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Topic: Moving prints is killing my back
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Andy Muirhead
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From: Galashiels, Scotland
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-17-2002 08:13 PM
We are an independent 4 screen cinema. Generally we have to move prints about for maximum effect. Sometimes we show as much as 12 prints on our four screens. So naturally a lot of shifting is expected, although now it seems it's really taking it's toll on my back. Small films are ok but it's the big nine+ reelers that do it. Lifting is ok but carrying is the problem. If you imagine carrying a biggie like Harry Potter or Rings under one arm - you wouldn't even carry 9 reels in the cans at one time, with both hands.I have to find some solution to SAFELY move prints, i've had enough of this back pain, which can last a week from moving one print (damn that harry potter!). I'd be most interested to hear from other UK film-techers about their practices, especially health and safety aspects.
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John Pytlak
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From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
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posted 01-17-2002 10:25 PM
Whenever possible, made-up prints should have TWO people to move them between platters. Handling a full show alone puts awkward strains on the body (especially the lower back) because the load is so unbalanced. A three hour show weighs about 80 pounds (36 kilograms), well above the recommended individual repetitive lifting guidelines in most health and safety standards. As discussed in previous threads, moving a print alone also risks spilling the film on the floor --- like Russian Roulette, 5 times out of 6 you get away with it, but there's a "bloody" mess to clean off the floor the sixth time. http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshDoc/Fact_data/FSNO93-09.html http://www.sentry.com/Back_Injuries.html http://www.ci.mil.wi.us/citygov/health/sboh/back_injuries.htm ------------------ John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7525A Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA Tel: 716-477-5325 Cell: 716-781-4036 Fax: 716-722-7243 E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/motion
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Paul G. Thompson
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From: Mount Vernon WA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-17-2002 10:49 PM
Thanks for the re-enforcement, John. I had that just in mind when I answered the post. I think 80 Pounds extended lifting is equivilant to almost a ton of pressure on some of the lower back discs. That's what the doctor told me, anyway. Of course, that depends on how far the 80- pounds is from the body.All I can say is it will mess a person up very badly! I would recommend you look at John's links above. It could serve as a "wake up" call. Paul
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Ken Lackner
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posted 01-18-2002 11:00 PM
Quote: "Do it any other way in my booth and you're toast."Damn I wish I could say that about a lot of things in "my" booth. But that's another whole rant.... ------------------ This one time, at Projection Camp, I stuck a xenon bulb....
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Andy Muirhead
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From: Galashiels, Scotland
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posted 01-20-2002 08:29 PM
Thanks for all your help.I have now been released from moving prints, until further notice. One thing i must say is, i brought this to the attention of my Film-Tech bud's at the same time i brought the problem to my employer's, who have been excellent in their response, which was to withdraw me immediately from any lifting and carrying duties. We are now in the R&D process of developing a 'clamp' which will enable two persons to safely carry a film of up to 3 hours, safely, securely and speedily!
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