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Multi-Media AssistantMulti-Media Assistant

Judeth NapoliJudeth Napoli

Clara Barton High SchoolClara Barton High School

Training Tasks forTraining Tasks forMulti-Media AssistantsMulti-Media Assistants

Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.layout principles and esthetic design concepts.Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.style and size of type.Use computer software to generate new images.Use computer software to generate new images.Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.computer.Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.Internet websites.Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.supervisor.Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes.clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes.

Pre-TestPre-TestTrue or FalseTrue or False

Young workers (under age 18) are injured at a rate Young workers (under age 18) are injured at a rate double that of adult workers (about twice as many double that of adult workers (about twice as many injuries for every hundred hours worked.)injuries for every hundred hours worked.)Every year about 70 teens die from work injuries in the Every year about 70 teens die from work injuries in the United States. Another 70,000 get hurt badly enough United States. Another 70,000 get hurt badly enough that they go to a hospital emergency room.that they go to a hospital emergency room.It is the responsibility of the worker to report all possible It is the responsibility of the worker to report all possible hazards in the workplace.hazards in the workplace.MSD sheets are required for all chemicals, paints, MSD sheets are required for all chemicals, paints, solvents and other hazardous materials.solvents and other hazardous materials.Every employee is responsible for keeping the workplace Every employee is responsible for keeping the workplace safe and clean.safe and clean.

Appropriate ClothesAppropriate Clothes

All workers should dress in cloths as dictated by the All workers should dress in cloths as dictated by the employer: business casual or very casual or employer: business casual or very casual or professional.professional.Employers can require uniforms.Employers can require uniforms.Clothes should not have loose ends; such as untucked Clothes should not have loose ends; such as untucked shirts, flapping ties, loose scarves, ribbons, belts or shirts, flapping ties, loose scarves, ribbons, belts or hanging pants.hanging pants.Jewelry should not dangle or be loose – be careful with Jewelry should not dangle or be loose – be careful with necklaces.necklaces.Hair should be clean and tied back if around machinery.Hair should be clean and tied back if around machinery.Check with the employer if there is a dress code.Check with the employer if there is a dress code.

ToolsTools

Use virus protection at all times on your PC.Use virus protection at all times on your PC.Keep work area neat and clean. Do not eat at Keep work area neat and clean. Do not eat at your desk; you do not want to get crumbs and/or your desk; you do not want to get crumbs and/or spills on your PC.spills on your PC.Do not leave items on the floor – disks, books, Do not leave items on the floor – disks, books, materials, etc.materials, etc.No running with scissorsNo running with scissorsLeave trimming board blade down.Leave trimming board blade down.Use goggles when working with sprayUse goggles when working with spray paint.paint.Wash brushes correctly.Wash brushes correctly.

Equipment/MachineryEquipment/Machinery

Turn off all PC’s, cameras, and other Turn off all PC’s, cameras, and other equipment that you use.equipment that you use.Do not stack anything on top of vents of Do not stack anything on top of vents of equipment.equipment.Do not try to fix any equipment with Do not try to fix any equipment with moving parts.moving parts.Notify someone and fill out theNotify someone and fill out the

appropriate paperwork if appropriate paperwork if equipment does not work.equipment does not work.

ElectricalElectrical

Make sure all cords are not in walkways.Make sure all cords are not in walkways.Do not overload plugs or power strips.Do not overload plugs or power strips.Always plug into a surge protected outlet.Always plug into a surge protected outlet.Do not remove the back of any electrical Do not remove the back of any electrical equipment or try to repair on your own.equipment or try to repair on your own.Report any problems; i.e. the smell of Report any problems; i.e. the smell of smoke or seeing sparks.smoke or seeing sparks.Do not have liquids near PC’s or any other Do not have liquids near PC’s or any other electrical equipment.electrical equipment.

Floors, Doors, ExitsFloors, Doors, Exits

Know where the exits are located.Know where the exits are located.Know the floor you are located.Know the floor you are located.Know where the staircases are located.Know where the staircases are located.Know where the fire exits are located.Know where the fire exits are located.Know where the fire alarm boxes are located Know where the fire alarm boxes are located and how to operate them.and how to operate them.Know where the fire extinguishers are and how Know where the fire extinguishers are and how to operate them.to operate them.Know what extinguishers to use on particular Know what extinguishers to use on particular types of fires.types of fires.

Chemical HazardsChemical Hazards

Be knowledgeable of the chemical compositions Be knowledgeable of the chemical compositions that you are using.that you are using.

Locate the MSD sheets on compounds that you Locate the MSD sheets on compounds that you are not familiar with.are not familiar with.

Make sure there is proper ventilation when using Make sure there is proper ventilation when using glues, paints, adhesives and other chemicals.glues, paints, adhesives and other chemicals.

Make sure rooms with copiers and other Make sure rooms with copiers and other equipment are ventilated.equipment are ventilated.

Close all containers and secure lids tightly.Close all containers and secure lids tightly.

