Safety Tutoial for Multi-Media Assistant Judeth Napoli Clara Barton High School

Training Tasks for Multi-Media Assistants Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type. Use computer software to generate new images. Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer. Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer. Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed. Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design. Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites. Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes.

Pre-Test True or False Young workers (under age 18) are injured at a rate double that of adult workers (about twice as many injuries for every hundred hours worked.) Every year about 70 teens die from work injuries in the United States. Another 70,000 get hurt badly enough that they go to a hospital emergency room. It is the responsibility of the worker to report all possible hazards in the workplace. MSD sheets are required for all chemicals, paints, solvents and other hazardous materials. Every employee is responsible for keeping the workplace safe and clean.

Appropriate Clothes All workers should dress in cloths as dictated by the employer: business casual or very casual or professional. Employers can require uniforms. Clothes should not have loose ends; such as untucked shirts, flapping ties, loose scarves, ribbons, belts or hanging pants. Jewelry should not dangle or be loose – be careful with necklaces. Hair should be clean and tied back if around machinery. Check with the employer if there is a dress code.

Tools Use virus protection at all times on your PC. Keep work area neat and clean. Do not eat at your desk; you do not want to get crumbs and/or spills on your PC. Do not leave items on the floor – disks, books, materials, etc. No running with scissors Leave trimming board blade down. Use goggles when working with spray paint. paint. Wash brushes correctly.

Equipment/Machinery Turn off all PC’s, cameras, and other equipment that you use. Do not stack anything on top of vents of equipment. Do not try to fix any equipment with moving parts. Notify someone and fill out the appropriate paperwork if equipment does not work.

Electrical Make sure all cords are not in walkways. Do not overload plugs or power strips. Always plug into a surge protected outlet. Do not remove the back of any electrical equipment or try to repair on your own. Report any problems; i.e. the smell of smoke or seeing sparks. Do not have liquids near PC’s or any other electrical equipment.

Floors, Doors, Exits Know where the exits are located. Know the floor you are located. Know where the staircases are located. Know where the fire exits are located. Know where the fire alarm boxes are located and how to operate them. Know where the fire extinguishers are and how to operate them. Know what extinguishers to use on particular types of fires.

Chemical Hazards Be knowledgeable of the chemical compositions that you are using. Locate the MSD sheets on compounds that you are not familiar with. Make sure there is proper ventilation when using glues, paints, adhesives and other chemicals. Make sure rooms with copiers and other equipment are ventilated. Close all containers and secure lids tightly.

Ergonomic Hazards A well-designed and appropriately adjusted desk will provide adequate clearance for your legs; allow proper placement of computer components and accessories; and, minimize awkward postures and exertions. Desk surfaces that are too high or too low may lead to awkward postures, such as extended arms to reach the keyboard, and raised shoulders. Inadequate clearance under the work surface may result in discomfort and performance inefficiencies. The telephone should be used with your head upright (not bent) and your shoulders relaxed (not elevated) if you do computer tasks at the same time.

Ergonomic Hazards Workstation and equipment have sufficient adjustability so you are in a safe working posture and can make occasional changes in posture while performing computer tasks. Computer tasks are organized in a way that allows you to vary tasks with other work activities; or take small breaks or pauses while at the workstation. Computer workstation, components and accessories are maintained in serviceable condition and functioning properly.

Infectious diseases If you are sick, do not go into work. Cover your mouth when you sneeze and cough. Throw away used tissues; do not put them on your desk. Wash your hands often. Do not chew on utensils, pens or tools.

Bomb Scares If there is a bomb threat in the building: Leave the Building Locate your fellow employees outside. Have a designated meeting area. Report to the fire department or police if you think someone may still be inside. Do not go back until you are told to do so.

HOW and to WHOM do you Report an Injury? Check the employee handbook that will tell you who and how to report injuries. If you are unclear, ask your boss. If you are injured on the job, it is your duty to report it. If you don’t report injuries, you may not get the insurance coverage you need. Report any hazards before someone else gets hurt.

POST TEST True or False 1.The employer may require a uniform 2.Everything should be plugged into a surge protector power strip. 3.It is better to leave equipment on since it needs to warm up. 4.It is not your responsibility to report a tear in the carpet, even though you tripped on it. 5.Sitting all day on the computer is very productive.

POST TEST continued Any fire extinguisher can be used on any fire. If there is a bomb threat, do not wait to see if anyone else leaves the building. It is OK to leave a cup of coffee with no lid on your desk. It is the responsibility of the last person who uses the tools to clean them. It is OK to turn off fans and ventilating systems when you are cold.

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Answer sheet Pre-Test questions are all TRUE Post test: 1.True 2.True 3.False 4.False 5.False 6.False 7.True 8.False 9.False 10.False