This risk assessment document identifies hazards for a camera shot including weather, tripping, choking, and repetitive strain injuries. It recommends wearing appropriate clothing for the weather, clearing obstacles from the shooting area, ensuring camera straps are not too tight, and taking regular breaks when working on a computer to prevent repetitive strain injuries and back/neck pain.
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Risk assessment for producing the magazine
1. RISK ASSESSMENT
Hazard Who it may affect How to prevent the hazard
Weather Everyone involved in the camera shot
(The person taking the photo and also
the person posing)
Wear appropriate clothing. For example when raining
wear a coat to keep you warm and dry or if its sunny wear
a hat to block out the sun light.
Tripping over Everyone involved in the camera shot
(The person taking the photo and also
the person posing)
Make sure the area has been cleared of any obstacles
which may be in the way when taking the photograph
Choking The person taking the photograph Make sure the camera strap is not too tight around your
neck
RSI (Repetitive
Straining Injury)
Editor or any one who has been
working at a computer for too long.
Make sure you take breaks every hour or 2.
Don't work on a keyboard for any longer than 2 hours
Back and Neck
pains
Editor or any one who has been
working at a computer for too long.
Make sure you are sitting up in a comfortable position.
Make sure you are sitting in a ergonomic chair that feels
comfortable to sit on.