2. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial Education1 Media Technology Safety for Media Technology

3. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab2 Unit Objective Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, skills and rules related to health and safety in the media technology field.

4. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab3 Specific Objectives Define terms associated with lab safety Describe the purpose of safety rules Describe and demonstrate appropriate behavior and conduct in the media technology area Identify safe practices when working with electricity Describe appropriate posture for working at editing and computer work stations

5. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab4 Specific Objectives Demonstrate the correct way to lift and carry Identify various types of fires and the proper fire extinguisher to use Identify the proper procedure to follow in case of an accident, fire, or emergency evacuation or drill Identify appropriate/inappropriate lab behaviors

6. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab5 Safety Should be understood and practiced by everyone. Should follow workplace standards. Assures safe and healthy working conditions. Protects people (you and others) from injury.

7. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab6 OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration “ Assure as far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources ”

8. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab7 Conduct Definition: Correct behavior in the appropriate place and time Varies by place and event Know the safety rules for the class Disruptive behavior should not be tolerated Unsafe actions including throwing objects and running will not be tolerated Report unsafe conditions

9. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab8 Personal Attire Should be appropriate for the job you are doing Wear shoes that enclose the foot Avoid sandals and slip on shoes when operating equipment that moves or rolls Wear low or medium heels, wear slip resistant shoes Pants should not be long enough to cause tripping Gloves should be worn for hot, rough, sharp objects

10. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab9 Using Electricity Do not use equipment with damaged cords Equipment should be grounded Use heavy-duty extension cords Never use electrical equipment on a wet surface Keep equipment dry Do not touch electrical switches or equipment with wet hands Do not over-load electrical circuits

11. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab10 Protecting Your Hearing If you must shout to be heard from three feet away, the noise is too loud; hearing protection should be used Decibels Over 115 decibels -- unsafe Indications of hearing damage Ringing in the ears Muffled hearing Talking too loud Hearing damage is permanent

12. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab11 Workstations Keyboard and work surfaces - arms should form a 90-degree angle Top of the monitor - no higher than eye level Chairs - comfortable backrest, your feet should be flat on the floor Chairs or stools should never be leaned or tilted back

13. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab12 Lifting And Carrying Size up the load Lift using your leg muscles – not your back (don’t bend over) Think before you lift Obtain help Balance the load Carry less, more times- make several trips

14. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab13 Maintenance Clean your work area before the end of the period Store equipment and materials in approved locations Floors must be free of objects that might cause falls

15. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab14 Fire Safety Type A fires - combustible materials, paper, cloth, wood Type B fires – flammable liquids, solvents, oil Type C fires – electrical equipment or electrical wires Using the wrong type of extinguisher on the wrong type of fire can be dangerous PASS method Pull the pin, Aim low, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side

16. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab15 In Case Of An Accident Immediately report accidents to the teacher The school nurse should treat injuries

17. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab16 Human Error The one element common to most accidents Not applying common sense is the cause of most accidents!

18. ©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial EducationMedia Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab17 Where to Get More Information Operation/instruction and manuals for equipment used in the individual lab. Most have a section on safety at the beginning that covers general information