Summary: Instructional film detailing the procedures to be followed when transferring toxic material ("Liquor") via hose from a road tanker to a storage plot.
Description: The scenario the accidental detachment of the hose, spilling on one of the men and also onto the road and the tanker wheels. Emergency decontamination of the affected man takes place. The area is roped off and a decontamination squad arrives; members of the squad, in full protective clothing (FPC), absorb the liquor using sand, which is then placed in barrels, covered in bleach and sealed. The nozzle of the hose, the tanker wheels and a section of wall are treated with bleach. Finally, the area is swilled with sodium hypochloride.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:WOY 1727
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:
Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1955
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Ministry of Supply (Production sponsor)
Green, Frank (Production individual)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 500 ft (ca); Running time: 10 mins (ca)
