Precautions Collection (page 4)

Air Raid Precautions: Set of 50 cards issued by WD & H0 Wills, Britain 1938, in preparation for the anticipated coming of World War II. Gas-proof Balloon Shelter (French Type)

Scene From The New Comedy Of tender Precautions
Scene From The New Comedy Of " tender Precautions, " At The Princess Theatre, London, UK

No Entry Foot-and-Mouth Disease Precautions notice, Moses Plat Farm, Speen, Buckinghamshire, England, February

Foot And Mouth Disease, Control Measure Protection Zone Ahead sign at roadside, Surrey, England, September 2007

This Footpath is Closed on Account of Foot and Mouth Disease sign on gate in farmland, Surrey, England, September 2007

Head of sitting German Shepherd Dog (Canis familiaris) wearing a plastic muzzle, side view

Fire safety -- correctly guarded coal fire
Fire safety -- a family in their sitting room with a correctly guarded coal fire

Fire safety -- correctly guarded electric fire
Fire safety -- a correctly guarded electric fire

Fire safety for children -- a boy and girl playing near a wrecked car. The boy is about to strike a match near the open fuel cap

Fire safety -- baby playing near guarded coal fire
Fire safety -- a baby playing near a guarded coal fire

Fire safety -- paraffin oil stove
Fire safety -- a Valor Junior paraffin oil stove with a safety guard around it

Scout ARP armbands
Scout Air Raid Precautions armbands circa 1940

London Fire Brigade canteen van used as publicity vehicle
Seen here at Brigade headquarters, Lambeth, the canteen van has been converted into a publicity vehicle during a recruitment drive for much needed auxiliary firefighters

Queen Elizabeth in 1939
Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, leaving the British Red Cross Society on 5th September 1939, carrying a gas mask in a canvas bag over her shoulder. Date: 5th September 1939

Fire in the Baku oilfields, Armenia, apparently caused by a lack of discipline over cigarette smoking. Date: early 20th century

Dutch poster about blackout precautions during the Second World War. circa 1942

No Entry, Animal Disease Control Precautions tape, on farm gate in restricted disease area, during Foot and Mouth disease outbreak, Cumbria, England, 2001

Foot and Mouth Precautions sign on farm gate, with walker using disinfected straw, during Foot and Mouth disease outbreak, West Sussex, England

Firefighters in gas masks
ARP Firefighters in gas masks during World War II during decontamination exercise

Gas Mask fitting
Mothers leave an Ilford school with their children after a gas mask fitting. All the schools in Ilford, Essex (London) were opened to enable residents to be fitted with gas masks under the Air Raid

Mobile decontamination unit
Demonstration by Hornsey Borough Council of a mobile cleansing unit for gas decontamination squads, invented by one of its workers. The unit folds up into a trailer that can be pulled by a car

WWII safety precautions
A man with a white hat band on a steel lined crowned bowler hat and carrying a gas mask box during world war II

Gas Masks in London
Man sitting and sleeping in a London park carrying his gas mask box with him in September 1939

Family wearing gas masks
A family wearing gas masks on a quiet night in at home during World War II

ARPs World War II
ARPs in gas masks during World War II during decontamination exercise in London

ARP Calling You
ARP (Air Raid Precautions) recruiting poster in World War Two to try to encourage people to get in touch with their local council and volunteer

Disinfection Service
Disinfecting a room in Paris recently occupied by refugees

Checking the Bank Thief: Steel Pill-Boxes Guard Valuables
Illustration of precautions taken by a Chicago Bank against bank robbers : an armoured pill box containg an armed guard

Polish Precautions
A Polish peasant hides his masters possessions, to save them from pillage by the Russians

Cholera in Hamburg
Linen being left with customs officers for disinfection. Many precautions were taken in preventing the spread of cholera. Travel played a large part in the spread of disease

Cholera precautions in England
A sketch of the sailors hospital. Fires were used to prevent the infection spreading from the hospital. In September 1892, Dr R

Taking precautions against infection
An image of a 1909 operating theatre where precautions have been taken to create a germ free environment

Cholera in France
Quarantine precautions at Marseilles on the arrival of a ship from the east. Travel played a large part in the spread of disease

Police / Anti-Gas School
A group of officers from the Metropolitan police pose for a photograph wearing their gas masks at the anti-gas training school at Devonport, Plymouth. 2/2 pictures. See 10193283 for

Republican Outbreak - 3
The authorities take precautions when a demonstration by Montagnards - Republican extremists - threatens to disturb Paris

Precautions in Venice
As the threat from the nationalists intensifies, the Austrians in Venice take precautions to prevent any patriotic demonstration by the populace

Sharing the Airspace
The prudent aviator must remember that he is sharing the airspace with others who may not be well disposed towards him, and should take precautions accordingly

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During times of war and crisis, precautions become a vital part of everyday life. In 1938, the gas-proof pram was introduced to protect infants from potential harm. Two brave women police officers in London during World War II donned their gas masks as they patrolled the streets, ensuring safety amidst chaos. In an iconic black and white photo from 1939-1945, British schoolchildren diligently practiced putting on their gas masks, preparing for any possible attack. The image serves as a reminder of the innocence lost during those tumultuous years. The story of Hippocrates saving Athens resonates through history as he discovered that burning sulfur could purify contaminated air. This ancient precautionary measure laid the foundation for future advancements in protecting against harmful gases. In November 1937, Sidcup fire brigade members were captured wearing full gas clothing while responding to emergencies—a testament to their dedication and preparedness even under extreme circumstances. ARP training exercises showcased various precautions taken during wartime. From arriving after a simulated gas attack to removing clothing and burning it for decontamination purposes, these drills ensured individuals knew how to respond swiftly and effectively when faced with danger. Stretcher carrying techniques were honed during ARP training exercises—essential skills needed to transport victims safely away from hazardous areas following a gas attack. Medical personnel provided crucial treatment after such incidents, offering hope amid despair. ARP trainees also learned how to help someone on fire—an unimaginable scenario made real by intense preparation. Applying artificial respiration became second nature as first responders trained tirelessly to save lives in the face of adversity. Using stirrup pumps was another precautionary skill taught during ARP training exercises—a valuable tool used to extinguish fires caused by bombings or other attacks throughout World War II. These glimpses into history remind us that they can not just about preventing disaster but also about preserving life and safeguarding communities in times of uncertainty.