I am posting this for two reasons...1. Some of you may need to do this at some point, and it's not easy to come up with blanket terms on-the-spot. You may find it to be a great help if you are able to find some suggestions here.
2. I wonder if you would add your own concerns here...or help with re-wording some of these.
First, some background info...
I have a service agreement with a chain of theatres that calls for regular upkeep of the equipment.
Lately, they have taken to hiring/promoting projectionists without proper training. I see some horrible things getting ready to happen...
* I came across a xenon lamp burning while the projector was idle. Film was threaded.
* A film trap was stuck in the open position. As I was replacing the spring, the new operator said that the last one had told her to "just hit it a few times with a screwdriver."
* A new print had to be broken down and rebuilt because every splice was causing loops to be lost...sprocket holes were not punched through.
* Lots of trailers with bad splices.
* A manager changed a xenon lamp without ANY safety gear...using a unit that had been set aside as "questionable" due to the fact that the packaging showed signs of mishandling and water damage.
I have offered to carry out booth training, but my course takes about four weeks to complete. The problem is that this is a remote location...they aren't willing to cover the cost of hotel accommodations for extended periods.
Also...I don't believe in conducting these sessions for only one candidate...and I think they're pretty much sold on promoting only one person at this particular site.
Which brings me to the point...finally!
I have found it necessary to fashion a "misuse of equipment" statement which says that any equipment failures that arise out of misuse of equipment will be billed on a case-by-case basis.
"Misuse" requires definition...here is what I have (so far):
* Use of booth equipment by untrained or uncertified personnel. (Note: Casual, "on-the-job training" conducted by other employees/managers is not recognized.)
* Use of a procedure by any person who is not authorized to carry out the procedure. (Note: For the purposes of the service agreement, <name of electrician/installer> and myself are the only persons authorized to service the booth equipment.)
* Use of any unauthorized procedure.
* Use of unauthorized tools, including (but not limited to): solvents, oils and lubricants.
* Unauthorized use, handling, repair or maintenance of equipment.
* Unauthorized installation of equipment, components or parts (including screws and other fasteners).
* Failure to operate equipment in accordance with procedures and practices as taught during the certification program.
* Failure to clean the equipment at least once per day. (Note: Operators are trained in an acceptable cleaning method during the official training period.)
* Failure to report equipment irregularities in a timely manner.
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And, hey! Let's be careful out there.
~Manny.