Safety Tutorial for Video Production Safety Tutorial for Video Production Mr. Doug Pritts Clarkstown...
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Safety TutorialSafety Tutorialfor Video Productionfor Video Production
Mr. Doug PrittsClarkstown South High School
Training Tasks For Video Training Tasks For Video ProductionProductionLearn Proper Ergonomic
Conditions◦Workstation Safety
Posture Lighting
◦Air Quality and Temperature Control
Review Electrical Safety in the Workplace
BURNS & Equipment Temperature
PretestPretest1. T/F Serious accidents never
occur in the television production studio
2. T/F Technical equipment can cause serious burns to skin
3. T/F Improper lighting can aid in vision problems
4. T/F You should conserve space by plugging many
electrical cords into one outlet5. T/F It is okay to eat and/or
drink around technical equipment
Pretest AnswersPretest Answers1. FALSE – of course they do!2. TRUE – temps can soar to over
100 degrees3. TRUE – to dim/bright can cause
vision impairments4. FALSE – too many can cause
shorts and/or fires5. FALSE – spills/food can lead to
fires
Appropriate ClothesAppropriate Clothes“NO-NO’s”“NO-NO’s”Very loose clothing that can
catch on equipmentOpen-toed shoesClothes with hoods or front
pouchesPockets that don’t zip upTank-tops and clothes that
expose a lot of skin
Appropriate ClothesAppropriate Clothes“OK’s”“OK’s”JeansSneakers, WorkbootsT-Shirt (long-sleeved or
traditional)◦EXCEPT WHEN YOU ARE ON CAMERA
Colors that blend in and don’t distract
Clothes with zippered pockets
Safety EquipmentSafety Equipment(will vary with each workplace)(will vary with each workplace)Surge protectorsErgonomic chairsWrist padsA/C or oscillating fan (temp
control)Proper lighting (flashlights, desk
lights, etc)◦Monitor brighteners/magnifiers
Fire Alarms and Extinguishers
ToolsToolsWork Gloves
◦Aids in burn prevention◦Prevents scrapes and scratches
Simple Tool Kit◦Allows for minor Preventative
MaintenanceSurge Protectors
Equipment/MachineryEquipment/MachineryALWAYS BE AWARE OF EQUIPMENT
SAFETY HAZARDS – EACH WORKPLACE WILL DIFFER!!!
Keyboards, Monitors, Hard DrivesFaxes, Sound Boards, Printers,
TelephonesOscillating Fan for temp control
ElectricalElectricalPlugging in too many electrical cords to one
outlet will lead to shorts and fires!!!Overheating of machines can cause
meltdown of equipment – always turn off machines not in use or set equipment “Hibernate” mode appropriately
Always have fire extinguisher handyDo not allow beverages near equipmentKeep electrical equipment away from open
windows
Floors, Doors, and Floors, Doors, and ExitsExitsKeep floors free of debrisTie-wrap all electrical wires or
use Wire Tubes to minimize tripping risk
Clearly mark all exitsKeep doorway clear of equipment
Chemical HazardsChemical HazardsStore all toner and technical
equipment cleaner in a separate area – away from electrical equipment
Do not place “outside” items on top of monitor casings – temperatures may melt these items and release toxins (as well as start fires!)
Ergonomic Hazards - Ergonomic Hazards - LiftingLiftingStretch before attempting liftsAlways lift with your legs NOT YOUR
BACK!!!If possible, use a hand-truck or moving
aid to transport technical equipmentTry and move equipment in original
casing to minimize strain caused by odd dimensions
When possible, recruit a lifting buddy!!!
FIRESFIRESHave fire extinguishers easily
available at all timesMake sure that they are clearly
marked!!!Are they up-to-date?
Camera/Tripod SafetyCamera/Tripod SafetyALWAYS carry the tripod by the
MIDDLE POSTNEVER force a lever or a plateStabilize legs/camera before
releasing camera and tripodLoosen locks before adjusting
Microphones/HeadphonesMicrophones/HeadphonesNEVER hold microphone by the
cableNEVER swing microphone by
cableNEVER let someone else hold the
micHeadphones can hang on the mic
mountWATCH OUT FOR CABLES!
PAY ATTENTION!!PAY ATTENTION!!With any piece of equipment you
operate, the key is to PAY ATTENTION◦Make sure tripod is set up before
releasing◦Hold on to microphone and
headphones◦WATCH YOUR STEP!!
How and To Whom Do you How and To Whom Do you Report an InjuryReport an InjuryTell your supervisor immediatelyLocal Emergency #’s (posted on
phone)Properly fill out company
Accident PaperworkRetain a copy of all forms