Safety Collection (page 16)

France, poitou-Charentes, La Rochelle, town reflected in harbour at dusk

Three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) sitting on a tree, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Spain, Galicia, Cantabrian coast, Ribadeo, Illa Plancha lighthouse

Bass Harbor Lighthouse at Twilight, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Road Safety Week poster
No accident, please - a bold and jolly poster promoting National Road Safety Week. Date: c.1960

Gas drill in Australia, two people in gas masks, WW1
Two people wearing gas masks hug each other after a successful gas drill at a Military Training Camp in Australia during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Aussie V8 Supercars
Craig Lowndes (AUS) won Rd2 of the Championship after rain brought out the red flags at Phillip Island. V8 Supercars Series, Rd2, Phillip Island, Australia, 13 April 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
The damaged roll over hoop of the Footwork Hart FA16 of Taki Inoue (JPN) after he had become an unwitting crash victim when the Renault Safety Car driven by Jean Ragnotti (FRA)

Formula One World Championship
Officials kill a dog that escaped onto the track in Brazil. Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos 2000

Split Rock Lighthouse southwest of Silver Bay, on the North Shore of Lake Superior

Red lighthouse in front of the harbor of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Aerial view of rows of beach umbrellas with a lifeguard tower on an sandy beach, Sicily island, Italy, Mediterranean Sea, Europe

Farolim dos Fenais da Ajuda lighthouse with a symmetrical wooden path leading to it, Sao Miguel island, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Aerial view of Farolim dos Fenais da Ajuda lighthouse on a cliff, Sao Miguel island, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Aerial view of the coasts and cliffs of the island of Sao Miguel over the lighthouse of Farolim dos Fenais da Ajuda, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Palos Verdes coast with lighthouse, California, United States of America, North America

View of Saint Theodore Lighthouse at sunset, Argostolion, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Cub resting in a tree next to Anan Creek

Black bear cub finds safety in a tree at Anan Creek

Circuit Detail Safety Portrait
1975 Spanish Grand Prix. Montjuich Park, Barcelona, Spain. 25-27th April 1975. Ken Tyrrell examines the armco barriers, which were the subject of concern causing a driver protest. Ref: 75ESP20

First Ride
Nick Kalathas

Dreamin
Hroch zviřata Ostrava ZOO. Zdenek Vales

Morning workout
Anton Belovodchenko

Safety first
Artem Pozdniakov

Fire protection
Greetje van Son

London Fire Brigade training

Colliery lamp room Victorian period

Coal mine lamp room

Aberdare Valley Miners early 1900s

Mining safety lamps

Miners safety lamps Victorian period

Three Submarines Safety Matches, made in Germany

Six-Sixty Safety Valves, wireless radio 1920s Date: 1920s

Children who played with fire

Call Boy Impregnated Safety Matches, average 50 matches

Abraham Wivell's Improved Fire Escape Date: 1860

Mine Rescue Team Victorian period

Music cover, The New Haymarket Polka, by Meredith Ball, showing the proscenium arch and safety curtain of the Haymarket Theatre, London Date: circa 1880

Advert, Palmer Flexicord Tyres Date: 20th century

Valet Auto Strop Razor Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Valet AutoStrop Safety Razor Co. Ltd, the product sharpens itself before each use for a comfortable shave

Advertisement for Dunlop Fort safety tyres, night scene showing policeman, woman in car, and the tread on a Dunlop Fort tyre. Captioned Dunlop Fort, the tyres with teeth'. Date: 1939

Sign at Gleneagles
A sign at Gleneagles golf course, explaining the procedure of sounding a siren in the event of a dangerous thunderstorm. Date: 1933

TT Race Spectators
Spectators behind a protective grill at the RAC TT (Tourist Trophy) Motor Race held in Ards, Northern Ireland. The race was held here between 1928 and 1936. Date: 1931

London policeman helps schoolchildren cross the road Date: 1923

Cessna 182J ZK-CKZ (msn 18256864). Safety Patrol 1480, sponsored by Rothmans. Date: circa 1970

Advertisement for Swan Pens, by Mabie, Todd and Co. Captioned, Send a Swan!, and Give Swans this Xmas!, with illustrations of ladies pens with rolled gold or sterling silver mountings

Convair F-106A Delta Dart 57-2496
United States Air Force - Convair F-106A-90-CO Delta Dart 57-2496 (msn 8-24-79), of the 84th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, at Castle Air Force Base, CA, circa 1976

Samuel Plimsoll MP (1824-1898) - English politician and social reformer, now best remembered for having devised the Plimsoll line (a line on a ship's hull indicating the maximum safe draught)

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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.