Thursday, 22 March 2012

Health & Safety considerations

When I was making my music video I had to be aware of the health and safety hazards which could occur. I had to make sure that there wasn't anything which could cause any risk of injury or harm. I had to make sure that when I was filming all my actors were safe by telling them what could cause an accident so they were aware. For example when I had lit candles, we both made the area safe. New hazards can be introduced if there is any significant change in the activity, equipment, substances or procedures. I made sure I was aware whenever I changed location.

Here is an example of risk assessment for a camera platform: Production wants to use a tower scaffold as a camera platform. The producer delegates the task of conducting the production risk assessment to the production manager.

Hazard - Falling objects and equipment
Who is at risk? - People at ground level
Controls - Toeboards fitted
Severity of injury - Serious
Control measures - All equipment secured to scaffold and no loose items.

For my production I made sure there was no loose equipment for example if I wasn't using the tripod I would fold it and place it so it wasn't in the way. When I was filming in East Park I made sure where I filmed was safe by checking if there was any glass, or if it was slippery for when my actor performs there.

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