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A Practical Approach

A Practical Approach. ENG/SNG Safety. Training Outline. Introduction and general information Responsibilities Vehicle and Driver safety Mast Safety Additional hazards Additional training considerations. Introduction. Why ENG/SNG Safety? Over 70 mast-related accidents since 1985

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A Practical Approach

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  1. A Practical Approach ENG/SNG Safety

  2. Training Outline Introduction and general information Responsibilities Vehicle and Driver safety Mast Safety Additional hazards Additional training considerations

  3. Introduction • Why ENG/SNG Safety? • Over 70 mast-related accidents since 1985 • 1985 - Fatality - Bob Tierney, Bakersfield, CA. • 1994 - Fatality - "Al" Battle - Alexandria, VA. • 1995 - Fatality - WBGG-FM technician Spencer Johnson • 1997 - Fatality - Andrew Austin - Greenville, MS. • 1999 - Fatality - Michelle Lima, KSAT, San Antonio, TX • 2003- Fatality - CHIN Radio van driver • 2004 - Fatality - KBTX-TV Photojournalist Matt Moore • 2004 - Fatality -KETV photographer Jeff Frolio

  4. Economic Impact If your organization is responsible for an accident, it will be responsible for all damages to its own equipment and employees and: • All damages to property of the public utility • All reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the public utility as a result of the contact • The costs and expenses incurred by the public utility as a result of the contact for damages to third persons

  5. Regulatory Conditions • General Duty Clause (29 CFR 1910.21) • Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (29 CFR 1910.269) • Working Distances • Step and Touch Potential • Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms(29 CFR 1910.67) • Various state programs: • Cal/OSHA 8 CCR §2980 – §2983 • Cal/OSHA 8 CCR §2946

  6. Responsibilities ENG/SNG Safety

  7. Employer Responsibilities Protect employees, property and stakeholder interests It’s the right thing to do Minimize financial risks Establish and maintain regulatory compliance

  8. Management Responsibilities Lead by example Foster culture change Ensure employees are trained and retrained Budget for equipment and protection needs Require compliance with established ENG/SNG safety policies Report all incidents to senior management Reward/recognize compliance Enforce policy

  9. Employee Responsibilities Know your responsibilities! Know your assignment at the location! Attend training Participate in the accident prevention process Provide feedback for program effectiveness Report safety-related concerns/incidents to supervisors Use all equipment responsibly

  10. ENG/SNG Safety Vehicle and Driver Safety

  11. Pre-operation Generator checks (startup, oil, exhaust, fuel) Engine checks (tires, oil, fuel, other fluids) Vehicle checks (body, frame, mirrors, etc.) Antenna checks (damage, connections, etc.) Communication (radio, cell phones) AV Equipment Vehicle lighting and warning systems

  12. Pre-operation • Check cabling and lines • Cable crossovers (Yellowjackets) • Lots of duct tape, but not for repairs • Emergency supplies • Fire Extinguisher • First Aid Kit • CO alarms • Proximity sensors

  13. Driving Do not drive under the influence Vehicle center of gravity affects turning and cornering Vehicle weight affects stopping distance and control Roof equipment reduces overhead clearance Obey all traffic laws No tailgating

  14. Parking Hazards Watch for power lines SNG Park facing south and west Parking adjacent to utility (power) poles Uneven ground (use jacks or stabilizers, not the curb to level the vehicle) Heavy vehicle traffic, blind spots, or on corners Trees or other things that may block mast Nighttime(always use additional lighting)

  15. ENG/SNG Safety Mast Safety

  16. Pre-shot Setup Hold a safety meeting! Arrive early to review equipment and setup Review story and equipment needs first Conduct a complete walk-around of the vehicle The driver should “Look up and Live!” The cameraman should “Look up and Live!” The reporter/talent should “Look up and Live!” Understand the hazards of electricity

  17. Electrical Terminology • Ampere (amp):the unit used to measure current • Milliampere (milliamp or mA): 1/1,000 of an ampere • Shocking current: electrical current that passes through a part of the body • You will be hurt more if you can't let go of equipment giving a shock • The longer the shock, the greater the injury.

  18. Physical Effects of Electricity

  19. Factors of Shock Severity • Three primary factors affecting severity: • Amount of current flowing through the body (measured in amperes) • Path of the current through the body • Length of time the body is in the circuit • Other factors: • The voltage of the current • The presence of moisture in the environment • The phase of the heart cycle when the shock occurs • The general health of the person prior to the shock

  20. Power Line Clearances

  21. Distance Simplified Look up and live! Line to Residences 10 ft minimum Power Poles 15 ft minimum High Lines & Towers 100 ft minimum

  22. Raising the Mast • Is the vehicle level? • Install and use proximity detection! • Field detectors (D-TEC II™) • TAC Stick® • All crew out of vehicle • Look up and live! • Use a spotter! • If you can’t see it, don’t raise it! • Once raised, the vehicle stays!

  23. Post Shot Breakdown • Reverse order of equipment setup • Signal path • Audio • Video • All crew out of vehicle • Look up and live! • Conduct a complete walk-around of the vehicle • Do not leave until the mast is down and locked!

  24. ENG/SNG Safety Additional Hazards

  25. Weather • Lightning: always terminate signal and breakdown when lightning is in the area! • Heavy rains: watch for flooding • Fog: difficulty seeing during setup and breakdown • Snow and Ice: • The mast may freeze! • Remember the vehicle hazards increase with inclement weather! • Tornadoes: seek shelter immediately or drive perpendicular to it!

  26. Physical Hazards • Carbon monoxide from generator • Falls • Slips and trips • Climbing on the vehicle roof • Sprains and strains from equipment handling • Hazardous noise • Chemical or particulate hazards (fires, etc.) • Risk of violence at shoot location

  27. ENG/SNG Safety Additional Training Considerations

  28. Additional Training Considerations • Safety Videos • "Look Up and Live"- National Press Photographers Association • "Safety is Good News" - Salt River Project, Phoenix, AZ • "Suicide Missions - High Voltage" - The History Channel • Defensive driving • First Aid/CPR • Bloodborne pathogens • Fire extinguisher use • Fall protection • Hazard Communication • Hearing conservation • Respiratory protection • Emergency action planning

  29. Useful Links www.engsafety.com www.frontlinecomm.com www.mrcbroadcast.com www.nsystems.com www.nucomm.com www.shook-usa.com www.winemiller.com www.wolfcoach.com

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