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The Download Nobody Installs Until It's Too Late: First Aid for Gaming and Studio Crews | Invision Game
This article emphasizes the critical importance of first aid training and preparedness within gaming communities, esports events, and game development studios. It highlights common health risks in these environments, such as dehydration, fainting, and cardiac arrest, and outlines the basic steps for responding to emergencies: Check, Call, CPR, and AED. The piece advocates for designating trained individuals within gaming groups, akin to a raid party composition, and details workplace requirements for first aid certification in Ontario.
Amazon's Sophie Turner-led Tomb Raider series broke UK safety laws during production
The production of Amazon MGM's Tomb Raider TV series has been found to have breached UK safety laws at Shinfield Studios. The Health and Safety Executive issued an improvement notice due to improper crew protection when handling isocyanate paints, a known asthma trigger. This incident follows a previous production pause caused by an injury to star Sophie Turner.
Former Pokémon Exec Accused of Hiding Video Cameras in Office Bathroom to Record Women and Girls
The former director of engineering at The Pokémon Company's Bellevue, Washington headquarters is facing a class-action lawsuit. This follows the discovery of a hidden camera found in one of the company's office bathrooms, which was allegedly used to record women and girls.