UNIT 7 (LO3) - Understanding photographic practice and health and safety procedures. AC 3:1: Identity and use safe working photographic practices in the photographic project.

Unit 7 (LO3) Understanding photographic practice and health and safety procedures.

AC 3.1: Identity and use safe working photographic practices in a photographic project.

Examples of safe working practices in a photographic environment. It is important that the photographer take necessary precautions so as to make sure that all employees working with and for him are all protected. He'd want to give training and instructions regarding the safe use of particular items of equipment such as photographic equipment, studio lights, darkroom and computer equipment as appropriate and make sure that these are implemented. He'd make sure that his employees report to him of any work situation which is of a serious and immediate danger to health and safety, for example broken equipment, and also warn the photographer of any shortcomings in the arrangement for ensuring the health and safety of employees. Under the health and safety act of 1999 employers need to assess the risk to health and safety of employees and others who may be affected by their activities. 

A freelance photographer should consider doing a risk assessment because if,  for example he has public liability insurance he can claim to being aware of any issues before they arise and if he has  some paper work that shows he's are aware of any issues before they arise. Apart from this it is good practice to do risk assessments as it shows clients, subjects and co - workers that that he cares about providing a positive and safe working environment for everyone.

When working on location you need to look out such things as working in buildings, control measures, fire responsibilities, hazards, utilities, vermin, hazardous materials, rubbish debris to name a few details it goes into. Things like slip and trip hazard controls measures also need to be taken into account. So as to avoid accidents and potential injuries.

        BROKEN CAMERA EQUIPMENT CAUSED BY                                      NEGLIGENCE.