This risk assessment document identifies potential risks that could occur during a course and recommended actions. It examines risks of developing headaches or eye strain from prolonged computer use, trapping fingers in tripods, tripping over items left on the floor, and repetitive strain injuries. The recommended actions are to take short breaks if symptoms occur, carefully handle tripods, keep floors clear of items, and use ergonomic equipment or take breaks to prevent injuries.

1. Risk Assessment
Whilst completing this course it is likely that potential risks will be encountered
that if ignored or not dealt with in an appropriate fashion could result in the
injury of myself or anyone working with or around me, whether it be serious or
minor. This risk assessment will identify potential risks, when and where said
risks are likely to occur and provided a suggested course of action in the
unfortunate event of an accident.
Research & Planning
What: Developing a headache or blurred vision from spending extended periods
starring at a monitor.
Where: In the Apple Mac suite or anywhere else you may be using a
laptop/computer.
Recommended course of action: If you experience the described symptoms then
a 5-10 minute brake may prove beneficial.
What: Trapping a finger in a tripod.
Where: Out on a photo shoot or anywhere else where a tripod is utilised.
Recommended course of action: Handle a tripod with care and in the unfortunate
event of getting a finger(s) trapped in it remain calm and attempt to remove it
with care and try not to struggle.
What: Tripping over bags, coats etc.
Where: In a classroom, Mac suite.
Recommended course of action: Place all bags, coats and personal belongings
securely under a desk in order to minimalise the chances of it being tripped over.
What: Developing a repetitive strain injury.
Where: In the Mac suite or anywhere else on a computer
Recommended course of action: invest in an ergonomic keyboard, wrist support
or take a brake if necessary.

2. Construction
What: Developing a headache from prolonged exposure to a monitor.
Where: When in front of a computer.
Recommended course of action: If the symptoms mentioned above are
experienced then taking a short break may be wise.
What: Inducing an epileptic fit in an epilepsy sufferer when taking a photograph.
Where: Out on a photo shoot.
Recommended course of action: Turn off the flash on the camera or in the
horrific event of an epileptic fit keep the epilepsy sufferer upright and steady in
order to prevent asphyxiation.
What: Tripping over bags, coats etc.
Where: In a classroom, Mac suite.
Recommended course of action: Place all bags, coats and personal belongings
securely under a desk in order to minimalize the chances of it being tripped over.
What: Developing a repetitive strain injury.
Where: In the Mac suite or anywhere else on a computer
Recommended course of action: invest in an ergonomic keyboard, wrist support
or take a brake if necessary.

3. Evaluation
What: Developing a headache or blurred vision from spending extended periods
starring at a monitor.
Where: In the Apple Mac suite or anywhere else you may be using a
laptop/computer.
Recommended course of action: If you experience the described symptoms then
a 5-10 minute brake may prove beneficial.
What: Tripping over bags, coats etc.
Where: In a classroom, Mac suite.
Recommended course of action: Place all bags, coats and personal belongings
securely under a desk in order to minimalize the chances of it being tripped over.
What: Developing a repetitive strain injury.
Where: In the Mac suite or anywhere else on a computer.
Recommended course of action: invest in an ergonomic keyboard, wrist support
or take a brake if necessary.