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Safety Tutoial for Multi-Media Assistant. Judeth Napoli Clara Barton High School. Training Tasks for Multi-Media Assistants. Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
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Safety TutoialforMulti-Media Assistant Judeth Napoli Clara Barton High School
Training Tasks forMulti-Media Assistants • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type. • Use computer software to generate new images. • Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer. • Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer. • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed. • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design. • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites. • Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. • Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes.
Pre-TestTrue or False • Young workers (under age 18) are injured at a rate double that of adult workers (about twice as many injuries for every hundred hours worked.) • Every year about 70 teens die from work injuries in the United States. Another 70,000 get hurt badly enough that they go to a hospital emergency room. • It is the responsibility of the worker to report all possible hazards in the workplace. • MSD sheets are required for all chemicals, paints, solvents and other hazardous materials. • Every employee is responsible for keeping the workplace safe and clean.
Appropriate Clothes • All workers should dress in cloths as dictated by the employer: business casual or very casual or professional. • Employers can require uniforms. • Clothes should not have loose ends; such as untucked shirts, flapping ties, loose scarves, ribbons, belts or hanging pants. • Jewelry should not dangle or be loose – be careful with necklaces. • Hair should be clean and tied back if around machinery. • Check with the employer if there is a dress code.
Tools • Use virus protection at all times on your PC. • Keep work area neat and clean. Do not eat at your desk; you do not want to get crumbs and/or spills on your PC. • Do not leave items on the floor – disks, books, materials, etc. • No running with scissors • Leave trimming board blade down. • Use goggles when working with spray paint. • Wash brushes correctly.
Equipment/Machinery • Turn off all PC’s, cameras, and other equipment that you use. • Do not stack anything on top of vents of equipment. • Do not try to fix any equipment with moving parts. • Notify someone and fill out the appropriate paperwork if equipment does not work.
Electrical • Make sure all cords are not in walkways. • Do not overload plugs or power strips. • Always plug into a surge protected outlet. • Do not remove the back of any electrical equipment or try to repair on your own. • Report any problems; i.e. the smell of smoke or seeing sparks. • Do not have liquids near PC’s or any other electrical equipment.
Floors, Doors, Exits • Know where the exits are located. • Know the floor you are located. • Know where the staircases are located. • Know where the fire exits are located. • Know where the fire alarm boxes are located and how to operate them. • Know where the fire extinguishers are and how to operate them. • Know what extinguishers to use on particular types of fires.
Chemical Hazards • Be knowledgeable of the chemical compositions that you are using. • Locate the MSD sheets on compounds that you are not familiar with. • Make sure there is proper ventilation when using glues, paints, adhesives and other chemicals. • Make sure rooms with copiers and other equipment are ventilated. • Close all containers and secure lids tightly.
Ergonomic Hazards • A well-designed and appropriately adjusted desk will provide adequate clearance for your legs; allow proper placement of computer components and accessories; and, minimize awkward postures and exertions. • Desk surfaces that are too high or too low may lead to awkward postures, such as extended arms to reach the keyboard, and raised shoulders. • Inadequate clearance under the work surface may result in discomfort and performance inefficiencies. • The telephone should be used with your head upright (not bent) and your shoulders relaxed (not elevated) if you do computer tasks at the same time.
Ergonomic Hazards • Workstation and equipment have sufficient adjustability so you are in a safe working posture and can make occasional changes in posture while performing computer tasks. • Computer tasks are organized in a way that allows you to vary tasks with other work activities; or take small breaks or pauses while at the workstation. • Computer workstation, components and accessories are maintained in serviceable condition and functioning properly.
Infectious diseases • If you are sick, do not go into work. • Cover your mouth when you sneeze and cough. • Throw away used tissues; do not put them on your desk. • Wash your hands often. • Do not chew on utensils, pens or tools.
Bomb Scares • If there is a bomb threat in the building: Leave the Building • Locate your fellow employees outside. • Have a designated meeting area. • Report to the fire department or police if you think someone may still be inside. • Do not go back until you are told to do so.
HOW and to WHOM do you Report an Injury? • Check the employee handbook that will tell you who and how to report injuries. • If you are unclear, ask your boss. • If you are injured on the job, it is your duty to report it. • If you don’t report injuries, you may not get the insurance coverage you need. • Report any hazards before someone else gets hurt.
POST TESTTrue or False • The employer may require a uniform • Everything should be plugged into a surge protector power strip. • It is better to leave equipment on since it needs to warm up. • It is not your responsibility to report a tear in the carpet, even though you tripped on it. • Sitting all day on the computer is very productive.
POST TESTcontinued • Any fire extinguisher can be used on any fire. • If there is a bomb threat, do not wait to see if anyone else leaves the building. • It is OK to leave a cup of coffee with no lid on your desk. • It is the responsibility of the last person who uses the tools to clean them. • It is OK to turn off fans and ventilating systems when you are cold.
Safety WEB Resources • NYS Safety – www.nycosh.org • OSHA – www.osha-slc.gov • OSHA – TEEN SAFETY PAGE www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers • http://www.khake.com/page27.html • http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/print/html
Answer sheet • Pre-Test questions are all TRUE • Post test: • True • True • False • False • False • False • True • False • False • False