Safety film warning of the dangers of overhead power lines if they come into contact with everyday equipment

One of a trio of 'Play Safe' public information fillers made by the Central Office of Information, this film conveyed the message not merely that overhead power lines are buzzing with tens of thousands of volts, but that it's easy to inadvertently make contact with them while doing normal countryside things. For instance, if you lift a metal tent pole too high, thoughtlessly swing a fishing rod too close, or push a boat with a tall mast under them, the contact briefly turns the entire vessel live.

Children's safety awareness film showing the dangers of overhead power cables in the countryside, especially when erecting tent poles, casting fishing lines and manoeuvering boats with tall masts.