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Hazard Collection (#5)

"Hazardous Encounters: From Dodge Chargers to Stormy Seas

Background imageHazard Collection: Rooftop safety harness

Rooftop safety harness. Worker on the roof of a building wearing a safety harness attached to a rope. Rooftop workers that use such safety systems include surveyors

Background imageHazard Collection: Health and safety test mannequin

Health and safety test mannequin. The mannequin has been released from the tower (background) at a certain height, in order to test the response of the safety net

Background imageHazard Collection: Biohazard symbol and virus

Biohazard symbol and virus. Computer artwork of the symbol for a biohazard (red) superimposed on a virus (blue). A biohazard is an organism or biological substance that is harmful to human health

Background imageHazard Collection: Old London Bridge, 1745

Old London Bridge, 1745
Old London Bridge. Artwork dated to 1745 of rowing and sailing boats in rough water next to Old London Bridge, across the Thames, in London, England

Background imageHazard Collection: BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perrys victory at Lake Erie, 10 September 1813

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perrys victory at Lake Erie, 10 September 1813, during the War of 1812. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier after Napoleon Sarony, circa 1840s

Background imageHazard Collection: Barn Owl Tyto alba road casualty UK winter

Barn Owl Tyto alba road casualty UK winter

Background imageHazard Collection: Umbrella Roundabout

Umbrella Roundabout
Children playing on an umbrella roundabout on Lindfield Common, Sussex, England

Background imageHazard Collection: Australia, Northern Territory, Alice Springs

Australia, Northern Territory, Alice Springs. Traffic sign warning of kangaroos beside a road through the Outback, with red rocks of The Olgas behind

Background imageHazard Collection: Playa Cavancha, the most central of Iquiques city beaches

Playa Cavancha, the most central of Iquiques city beaches. At the far end are high rise buildings housing some of Iquiques top hotels

Background imageHazard Collection: Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1873

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Background imageHazard Collection: The mausoleum of Columbus, Santo Domingo, 1873

The mausoleum of Columbus, Santo Domingo, 1873. Hispaniola was the island where Columbus first made landfall on his voyage to America in 1492

Background imageHazard Collection: A Dominican school, Santo Domingo, 1873

A Dominican school, Santo Domingo, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Background imageHazard Collection: Primitive sugar mill, Santo Domingo, 1873

Primitive sugar mill, Santo Domingo, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Background imageHazard Collection: Native habitation, Santo Domingo, 1873

Native habitation, Santo Domingo, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Background imageHazard Collection: A buccaneer, 1873

A buccaneer, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Background imageHazard Collection: Washing clothes, Santo Domingo, 1873

Washing clothes, Santo Domingo, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Background imageHazard Collection: Crossing the Isabella, Santo Domingo, 1873

Crossing the Isabella, Santo Domingo, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Background imageHazard Collection: Old Santo Domingo city, 1873

Old Santo Domingo city, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Background imageHazard Collection: Town and bay of Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, 1873

Town and bay of Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, 1873. Puerto Plata is a town on the northern coast of the island of Hispaniola, in what is today the Dominican Republic

Background imageHazard Collection: The Commandante, Santo Domingo, 1873

The Commandante, Santo Domingo, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Background imageHazard Collection: Ostriches attacking a car, California, USA, 1904

Ostriches attacking a car, California, USA, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th January 1904

Background imageHazard Collection: The Revolt on the Island of Sercq, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer

The Revolt on the Island of Sercq, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Revolt on the Island of Sercq, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 25th May 1892

Background imageHazard Collection: Passage of the Argonauts through the Symplegades, Hellespont, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart

Passage of the Argonauts through the Symplegades, Hellespont, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Passage of the Argonauts through the Symplegades, Hellespont, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageHazard Collection: Peace and Security for Each Nation. Artist: Honore Daumier

Peace and Security for Each Nation. Artist: Honore Daumier
Peace and Security for Each Nation. French postcard showing Peace flying past a series of hazardous cobwebs

Background imageHazard Collection: Needle-making equipment, 1819

Needle-making equipment, 1819. The large machine at bottom right is George Priors dry grinder with a box partly enclosing the grindstone to minimise dust (1813)

Background imageHazard Collection: Grinding needle points, Redditch, England, c1830

Grinding needle points, Redditch, England, c1830. A grindstone driven by water or steam. Needle grinding was well-paid work but the lives of grinders were short owing to the inhalation of dust

Background imageHazard Collection: Measurable Distance, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain

Measurable Distance, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Measurable Distance, 1881. Mr John Bull, the representative of the British people is the owner of the ship which the pilot, Prime Minister Gladstone, is attempting to steer into safe harbour

Background imageHazard Collection: Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier

Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Tobacco was by this time recognised as a health hazard, but its properties provided some comfort for the very poor

Background imageHazard Collection: HMS Hazard on River Thames, Tower Bridge

HMS Hazard on River Thames, Tower Bridge
HMS Hazard with submarine C15 and other vessels on the River Thames near Tower Bridge, for a naval review. Date: circa 1909

Background imageHazard Collection: HMS Hazard and submarine cleaning

HMS Hazard and submarine cleaning
HMS Hazard, British Dryad-class torpedo gunboat and the worlds first submarine depot ship. Seen here are crew members cleaning submarines 1 and 4 of the flotilla. Date: circa 1905

Background imageHazard Collection: HMS Hazard on Thames, Tower of London

HMS Hazard on Thames, Tower of London
HMS Hazard with two destroyers on the River Thames near the Tower of London. Date: circa 1909

