British Universities Film & Video Council

moving image and sound, knowledge and access

Results

11-20 of 76 results | Page 2 of 8
Sort results by
  1. Health and safety on Canvey Island (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    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.

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
  2. 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...

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
  3. 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...

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
  4. 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...

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
  5. Smallpox outbreak (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Clive Jenkins, General Secretary ASTMS union, calling for a public inquiry into the safety of medical laboratories and the risks of working in them following a smallpox outbreak in Birmingham...

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
  6. Mining tragedy (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Energy Secretary Tony Benn on where he was and his actions following the news of the [Golborne Colliery, Lancashire] pit explosion, and the repercussions of the unfortunate events.

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
  7. Mining tragedy (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Sir Derk Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board, talks about the recent mining accident [at Golborne Colliery, Lancashire] in which a build-up of methane gas was exposed to a spark, causing an explosion....

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
  8. Incentive scheme caused blast (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Miners leader Arthur Scargill blames the fatal accident [at Golborne Colliery, Lancashire] on the productivity incentive scheme, with the Coal Board cutting corners to get the coal out, and miners taking...

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
  9. Gormley on mine tragedy (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Joe Gormley, President of the NUM, on the accidental explosion in the Golborne pit, in which 3 men died. Gormley reminds the public that this is the price of coal, and promises a full inquiry to find out...

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
  10. Golborne mine explosion (1979)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference

    Radio City’s Kieran Devaney reports on the tragedy that has struck Golborne mine, where an explosion killed 3 men, and left 8 badly burned. Speaking are mining boss Julian Griffiths, rescue worker Geoff...

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio
11-20 of 76 results | Page 2 of 8
Sort results by