This PSA-style film from the 1970s titled “Use Your Head” was presented by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario to eliminate occupational head injuries on construction sites. The film discusses the benefits of consistent wear and usage of the construction hard hat, the different available models of hard hats, as well as how to properly take care of your hard hat. Additionally the film briefly touches on the history of protective headgear from the Vikings to the Trojans to military helmets from World War I. This film was produced by Toronto, Canada based production company Rabko. The film was produced in a low-cost method, using still frames of photographs to achieve a narrative, so that is feels like a slideshow.
Still of man as he stares off into the distance (0:07). Same man but now he is wearing a construction hard hat (0:16). Stills of various construction workers wearing their hard hats on the job (0:21). Construction worker looks through theodolite (0:28). Anatomically accurate model displaying nerves, connective tissue, and muscle that surround the brain (0:42). Demonstration of the vulnerability of the brain through demonstration of an egg shell (1:08). History of protective headgear – man wears viking horned Viksø helmet (1:46). Man wears Spartan Helmet or Corinthian Helmet worn by the Trojans (1:56). Benefits of wearing the hard hat (2:22). How the hard hat protects its wearer (3:06). Illustrated diagram breaking down how the hard hat works to prevent serious injury (3:36). Class A and class B construction hard hats and their individual benefits and features (5:04). Class C hard hats (5:31). Special attachments available on the market (5:51). How to care for the hard hat and keep it clean (6:40). Still of a family portrait (7:40).
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