Background imageHazard Collection: Falling To - and In by H. M. Bateman

Falling To - and In by H. M. Bateman
The Small Boy: Ma! Ma! Quick Ma! Come ere; babys eating all the plum-pudding mixture. Occupational hazard during Christmas food preparation in a busy family home, as imagined by H. M

Background imageHazard Collection: Music cover, Whoa ! Back-Pedal

Music cover, Whoa ! Back-Pedal ! - words by Worton David, music by Henry E Pether, sung by T E Dunville. Date: 1900

Background imageHazard Collection: Trafalgar Square Birds

Trafalgar Square Birds
Tourists in Trafalgar Square are virtually obscured by the sheer volume of pigeons around them. Date: 1950s

Background imageHazard Collection: Perry with Flag

Perry with Flag
OLIVER HAZARD PERRY United States naval commander Date: 1785 - 1819

Background imageHazard Collection: Oliver Hazard Perry

Oliver Hazard Perry
OLIVER HAZARD PERRY U.S. naval, notable for his victory over the British at the battle of Lake Erie Date: 1785 - 1819

Background imageHazard Collection: Wolseley Vintage Car, Deal, England

Wolseley Vintage Car, Deal, England
Wolseley Vintage Car, Deal, Kent, England. Possibly behind a long lost pub as there are what looks like beer crates stacked up behind the wall - I d hazard a guess at the Griffin Street area

Background imageHazard Collection: French Revolution. Le Jeu de Hazard (The Gambling)

French Revolution. Le Jeu de Hazard (The Gambling). Caricature alluding to the abolition of privileges of the nobility and clergy

Background imageHazard Collection: Tower Bridge open to allow ships through

Tower Bridge open to allow ships through, including HMS Hazard and submarine C15, for a naval review. circa 1909

Background imageHazard Collection: British staff car avoids shell hole

British staff car avoids shell hole
A British Staff Car veers to one side to avoid a large shell hole in the middle of the road on which they are hurrying. Narrowly avoiding ending up in the roadside ditch

Background imageHazard Collection: Fire uniform heat tests at Lambeth HQ

Fire uniform heat tests at Lambeth HQ
Demonstration of the Teled Noflam Protective Suit at Brigade HQ, 29 November 1965. The firefighter is retrieving a motor cycle tyre from a burning oil tray, in crouch position

Background imageHazard Collection: Ice and snow, enemies of the bomber, by G. H. Davis

Ice and snow, enemies of the bomber, by G. H. Davis
Ice and snow: the silent enemies of the bomber during the Second World War. Snow and ice formation has sometimes caused the abandonment of a raid

Background imageHazard Collection: British night bombers by G. H. Davis

British night bombers by G. H. Davis
British night bombers encounter flaming onions, as in the raid on Sylt -- a type of incendiary anti-aircraft shell used in the First World War, reintroduced by the Germans in the Second World War

Background imageHazard Collection: Kauai, Hawaii, USA. The Makai golf course in Princeville is set along a stunning

Kauai, Hawaii, USA. The Makai golf course in Princeville is set along a stunning area of Kauais coastline

Background imageHazard Collection: Digitally generated illustration showing how to assess surfing and swimming hazards in sea

Digitally generated illustration showing how to assess surfing and swimming hazards in sea

Background imageHazard Collection: A Rubber Glove And Debris That Has Washed Up On Ucluth Beach In The Wya Point Campground Near

A Rubber Glove And Debris That Has Washed Up On Ucluth Beach In The Wya Point Campground Near Ucluelet On Vancouver Island; British Columbia Canada

Background imageHazard Collection: A Rubber Glove And Debris That Has Washed Up On Ucluth Beach In The Wya Point Campground Near

A Rubber Glove And Debris That Has Washed Up On Ucluth Beach In The Wya Point Campground Near Ucluelet On Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada

Background imageHazard Collection: Hygiene: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster

Hygiene: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Hygiene - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~ Buddha




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"Hazardous Encounters: From Dodge Chargers to Stormy Seas, Unveiling the Dangers of History" The iconic Dodge Charger from the "Dukes of Hazard" may have been a symbol of rebellion and adventure on-screen, but its high-speed chases were not without their hazards. Porthleven during Storm Eunice on 18th February 2022, Cornwall, England, UK - a picturesque coastal town transformed into a treacherous landscape as nature unleashed its fury. Journey back to the coal mines in England during the 1850s when brave men risked their lives daily in pursuit of black gold beneath the earth's surface. Blowing glass in a British factory during the 1800s was an art form that required skill and precision but also exposed workers to hazardous fumes and extreme temperatures. Glass factory workers in Britain faced numerous dangers while crafting delicate masterpieces – from molten glass burns to toxic chemical exposure – all for creating beauty out of fragility. DDE-90038844 - A haunting reminder of how seemingly innocent objects can become potential hazards if mishandled or misused. Ardnamurchan Lighthouse stands tall against raging storms, guiding ships away from perilous rocky shores with unwavering determination amidst hazardous conditions. Gas masks became essential protective gear during times of war or industrial accidents when poisonous gases threatened human life – a stark reminder of humanity's struggle against unseen perils. RRS Bransfield battles rough seas en route to Antarctica, reminding us that even modern vessels face unpredictable hazards when venturing into polar regions' unforgiving waters. Meet Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), seemingly docile yet one of Africa's deadliest creatures; this gentle giant conceals immense power within its jaws and serves as a constant reminder that appearances can be deceiving. "Nichiren Calming the Storm".