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