Noise destroys

This 1979 film deals with the effects of industrial noise on hearing. Presented as a dramatic short film, the narrative follows the protagonist, Len, as he discovers he is partially deaf due to twenty years of working with loud machines in a factory and goes on a crusade to improve working conditions. The film is directed at employers as well as employees, showing the importance of wearing safety gear and machines being modified or insulated to limit sound production. The film contains light-hearted moments of comedy, as Len goes about convincing his colleagues and management of the significance of the issue.

Produced by the Tasmanian Film Corporation for the Department of Labour and Industry.

The colour is faded throughout the film.

Cast: Max Cullen, Brian Duhig, Barry Pierce, John Hale, Keith Jarvis, Barrie Muir, Jack Perry, Richard Meredith, Billie Hammerberg, Tony Boden, Kevin Lacey, Don Glover, Tracy Lee, Bob Gunning, Peter Lewis, Matthew Rhodes

Please note: As this is an archival work, the content does not reflect current practice or standards. Professional advice for up-to-date safety practices should be sought from the appropriate contemporary authority.