This is a health and safety film on accident prevention used in the steel industry, and in particular, by Dormer Tools of Sheffield. Title - British Insurance Association presents In the Dark Produced by Ronald H Riley & Association. The film begins with a man, steel worker Martin Ford, in a hospital bed with bandages around his head. The doctor, Dr Homer, discusses his case with the nurse, stating that he might be blind. Dr Homer then explains to Martin Ford's waiting wife that...

This is a health and safety film on accident prevention used in the steel industry, and in particular, by Dormer Tools of Sheffield. Title - British Insurance Association presents In the Dark Produced by Ronald H Riley & Association. The film begins with a man, steel worker Martin Ford, in a hospital bed with bandages around his head. The doctor, Dr Homer, discusses his case with the nurse, stating that he might be blind. Dr Homer then explains to Martin Ford's waiting wife that he might be permanently blind after his accident at the foundry. He then gets call from the Personnel Manager at the factory explaining that the worker was dye casting brake cylinders when the foundry blew up in his face. The Claims Inspector from insurance, Mr Lister, is with the Personnel Manager, and together they go down to the shop floor where the foreman explains the process. Ford was on piece work and was trying to maximise his pay. The Works Manager states that there had been no accidents in 20 years. He explains that Martin Ford had his goggles up, even though all workers are supposed to wear them. The insurance man stresses management's responsibility for ensuring safety and the Works Manager replies that there is so much they can do. In the meantime Martin Ford worries about something important he had meant to tell his wife but he cannot remember it. It turns out to be a faulty plug on the washing machine. As it happens Dr Homer, who is visiting Mrs Ford, notices the dangerous plug and repairs it. It transpires that the accident was caused by a workman leaving a kettle near the forge and water got onto the ladle, leading management to introduce new rules about the kettle and making the wearing of goggles compulsory. Martin Ford loses the sight of one eye, but his other is saved. Written and Directed by David Eady.