www.nabanet.com eng/sng s afety a practical approach
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Training OutlineTraining Outline Introduction and general information
Responsibilities
Vehicle and Driver safety
Mast Safety
Additional hazards
Additional training considerations
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IntroductionIntroduction 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
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Economic ImpactEconomic 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
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Regulatory ConditionsRegulatory 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
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Employer ResponsibilitiesEmployer Responsibilities Protect employees, property and stakeholder interests
It’s the right thing to do
Minimize financial risks
Establish and maintain regulatory compliance
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Management Management ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
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
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Employee ResponsibilitiesEmployee 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
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Pre-operationPre-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
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Pre-operationPre-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
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DrivingDriving 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
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Parking HazardsParking 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)
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Pre-shot SetupPre-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
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Electrical TerminologyElectrical 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.
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Factors of Shock SeverityFactors 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
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Distance SimplifiedDistance Simplified
Line to Residences 10 ft minimum
Power Poles 15 ft minimum
High Lines & Towers 100 ft minimum
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Raising the MastRaising 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!
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Post Shot BreakdownPost 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!
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WeatherWeather 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!
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Physical HazardsPhysical 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
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Additional Training Additional Training ConsiderationsConsiderations
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