson and aroused considerable interest.

(It will be apprecinted!

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One of the stands which featured correct equipment for welders and industrial-type footwear

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Ross Douglas and Dennis Corrin try out the strength of a steel-toed boot with this hammer apparatus.

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This display proved to Craig Cusdin the value of isolating transformer when electrical gear is used

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A miniature electrical brain answered questions on electrical wiring