Safety Collection (page 100)

Water fire extinguisher

Hydroelectric generator
MODEL RELEASED. Hydroelectric generator. Worker inspecting a generator in a hydroelectric power station. A turbine is fitted beneath the generator shaft. Photographed in Scotland, UK

Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

Christmas tree assembly. An array of pipes and valves fitted to a production wellhead. This assembly controls flow and comprises at least two isolation valves to prevent accidents

Mammography
MODEL RELEASED. Mammography

Lightning strike. Coloured historical infrared image of a lightning bolt striking a lightning rod on the Empire State Building, New York, USA

External lift at Prague hotel
A passenger lift attached to the rear of a hotel in Prague, Czech Republic

Electrical certification, 19th century
Electrical certification. This is the calibration room of the Central Electricity Laboratory (Laboratoire Central d Electricite, LCE), Paris, France

Police emergency telephone in Illinois
Police emergency telephone at rest stop in Illinois, USA

Aircraft deicing at Manchester Airport, UK

Safety lamp, 19th century
Safety lamp. The gauze and design being used here is based on the work done on safety lamps by the British chemist and inventor Humphry Davy. The Davy lamp was first developed in 1815

Fighter aircraft cockpit
Cockpit of Jaguar fighter aircraft showing ejector seat and other pilot rescue features (photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show)

Safety shoe, artwork
Safety shoe. Computer artwork showing the structure of a shoe designed to provide maximum protection for its wearer. This includes a steel toe-cap and heavy duty sole

Metallic fence grill

Rack of car tyres
Rack of new car tyres

Learning to swim, conceptual artwork
Learning to swim, conceptual computer artwork

Chemical weapons disposal. View of part of a plant built to dispose of organophosphate nerve gas. Nerve gases of this kind were known as the V-series, the most famous being VX

Fire water supply tap on a cruise ship in Norway

Testing for pesticide residues
Food safety. Testing a sample of animal liver tissue for pesticide residues. Several pesticides accumulate in animal tissues and are toxic to the animals

Russian Orlan M spacesuit
Russian spacesuit. A Russian Orlan M spacesuit seen held in a special display rig (red). This was the standard Russian spacesuit from 1988-2009

Clearing snow from a road
Snow clearance. A snow plough clearing snow from a road in Moscow, Russia

Disused hardened aircraft shelter
Hardened aircraft shelter. A disused Hardened Aircraft Shelter (HAS) at a Polish air base. Such shelters were built during the early 1970s to protect fighter

Distress alarm panic button
Wrist distress alarm panic button. This panic button is worn by elderly people on their wrist to activate an alarm in case of need

Controls of a metro train in Russia
Train controls. The cab of a metro train at its depot. This cab has been retrofitted with modern controls. This makes the train safer and more comfortable to operate

Load testing a fighter fuselage
A test facility of the Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG

Credit card security, conceptual artwork

Helicopter firefighter
A Kamov Ka-32 helicopter dumping water onto an office fire. The Ka-32 (known to NATO as Helix ) is a medium utility helicopter derived from the military Ka-27. Photographed in Moscow, Russia

Remove before flight tag attached to an aircraft photographed at the 2009 Paris Air Show. The red tag is attached to a small plastic cover

Internet shopping security, artwork
Internet shopping security, conceptual artwork

Helicopter in servicing hangar
Helicopter servicing. A Mil-8 helicopter (NATO reporting name Hip ) seen during major servicing. The main rotors and their hub have been removed from the top of the fuselage and the entire tail

Surveillance, conceptual image

American railroad crossing
Railroad crossing in Atlanta, Illinois, USA, showing automated barriers and lights on either side of a single track line

Dangers of steam carriages, 19th century
Dangers of steam carriages. 19th-century caricature lampooning the dangers of the steam carriages being developed at this time. A steam carriage at right has exploded

Baby in car seat
Baby boy sleeping strapped into a car seat. Model release available

Induction hob cooking characteristics
The heat produced in cooking by induction occurs only within the material of the cooking vessel itself and is transferred to the saucepans contents

Himba kraal, Namibia. Aerial photograph of a kraal (livestock enclosure) of the Himba people of northern Namibia. The Himba are pastoral and nomadic, tending herds of goats and cattle

Pumping engines, 19th century
Engraved plate showing diagrams of various pumping engines. These are steam engines designed to pump water from deep underground in mines

Corner-cube radar reflector on a boat
A corner-cube radar reflector (retroreflector) on a tour boat in the Mediterranean, just off Alanya, Turkey. The metal surface reflects incident radar waves directly back to the source

Burglar alarm in Cocoa, Florida
A burglar alarm on a building in Cocoa, Florida

Powder fire extinguisher

Decompression chamber. Interior of a decompression chamber used to treat divers who have returned to the surface too quickly

Three-band anemonefish (Amphriprion tricinctus) in a breeding farm. This fish is a type of clownfish. Clownfish are immune to the stings of anemones, enabling them to live within their tentacles

Foam fire extinguisher

London Underground platform
MODEL RELEASED. London Underground platform. Passengers waiting as a tube train enters the station. Photographed in London, UK

Motorcycle disc brake. The outer tyre has been removed, revealing this metal disc that surrounds the hub. The brake pads (black)

Automatic lighthouse at Crowe Point at the tip of the Taw-Torridge Estuary, Devon, England

Farmers spraying pesticide on rice paddy
Farmers spraying pesticide on a rice paddy. Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the worlds most important crops

Samuel Plimsoll commemorative plaque
Samuel Plimsoll. Plaque commemorating the British politician and social reformer Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898). Plimsoll is best known as the inventor of the Plimsoll line

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"Guardians of Safety: From Historic Rescues to Everyday Heroes" In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the raging flames, reminding us that safety is not just a word but an act of bravery. The ill-fated voyage of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in 1845 serves as a haunting reminder that even the most experienced sailors must prioritize safety above all else. A courageous firefighter emerges from the smoke-filled Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse in Door County, Wisconsin, exemplifying how those who protect our safety often risk their own lives for others. Perched on cliffs at Butt of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, a lighthouse stands tall as a symbol of hope and security amidst treacherous waters—a testament to mankind's commitment to safeguarding lives. Captain Francis Crozier's leadership aboard HMS Terror during its doomed expedition emphasizes the importance of responsible decision-making and prioritizing crew members' safety above all else. During World War II on the home front, women donned gas masks as they bravely faced uncertain times—reminding us that personal sacrifices are sometimes necessary for collective well-being. Journey back to England's coal mines in the 1850s when workers endured perilous conditions daily; their struggles highlight society's evolving understanding and pursuit of workplace safety standards. Bricklayers meticulously construct buildings with precision and caution—an enduring reminder that even seemingly mundane tasks require attention to detail for everyone's protection. As dawn breaks over The Mull of Galloway Lighthouse, it illuminates not only breathtaking scenery but also reminds us that lightkeepers work tirelessly day and night to ensure maritime safety. Bathed in moonlight, Whitefish Point Lighthouse stands sentinel along Michigan's shores—an unwavering beacon guiding ships safely through dark nights since its construction in 1861.