Health And safety- Task 2

There are a number of health and safety issues with photography and photo shoots. Here are a few ways to make it safer.

When working in the dark, eg painting with light or low key shoots, you should be told where not to go and where objects are. The lights should be on until the shoot starts and go straight back on when it has finished. Everyone should stay still- to avoid walking into people and things until one person has turned the light back on. When working in a studio with the studio lights, all wires should be taped down and all stood equipment, like tripods and light stands, are stable and wont fall over onto someone. The studio needs to be kept cool to stop the equipment overheating, and any broken wires need to be either replaced, mended or wrapped with electrical tape. There must be no food or drink in the studio to stop spills and people slipping. When on a shoot outside of college, you should stick to a group to avoid getting lost, and keep your phone on you in case of emergencies. You should not be taking photos while crossing the road, making sure you look both ways and stay alert for cars etc. When working on the computers, you need to have a chair at the right angle- so not to injure your back and help your posture. You need to keep all liquid away from any electrical equipment, although you should take breaks every so often to stop straining your eyes and keep well hydrated by drinking water to keep your brain active.