LO3: Risk Assessment

Task 1: Produce a risk assessment for the activity of editing the magazine. Consider:

Hazard	Risk	Person at risk	Prevention Method	Person Responsible
Repetitive Strain Injury	This hazard can cause symptoms most oftenly consisting of; pain, aching and tenderness in the muscles, stiffness, throbbing, fatigue, weakness, cramps and tingling or numbness.	The person at risk of this hazard is me during the research, writing and editing processes of creating my magazine.	Ways to avoid repetitive strain injury include; positioning my equipment in an order most least likely to cause me strain, positioning myself correctly at a ninety degree angle using a comfortable chair and taking regular breaks, possibly by taking a stroll or simply standing.	The person responsible for the prevention of this hazard becoming a risk is me.
Trailing wires	Trailing wires present the risk of tripping and are a fire hazard if tangled.	The person at risk of this hazard is me during the research, writing and editing processes of creating my magazine.	In order to prevent tripping or the risk of a fire, I will tape down any trailing wires and untangle any wires that have become tangled.	The person responsible for the prevention of this hazard becoming a risk is me.
Spillage on Electrical Equipment	Spilling liquid on my electrical equipment may cause an electric shock or start a fire.	The person at risk of this hazard is me during the research, writing and editing processes of creating my magazine.	To avoid spilling any liquids on my electrical equipment and causing an electric shock to occur or fire to start, I will not place drinks near my computer. I will instead take regular breaks to drink a drink elsewhere.	The person responsible for the prevention of this hazard becoming a risk is me.
Eye strain	Eye strain causes the eyes to become painful and itchy. It can also cause headaches and further discomfort.	The person at risk of this hazard is me during the research, writing and editing processes of creating my magazine.	In order to prevent myself from suffering from eye strain, I will take regular breaks from my computer, ensure lighting in the room is appropriate, reduce glare and try to avoid flashing on-screen images.	The person responsible for the prevention of this hazard becoming a risk is me.
Back pain	Back pain and discomfort can be dangerous in the long term and can further be a detriment to my health	The person at risk of this hazard is me during the research, writing and editing processes of creating my magazine.	To prevent myself from getting back pain or discomfort, I must sit with correct posture in a comfortable and appropriately adjusted chair.	The person responsible for the prevention of this hazard becoming a risk is me.

Task 2: Produce a risk assessment for a studio based photo shoot. Consider:

Hazard	Risk	Person at risk	Prevention Method	Person Responsible
Lights	There is a possibility I will be using lights during my photo shoot in order to enhance the images. In this case, the lights I use will become hot and could burn someone if they came into contact with one.	The people at risk of this hazard are my models and I during the photo shoot process of creating my magazine.	Ways to avoid this hazard will be to inform my models of the risk both in person on the day and on their call sheet. This is to cover myself just in case they decide to go and touch one of the lights. However, it will be me at the most risk of getting burned as I will be setting up and adjusting the equipment. Therefore, I will wear thick gloves to prevent myself from getting burnt when touching the lights.	The person responsible for the prevention of this hazard becoming a risk is me.
Equipment	Trailing wires present the risk of tripping and are a fire hazard if tangled.	The people at risk of this hazard are my models and I during the photo shoot process of creating my magazine.	In order to prevent tripping or the risk of a fire, I will tape down any trailing wires and untangle any wires that have become tangled. I will also inform the models of this both in person and on their call sheet.	The person responsible for the prevention of this hazard becoming a risk is me.
Liquids & Foods	Spilling liquid on my electrical equipment may cause an electric shock or start a fire.	The people at risk of this hazard are my models and I during the photo shoot process of creating my magazine.	To avoid spilling any liquids on my electrical equipment and causing an electric shock to occur or fire to start, I will assign a designated eating and drinking area elsewhere so none of these things come into contact.	The person responsible for the prevention of this hazard becoming a risk is me.
Fabrics	Fabrics are the costumes my models will be wearing. If these clothes are flammable they may catch on fire or may be made out of irritating material.	The people at risk of this hazard are my models during the photo shoot process of creating my magazine.	When organising an selecting the clothes my models will wear, I need to ensure the materials are suitable for the shoot; they must not be flammable or irritating to the skin.	The person responsible for the prevention of this hazard becoming a risk is me.