AVTF SAFETY RULES
1. Horseplay is not allowed in the classroom/studio.
2. Do not run with the equipment.
3. Wear clothing that is appropriate for the job. Wear shoes that enclose the foot. Avoid sandals and slip on
shoes when operating equipment that moves or rolls like studio cameras.
4. No food or beverages should be around any piece of equipment. Keep drinks, food, chewing gum and other
items that may damage the equipment away from the equipment and out of the equipment rooms. Liquids may
short out the equipment and cause an electrical fire.
5. Only operate the equipment in dry surroundings. Do not operate or plug in any electrical equipment while
you are on a wet surface. Keep the equipment dry. Do not operate the cameras in the rain.
6. Make sure the power switch on the equipment is in the off position before you plug it in or unplug it.
7. Do not touch the electrical switches or the equipment with wet hands.
8. Be sure the electrical cords are in good condition. Do not plug in or operate any piece of equipment that has a
damaged cord or exposed electrical wire. Report a damaged cord to the teacher.
9. All electrical equipment should be grounded. Be sure that all of the prongs are secure on electrical plugs.
10. Be sure the vents and openings on any piece of equipment are uncovered and not blocked in any way. The
vents and slots in the cabinet are necessary for ventilation and protect the equipment from overheating.
11. To protect the camcorder or camera from overheating, do not put the camcorder or camera in the case while
it is on.
12. Do not insert your hands or other objects into the openings or vents in any piece of equipment; you could
shock yourself, short out the equipment, or damage parts.
13. Only qualified technicians should service the equipment. Do not attempt to repair the equipment or remove
the outer covering.
14. Keep audio at a safe listening level. The audio is too loud if you have to shout so someone five feet away
from you can hear you speak. Turn the volume down.
15. Always sit in a chair properly. Do not sit on top of tables or on the back of a chair.
16. When lifting a load, lift using the muscles in your legs not your back.
17. In case of fire, notify the teacher immediately. If you are using a fire extinguisher, aim it at the base of the
fire from about 8-feet away. Avoid inhalation of the fumes.
18. When moving from one location to another on a shoot always take the camera off of the tripod and collapse
the tripod.
19. Always use a proper camera bag to transport a video camera so the camera will be protected. 20. Wrapping
cables and electrical cords too tightly may cause them to not work properly.
21. Never toss equipment (cameras, batteries, mics, etc.) no matter how close the person may be.
22. Immediately report all accidents, no matter how minor, to the teacher.
23. Always tape cords down when they cross a path that people use.
24. When using a light stand, be sure to have the light positioned over a leg to prevent it from tipping over.
Place weights on the same leg to prevent it from tipping back.
25. In a studio or semi-permanent set, keep a wooden (non-conductive) handle, stick to use if you need to move
an electrical cable.
