A risk assessment is a document used during pre-production of any project in order for the crew to analyse any risks that may cause injury during production. Once these risks are found; methods of how to avoid them are then written down in order for the crew to be unharmed during production.
Not only do risks need to be identified; we also need to identify who may be at risk; what will be done to minimize the risk; and a record of your findings must be made.
Not only do risks need to be identified; we also need to identify who may be at risk; what will be done to minimize the risk; and a record of your findings must be made.
Health and Safety in Photography: Responsibilities
The photography industry is made up of many organizations who commonly employ one to four photographers per job , the majority of whom are self employed. The 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act places several responsibilities on those who are employing as well as employees.
The responsibilities that must be taken into account are: that it is every employers duty, if practicable, to ensure the health and welfare of their workers; for employees to take care of themselves and those around them; and for the self employed to conduct themselves in such a way so that other employers are not put in any danger.
The responsibilities that must be taken into account are: that it is every employers duty, if practicable, to ensure the health and welfare of their workers; for employees to take care of themselves and those around them; and for the self employed to conduct themselves in such a way so that other employers are not put in any danger.
Health and Safety in Photography: Locations
With regards to being on location during shootings, health and safety regulations must be reviewed before, during and after production has been completed.
Photographers must have a current employer as well as public liability insurance. Public liability insurance ensures that you will be protected if members of the public come under personal injury or property damage related to your business.
If working indoors there must be accessible fire exits and a risk assessment must be made regarding all working locations.
All employees (as well as those who are self-employed) must be trained to safely operate equipment.
Photographers must have a current employer as well as public liability insurance. Public liability insurance ensures that you will be protected if members of the public come under personal injury or property damage related to your business.
If working indoors there must be accessible fire exits and a risk assessment must be made regarding all working locations.
All employees (as well as those who are self-employed) must be trained to safely operate equipment.