Warning posters from yesteryear show different approach to health and safety

A fascinating selection of vintage health and safety posters have been discovered in a warehouse at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and a selection have been turned into greetings cards and postcards. The advertisements date from the 1930s to the 1970s and cover all aspects of safety - from cycling dangers to the risks of swimming. (All pictures courtesy of SWNS)

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  1. Cycling safety was a big issue then and now (SWNS)
  2. This poster is more light-hearted than serious (SWNS)
  3. The advert only hints at the danger - instead of explicitly showing it (SWNS)
  4. The health and safety messages do not show the worst case scenario (SWNS)
  5. The poster uses bold designs to catch attention (SWNS)
  6. Good manners were just as important as safety (SWNS)
  7. 700 posters and artwork were found at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (SWNS)
  8. The selection of vintage health and safety posters date from 1930s to the 1970s (SWNS)
  9. This advert features a Christmas theme (SWNS)

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