Safety Tutorial for Video Production

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Safety Tutorialfor Video Production

• Mr. Doug Pritts
• Clarkstown South High School

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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

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Pretest

• 1. 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 outlet
• 5. T/F It is okay to eat and/or drink around
  technical equipment

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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

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Appropriate ClothesNO-NOs

• Very loose clothing that can catch on equipment
• Open-toed shoes
• Clothes with hoods or front pouches
• Pockets that dont zip up
• Tank-tops and clothes that expose a lot of skin

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Appropriate ClothesOKs

• Jeans
• Sneakers, Workboots
• T-Shirt (long-sleeved or traditional)
• EXCEPT WHEN YOU ARE ON CAMERA
• Colors that blend in and dont distract
• Clothes with zippered pockets

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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

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Tools

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

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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

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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

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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

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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!)

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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!!!

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FIRES

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

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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

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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!

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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!!

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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