1. Example of risk assessment form – identify the risks
SITUATION IDENTIFY THE RISK WHO COULD BE HOW COULD YOU
(FROM THE LEAST HARMED BY THIS MINIMISE THIS RISK
RISK TO THE RISK
GREATEST RISK)
1. TAKING A It’s invading the The photographer as Always ask
PHOTOGRAPH privacy of that they could be permission before
OF SOMEONE person. physically abused by taking pictures.
WITHOUT It’s not ethical. that person.
ASKING THEM Also the person The person because
FIRST could have a medical the picture could
condition e.g. end up on the
epilepsy this could computer.
be dangerous.
2. TAKING Safety hazard. Photographer Warn passers-by
PHOTOGRAPHS Blocking fire exit. Model that there’s a photo
ON STAIRS Also it could be shoot happening.
dangerous as the Do it in less busy
model or the time.
photographer could
fall down the stairs.
3. TAKING Other people are Passers by Warn people.
PHOTOGRAPHS unaware that there’s Model Try to avoid taking
IN FRONT OF a person behind the Photographer pictures by doors.
EXITS SUCH AS door
DOORS
4. TAKING People are in The car driver Avoid using the car
PHOTOGRAPHS dangerous of cars. Model park.
IN THE CAR- Also the equipment Photographer
PARK may also get
damaged.