Adam Porter - Health and Safety

  

Health and Safety

Planning

Potential Hazard	Yes/No	Control Method	Yes/No
Eye strain from computer use.	Yes	Time on computers is restricted to a minimum and adequate breaks are given. Correct computer posture is in place to ensure eyes are the best distance away from the screen	Yes
Repetitive strain injury from computer use.	Yes	Time on computers is restricted to a minimum and adequate breaks are given. Potential rotation of times editing to ensure time is used efficiently	Yes

Recee/Location

Potential Hazard	Yes/No	Control Method	Yes/No
Location.	Yes	All potential hazards have been assessed using the risk assessment document. Area has been scouted out previously to ensure that there are not immediate dangers	Yes
Travel – car	No
Travel – public transport	No
Individual safety	Yes	Informed responsible adult of your whereabouts, bring medical kit.	Yes

Filming

Potential Hazard	Yes/No	Control Method	Yes/No
Power supply.	Yes	Checked supply is appropriate for the equipment – completion of risk assessment document.	Yes
Lights.	Yes	Ensure lamp is not touched due to heat – completion of risk assessment document. Ensure light is not touchable.	Yes
Cables	Yes	Cables are tidy, do not obstruct fire exits and do not pose a tripping hazard – completion of risk assessment document. Zip tie lose cables together and put mat over.	Yes
Weather	Yes	Equipment use in damp, rainy or other hostile environments should be avoided – if not possible then it should be adequately covered – completion of risk assessment document. Ensure all electrics are not in rain or moisture.	Yes
Overhead hazards	Yes	All potential hazards are cleared away – completion of risk assessment document. Ensure potential tarps are put overhead to catch any twigs or debris.	Yes
Rigs/Tracks	Yes	All potential obstructions are cleared away and safety equipment used where possible – completion of risk assessment document. Ensure tracks are visible at all times.	Yes
Tripods/Light Rigs/Booms	Yes	All equipment has been checked before use and is securely put together – completion of risk assessment document.	Yes
Water/Flammable materials	No
Radiation, heat from light sources, UV lights etc.	No
Scenery and props	Yes	Ensure permission is obtained and evidence of this is available for location shooting and approval sought for use of certain props i.e. weapons – completion of risk assessment document.	Yes
Sound	No
Filming from Moving Vehicles	Yes	Ensure all potential dangers are avoided and complete risk assessment document.	Yes
Emergency Procedures	Yes	Address emergency procedures, fire and medical and ensure all personnel are aware of protocols – completion of risk assessment document.	Yes

Editing

Potential Hazard	Yes/No	Control Method	Yes/No
Sound	Yes	Ensure sound levels are adequate and do not exceed 12db – 20db and excessive noise is reduced – completion of risk assessment document.	Yes
Eye strain from computer use.	Yes	Time on computers is restricted to a minimum and adequate breaks are given.	Yes
Repetitive strain injury from computer use.	Yes	Time on computers is restricted to a minimum and adequate breaks are given.	Yes