Ergonomic HazardsErgonomic Hazards

A well-designed and appropriately adjusted desk will A well-designed and appropriately adjusted desk will provide adequate clearance for your legs; allow proper provide adequate clearance for your legs; allow proper placement of computer components and accessories; placement of computer components and accessories; and, minimize awkward postures and exertions.and, minimize awkward postures and exertions.Desk surfaces that are too high or too low may lead to Desk surfaces that are too high or too low may lead to awkward postures, such as extended arms to reach the awkward postures, such as extended arms to reach the keyboard, and raised shoulders.keyboard, and raised shoulders.Inadequate clearance under the work surface may result Inadequate clearance under the work surface may result in discomfort and performance inefficiencies.in discomfort and performance inefficiencies.The telephone should be used with your head upright The telephone should be used with your head upright (not bent) and your shoulders relaxed (not elevated) if (not bent) and your shoulders relaxed (not elevated) if you do computer tasks at the same time.you do computer tasks at the same time.

Ergonomic HazardsErgonomic Hazards

Workstation and equipment have sufficient Workstation and equipment have sufficient adjustability so you are in a safe working posture adjustability so you are in a safe working posture and can make occasional changes in posture and can make occasional changes in posture while performing computer tasks.while performing computer tasks.Computer tasks are organized in a way that Computer tasks are organized in a way that allows you to vary tasks with other work allows you to vary tasks with other work activities; or take small breaks or pauses while activities; or take small breaks or pauses while at the workstation.at the workstation.Computer workstation, components and Computer workstation, components and accessories are maintained in serviceable accessories are maintained in serviceable condition and functioning properly.condition and functioning properly.

Infectious diseasesInfectious diseases

If you are sick, do not go into work.If you are sick, do not go into work.

Cover your mouth when you sneeze and Cover your mouth when you sneeze and cough.cough.

Throw away used tissues; do not put them Throw away used tissues; do not put them on your desk.on your desk.

Wash your hands often.Wash your hands often.

Do not chew on utensils, pens or tools.Do not chew on utensils, pens or tools.

Bomb ScaresBomb Scares

If there is a bomb threat in the building:If there is a bomb threat in the building:

Leave the BuildingLeave the BuildingLocate your fellow employees outside.Locate your fellow employees outside.

Have a designated meeting area.Have a designated meeting area.

Report to the fire department or police if Report to the fire department or police if you think someone may still be inside.you think someone may still be inside.

Do not go back until you are told to do so.Do not go back until you are told to do so.

HOW and to WHOM do you HOW and to WHOM do you Report an Injury?Report an Injury?

Check the employee handbook that will tell Check the employee handbook that will tell you who and how to report injuries.you who and how to report injuries.If you are unclear, ask your boss.If you are unclear, ask your boss.If you are injured on the job, it is your duty If you are injured on the job, it is your duty to report it.to report it.If you don’t report injuries, you may not get If you don’t report injuries, you may not get the insurance coverage you need.the insurance coverage you need.Report any hazards before someone else Report any hazards before someone else gets hurt.gets hurt.

POST TESTPOST TESTTrue or FalseTrue or False

1.1. The employer may require a uniformThe employer may require a uniform

2.2. Everything should be plugged into a surge Everything should be plugged into a surge protector power strip.protector power strip.

3.3. It is better to leave equipment on since it needs It is better to leave equipment on since it needs to warm up.to warm up.

4.4. It is not your responsibility to report a tear in the It is not your responsibility to report a tear in the carpet, even though you tripped on it.carpet, even though you tripped on it.

5.5. Sitting all day on the computer is very Sitting all day on the computer is very productive.productive.

POST TESTPOST TESTcontinuedcontinued

Any fire extinguisher can be used on any fire.Any fire extinguisher can be used on any fire.

If there is a bomb threat, do not wait to see if If there is a bomb threat, do not wait to see if anyone else leaves the building.anyone else leaves the building.

It is OK to leave a cup of coffee with no lid on It is OK to leave a cup of coffee with no lid on your desk.your desk.

It is the responsibility of the last person who It is the responsibility of the last person who uses the tools to clean them.uses the tools to clean them.

It is OK to turn off fans and ventilating systems It is OK to turn off fans and ventilating systems when you are cold.when you are cold.

Safety WEB ResourcesSafety WEB Resources

NYS Safety – NYS Safety – www.nycosh.orgwww.nycosh.org

OSHA – OSHA – www.osha-slc.govwww.osha-slc.gov

OSHA – TEEN SAFETY PAGEOSHA – TEEN SAFETY PAGE

www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkerswww.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers

http://www.khake.com/page27.htmlhttp://www.khake.com/page27.html

http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/print/htmlprint/html

Answer sheetAnswer sheet

Pre-Test questions are all TRUEPre-Test questions are all TRUEPost test:Post test:

1.1. TrueTrue2.2. TrueTrue3.3. FalseFalse4.4. FalseFalse5.5. FalseFalse6.6. FalseFalse7.7. TrueTrue8.8. FalseFalse9.9. FalseFalse10.10. FalseFalse