Monday, October 14, 2013

Health and Safety Preparation


11-    Saltburn cliffs from the bottom and top.
-Health and safety risks/preparation
    -Assess surroundings, put up barrier close to edge to warn people from going to near.
    - Assess ground condition to make sure its not to slippery and no risk of crumbling.
   - From the bottom make sure that you are sheltered or out of the field of falling rocks or pebbles from the cliff face.
   - Make sure that the tide is not due to come in, and make sure that you have an exit strategy incase of a sudden tide.
    -Check weather forecast, if forecast for rain or snow, make sure you have a shelter for you equipment, if forecast for hot weather make sure you have a shaded area to put your equipment to avoid over heating, make sure plenty of water is on hand incase of de-hydration.
   -Make sure all equipment is secured, in a safe place, or make sure that your camera strap is around your neck to avoid dropping and damaging the camera.
         

       2-By a Riverside.
            -Health and safety risks/preparation
              -Assess surroundings, be sure to clearly mark the rivers edge, and put up a barrier to make sure no one falls in
               -Be sure to assess ground condition, check for bumps, delves, patches of wet mud.
              -Be sure to check for animals habitats’ and be sure not to disturb them
              -Be sure that all your equipment in=s kept away from the waters edge when not in use, and that it is secured or safe while in use near the waters edge.
              -Check weather forecast, check for flood history and future flood warnings, check for any swamp or marsh land that may be become saturated and dangerous if it rains.
              -Be sure that any one having to be in the water is wearing the appropriate clothing, and make sure that there is a medic on standby incase of any slips in the water.
              -Be sure that if the river is frozen not be on the ice, as it may crack and you may fall through.


3-Woodland Location.
             -Be sure to assess the ground, check for delves, bumps, roots, nettles, poisonous plants, mole hills, badger or rabbit holes, large puddles, animal leavings, small habitats, any burrows or nests.
 -Make sure you clearly mark where you are photographing so that no one wonders through.
-Check that you are not obstructing a cycle path, or hiking route.
            - Make sure that you have checked the weather forecast and have prepared accordingly, for example if it is forecast to rain be sure that you have a shelter in place to shelter both you and your equipment. Also if it is raining then be sure that people are wearing correct the footwear to avoid tripping and or slipping.
             
4- High Building from a height.
-       Be sure that a barrier is set up near the edge of the structure to avoid anyone falling over the edge, or if necessary hook people up to safety ropes so if they do fall they will not fall to their death.
-       Be sure to check on the ground for any tripping hazards such as loose wires, uneven ground, or pipes.
-       Be sure that you are in a safe position and also one that will not obstruct anyone else’s work.
-       Be sure that you are prepared for gale winds of harsh rain, have appropriate clothes on and be sure to have a shelter ready, and a safety plan to evacuate the area in case of a fire or other emergency.
-       Be sure that your equipment is secured on to yourself or onto something to avoid dropping the equipment, as this could cause serious injury.

5-Busy Town Centre in Rush Hour

-       Be sure to stand in a safe location, for example do not stand too close the road.
-       Be sure that you are not obstructing traffic or any public footpaths.
-       Be sure to assess your location for hazards like tripping, for example make sure you know where the curb is.
-       Be sure that if you are photographing business’ or people that you have their permission to do so.
-       Be sure to check the forecast, if it is due to rain be sure to wear appropriate clothing, and to have a shelter ready for you and your equipment.
-       Be sure that you are prepared for any eventuality with the weather for example snow, gale force wind, etc. …


6-Studio Fashion Shoot.

-       Be sure to check for tripping hazards such as wires, or cases for equipment.
-       Be sure that equipment such as lights and fans are not overheated or left on too long.
-       Be sure to keep liquids away from electrical equipment
-       Be sure that any plug sockets are not overloaded and make sure that when not in use they are switched off
-       Be sure that all equipment is clearly marked and is not left obstructing any fire exits, or left anywhere that could cause a tripping hazard.

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