Safety Tutorial for Video Production Safety Tutorial for Video Production Mr. Doug Pritts Clarkstown South High School

Training Tasks For Video Production Learn Proper Ergonomic Conditions ◦ Workstation Safety  Posture  Lighting ◦ Air Quality and Temperature Control Review Electrical Safety in the Workplace BURNS & Equipment Temperature

Pretest 1.T/FSerious 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 outlet 5.T/FIt is okay to eat and/or drink around technical equipment

Pretest Answers 1.FALSE – of course they do! 2.TRUE – temps can soar to over 100 degrees 3.TRUE – to dim/bright can cause vision impairments 4.FALSE – too many can cause shorts and/or fires 5.FALSE – spills/food can lead to fires

Appropriate Clothes “NO-NO’s” Very loose clothing that can catch on equipment Open-toed shoes Clothes with hoods or front pouches Pockets that don’t zip up Tank-tops and clothes that expose a lot of skin

Appropriate Clothes “OK’s” Jeans Sneakers, Workboots T-Shirt (long-sleeved or traditional) ◦ EXCEPT WHEN YOU ARE ON CAMERA Colors that blend in and don’t distract Clothes with zippered pockets

Safety Equipment (will vary with each workplace) Surge protectors Ergonomic chairs Wrist pads A/C or oscillating fan (temp control) Proper lighting (flashlights, desk lights, etc) ◦ Monitor brighteners/magnifiers Fire Alarms and Extinguishers

Tools Work Gloves ◦ Aids in burn prevention ◦ Prevents scrapes and scratches Simple Tool Kit ◦ Allows for minor Preventative Maintenance Surge Protectors

Equipment/Machinery ALWAYS BE AWARE OF EQUIPMENT SAFETY HAZARDS – EACH WORKPLACE WILL DIFFER!!! Keyboards, Monitors, Hard Drives Faxes, Sound Boards, Printers, Telephones Oscillating Fan for temp control

Electrical Plugging 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 handy Do not allow beverages near equipment Keep electrical equipment away from open windows

Floors, Doors, and Exits Keep floors free of debris Tie-wrap all electrical wires or use Wire Tubes to minimize tripping risk Clearly mark all exits Keep doorway clear of equipment

Chemical Hazards Store 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 - Lifting Stretch before attempting lifts Always lift with your legs NOT YOUR BACK!!! If possible, use a hand-truck or moving aid to transport technical equipment Try and move equipment in original casing to minimize strain caused by odd dimensions When possible, recruit a lifting buddy!!!

FIRES Have fire extinguishers easily available at all times Make sure that they are clearly marked!!! Are they up-to-date?

Camera/Tripod Safety ALWAYS carry the tripod by the MIDDLE POST NEVER force a lever or a plate Stabilize legs/camera before releasing camera and tripod Loosen locks before adjusting

Microphones/Headphones NEVER hold microphone by the cable NEVER swing microphone by cable NEVER let someone else hold the mic Headphones can hang on the mic mount WATCH OUT FOR CABLES!

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 Report an Injury Tell your supervisor immediately Local Emergency #’s (posted on phone) Properly fill out company Accident Paperwork Retain a copy of all forms