| A | B |
|---|
| barn doors | detachable shades on some lighting equipment |
| bullying and harassment | everyone is entitled to work in an environment where they do not feel threatened; good working relationships must be promoted |
| china ball lighting | when using this type of lighting, make sure the light bulb doesn't touch the shades as it can cause a fire |
| electricity | can kill, cause fires, and explosions; never interfere with electrical systems or overload circuits; keep food and drink away from electrical equipment |
| epileptic seizures | can be triggered by strobe lights |
| grips | work and maintain cameras and mounts on a set; they must follow safety procedures |
| hazardous substances | always be careful when choosing your filming locations so as to avoid exposure to these |
| lifting equipment | avoid lifting heavy loads without appropriate lifting equipment; work in teams; break up large loads into smaller manageable loads; pregnant women and people with back injuries shouldn't lift heavy loads |
| noise | sounds and high decibels can cause damage to ears; in some cases protective equipment is necessary |
| PPE | Personal Protective Equipment |
| prevention... | ...is better than cure |
| Residual Current Devices (RCDs) | circuit breakers |
| risk assessment | checking something beforehand to make sure it is safe |
| scaffolding / working at heights | falls from height are the single most common cause of death at work; make sure scaffolding, ladders, and high places are properly secured |
| slips, trips, and falls | on a set or in studio, there are many cords and cables; safely route cables to prevent falls and care must be taken when moving through a set to prevent falls and damage to equipment |
| SWL | Standard Weight Limit |
| When things go wrong... | REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY!!! |
| working relationships | must be professional and appropriate at all times |
