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

©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial Education 1

Media Technology

Safety for Media Technology

©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial Education Media Technology: Safety in the Media Technology Lab 2

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.


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


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


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.


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”


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


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


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


Protecting Your Hearing If you must shout to be heard from three feet away,

the noise is too loud; hearing protection should be used

DecibelsOver 115 decibels -- unsafe

Indications of hearing damageRinging in the earsMuffled hearingTalking too loud

Hearing damage is permanent


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


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


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


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


In Case Of An Accident

Immediately report accidents to the teacher The school nurse should treat injuries


Human Error

The one element common to most accidents Not applying common sense is the cause of

most accidents!


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

Documents

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