UNIT 31

1. Risk Assessment for Outside Location
Family Homes (Any well-lit room with wooden floor)
Hazards Who is exposed? Risk before control Control measures Risk after control
Computers being
dropped during
preparation or
photography
People involved
during preparation
Low ‣ Explain safety of carrying computers.
‣ Have someone assist with carrying it, don’t
do it by yourself.
‣ Make sure the computer is placed in a stable
position during the photo shoot.
Low
Pains and cuts whilst
carrying large
equipment with sharp
edges or heavy
weight.
People handling large
equipment
Low ‣ Use of teamwork: Have multiple people
carrying large equipment, not just one
person.
‣ Allow switching of equipment carrying. (e.g.
two people holding tripod can switch with two
people who were carrying camera and small
equipment)
‣ Take regular breaks.
Very low
Animals free-roaming
around the house,
causing trip hazards
All in attendance Medium (possible
with moderate injury
on those involved)
‣ Isolate the animals and prevent them from
being in the same room as the photography
location/s.
Low
Trip hazards from
electrical wires
All in attendance Low ‣ Minimise trailing leads by positioning them
close to sockets.
‣ Make sure wires do not tangle.
Very low
Slipping on wooden
floor
All in attendance Very low ‣ Make sure the room is checked for safety. If
it is a slippery surface, explain to everyone in
attendance about safety.
‣ Do not carry computers or large, heavy
equipment.
Very low
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