1. Risk Assessment
Situation Identify the risk Who could be
harmed?
How could you
minimize the risk?
Taking photos I am planning on
taking my pictures in
school.
- One of the risks
may be that students
may trip over the
equipment I set up.
For example, the
lights/camera.
- Another risk is that
there maybe a wet
hazard in the
particular area that I
set up the camera
and lights.
The students, my
model may be or
members of the staff
could be harmed if
not careful.
The students, my
model, members of
the staff or myself
can be harmed in this
case due to the wet
floor, which can lead
to serious injuries.
This risk can be
minimized by
reminding everyone
to be careful or to
have a sign up, so
people are aware that
expensive equipment
has been set out in
the direction they are
heading.
This risk can be
minimized by
ensuring that there is
a yellow ‘Slip Hazard
Sign’ if the floor has
been mopped prior to
filming. Also, a verbal
warning to ensure
that my model is
dressed
appropriately.
Producing front
cover, contents
page and double
page spread
-Producing the covers
in a place where
there is lots of noise,
for example, the living
room, which may
distract me from
producing the covers
to the best of my
ability.
-Another risk is that I
might spill a drink on
the computer.
-Someone might trip
over the computer
wires.
In this risk I may be
harmed, because I
will be working in a
noisy environment
she prevent me from
producing my
magazine to the best
of my ability.
I may be harmed in
this risk, because if
the drink spill on the
computer there
maybe a fire.Also it
will cause the
computer to damage,
which means my
work will also be
deleted.
In this cause other
people can be
In order to minimize
this risk, I must
ensure that I work in
a quiet environment,
so my full attention
and focus is on
producing the
magazine.
In order to minimize
this risk, I must
ensure that I keep all
kinds of drinks and
food away from the
computer.
In order to prevent
this risk, I must have
the computer placed
in a corner and have
the wires tucked in
neatly behind the

2. harmed if they trip
over the computer
wires.
desk, which will
prevent someone
from tripping.
Damaged
equipment
The use of expensive
equipment used to
take the photos may
get damaged by
myself or by people
walking by.
This is a risk,
because I may
accidentally drop the
equipment whilst
taking the pictures.
or, other people
might accidently
knock the equipment
over.
Bring the boxes for
the equipment when
not in use, so they
are safe from getting
damaged.
Battery running out The camera battery
might be running low.
This is a risk,
because I will not be
able to take the
pictures, and this
would also waste
time, because all
procedures of
meeting up with the
model would have to
be followed up again.
This risk can be
minimized by
ensuring that the
battery for the
camera is completely
charged before
leaving the house.