Health & Safety Flashcards
some possible risks and hazards on set include
electrocution hazards, fire arms and stunts
health and safety at work act (1974) makes businesses responsible for?
protecting all workers, clients, visitors and general public
what health and safety risks are they when working with computers?
back and neck pain, headaches and repetitive strain injury
what safe working practices can reduce these risks?
make sure there is no light glare or reflection, checking whether the screen flickers and the text size is appropriate
what is recces?
recces is when before any filming gets done the location will be visited and checked
why might a recces take place?
to check for hazards
think of two hazards that could happen during the production of a film?
lights and cameras falling and injury during stunt
what are the five steps duringa risk assessment?
1.record you significant findings
2.decide who might be hurt and how
3.evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
4.record your significant findings
5.review your assessment and upload if necessary
what is the name of the act that protects the workers?
health and safety act
What is the difference between a recce and a risk assessment?
A location recce is when you view a location assessing the suitability for the scene before you start filming a risk assessment is when you inspect a location for any risks that may be hazardous to the crew
what is the name of the document that is used to record the risks and aims to reduce and eliminate them?
a risk register
the purposes of a recce include?
notes about background noise
