Burns and Scalds

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A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

This documentary portrays the imaginary of poor children about their daily experiences. Between the street, the school and family, they build a safe place, despite the violence.

This 11-minute, color film is designed to acquaint primary through intermediate students with Halloween safety. The film presents a little girl who has an unsafe costume. In a flashback, the changes that can be made to make her Halloween safer are detailed. These include reflective tape, removing pointed objects, a clearer field of vision, and others. Suggestions also include waiting to sample treats until they have been checked, observing reasonable hours, traveling with groups, observing pedestrian rules, trick-or-treating at familiar homes only, checking treats for inbedded objects, and safe tricks. (archive.org)

Safety film from the late 70s/early 80s about the (then) new hobby of skateboarding. Produced by Sid Davis.

A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.

"The Voice of Innocence" is a documentary that shows how, starting in 1959, the Cuban Revolution put into practice a comprehensive and universal policy of safeguarding the rights of the child, even under the multiple difficulties resulting from the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States more than six decades ago. Cuba is one of the main signatories of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, signed on 20 November 1989, when the country had already made extraordinary progress in protecting the rights of the child, in comparison to developed countries, such as the United States, which as of today hasn't yet ratified the Convention.

This French-Canadian co-production goes behind the scenes of the huge tobacco industry, whose economic power has been expanding for five decades at the expense of public health. A gripping investigation covering three continents, Nadia Collot's film exposes the vast conspiracy of a criminally negligent industry that conquers new markets through corruption and manipulation. To confront the tobacco cartel, anti-smoking groups are organizing and scoring points, but the fight remains fierce. With ist diverse viewpoints, shocking interviews and riveting images, The Tobacco Conspiracy deftly defines the issues in a complex situation where private interests and the public good collide. Enlightening and engrossing, this documentary is a hard-hitting critique of an industry gone mad.

Sid James learns of the joys of owning a budgerigar.

In rural Nepal, Bishnumaya Gurung, 48 and Palhamu Sherpa, 66 go to primary school everyday and make space for learning in their lives as single women.

Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

A comprehensive overview on how to take care of Actar CPR dummies, hosted by three alien babies visiting from a distant planet.

Educational short film

Short film about first aid for motorcyclists

Pedal power saves a dad's day in this colourful cycling safety film set in a sunny 60s South East London.

Imagine being forced to leave your family and fight in war you don't understand - and you are only eleven years old. Sadly, for many of these child soldiers in Nepal this is a reality and the peace process has not solved their problems. These children quickly discovered that the return home is even more painful than the experience of war. Returned weaves the voices of Nepal's child soldiers, organizations working to help them, and military leader's from Nepal's opposing forces, who answer challenging questions about their use of childen as warriors.

Public warning film on road safety for children - 3 small children meet Death.

A doctor talks about the number of injuries and deaths resulting from automobile accidents.

This short post-war film was made to inform people how to address a letter correctly.

Explains the first aid treatment for burns and scalds to relieve pain, to prevent or treat shock, and to prevent infection. Discusses the different types of burns and demonstrates the proper treatment for each. Shows applications of appropriate bandages and cover dressings, and emphasizes the correct and prompt treatment for physical shock.