Lighting: Safe Working Procedure

Safe Working Procedure: Step-by-Step

Read the Introduction to Lighting safety and follow this procedure for the safe use of location lights.

Set up the light stands with the legs as wide as possible for maximum stability.
Place a sand bag on one or more legs for added stability and safety.
Check each light for defects and check it has a current Curtin safety tag.
Attach the light to the stand, open barn doors, and check the internal safety mesh is fitted.
Check the light is not upside down, as it can pivot on its bracket.
Check the light and barn doors are securely fitted with no risk of falling.
Check the power cable is secure and not touching the light, it may be damaged by heat.
Check the light is safe distance from flammable objects such as ceiling, curtains or wall paper. As a general guide allow 1 meter above the light and 2 meters in front.
Check the supplied Portable Power Block has a current Curtin safety tag.
Plug the Portable Power Block directly into a wall socket.
Check the test function of the Portable Power Block and reset the circuit breaker.
Untangle extension cables and check for current Curtin safety tag, lay the cable on floor from portable power block to light stand, leave excess cable under base of light stand.
Check cables for tripping risk and secure with tape or cable covers where required.
Avoid cables in walkways or in the way of opening doors.
Connect each extension cord to the Portable Power Block and to its light.
Check for correct set up before switching on power at the Portable Power Block.
Switch on the power for each light and observe its correct function.

If the Portable Power Block shuts down by its RCD cut out, this is a sign of a detected electrical fault, ask for technical support to identify the fault before using the equipment.
Do not use the light if you suspect there is a fault, remove the light from service and identify it as faulty and return it to the store for repair.

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