How should you arrange cables on studio floors to avoid hazards?

• A. Leave cables loose in walkways.
• B. Coil cables under tables.
• C. Tape down cables, use cable ramps, and route cables away from walkways and equipment.
• D. Only secure some cables.

Answer: (C)

In studio safety, keeping cables secure and routed properly is about eliminating trip hazards and interference with equipment. The best approach is to tape down cables, use cable ramps where they cross floor transitions or pedestrian paths, and route cables away from walkways and from gear.

Taping cables down helps prevent people from catching a foot on a loose cord or the cord shifting as someone moves. Cable ramps protect and smooth over crossings and doorways, reducing the risk of trips and protecting the cable from wear. Routing cables away from foot traffic and from cameras, lights, and other equipment minimizes the chance of accidental yanks, tangles, or damage to gear.

Other options leave too much risk: leaving cables loose in walkways creates obvious trip hazards; coiling cables under tables hides them but can still be unsafe and doesn’t address cords that lie across usable space; securing only some cables leaves others exposed and vulnerable. The combined approach of taping, ramps, and thoughtful routing effectively keeps people safe and keeps the set organized.