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Health and safety exhibition JLP01_09_751824
Grain Power Station, Grain, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent. Three men at a Laing exhibition stand looking at a display of faulty lifting tackle and hard hats that had saved lives, during safety week at the Isle of Grain Power Station.
A safety week was held at the Isle of Grain Power Station in the week commencing Monday 12th May 1975. The event was jointly organised by the five main contractors on the site and the Central Electricity Generating Board. The week included the presentation of safety films, exhibition stands and safety demonstrations. At set times each day, the site rescue team also demonstrated the rescue of a trapped person overcome by fumes at a great height
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Construction Education Exhibition Health And Safety People
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This print captures a significant moment during the Health and Safety Exhibition at Grain Power Station in the Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent. Three men are seen engrossed in conversation as they stand before a Laing exhibition stand. The display showcases faulty lifting tackle and hard hats that have played crucial roles in saving lives. The photograph was taken during safety week, which commenced on Monday 12th May 1975. This event was organized collaboratively by the five main contractors working on-site and the Central Electricity Generating Board. Throughout the week, attendees were treated to informative safety films, engaging exhibition stands, and practical safety demonstrations. One of the highlights of this event was witnessing daily rescue demonstrations performed by the site rescue team. These brave individuals showcased their expertise by rescuing trapped personnel who had been overcome by fumes while working at great heights. This image not only represents an era when health and safety awareness began to take center stage but also serves as a reminder of how far we have come in prioritizing worker protection within construction environments. It symbolizes education, learning, and progress towards creating safer workspaces for all individuals involved in such industries. Captured with timeless elegance by A© Historic England Archive, this photograph immortalizes an important chapter in our collective journey towards ensuring occupational well-being without any commercial intent or affiliation mentioned.
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