The document contains two risk assessments for photography shoots: 1) A location risk assessment for a photoshoot on Raby Street in Darlington identifying slip/trip/fall hazards from cobbles, traffic, and weather. Controls include wearing suitable footwear and postponing shoots in heavy rain. 2) A studio risk assessment identifying trip/slip hazards, electrical hazards, burn risks from hot lights, and camera flash risks. Controls include removing obstructions, dry hands with electrical equipment, light covers, and limiting flash use. Further actions are outlined to reduce risks.

1. Risk Assessments
Location Risk Assessment
Location: Raby Street, Darlington, DL3 7TH
Photoshoot Date: 09/11/2016
Risk Assessment for Photography Studio
Location: QE Sixth Form College
Vane Terrace
Darlington
DL3 7AU
Photoshoot date:
Hazard Persons who may
be effected
Property which
may be damaged
Risk controls Risk level
(LOW,MEDIUM,HIGH)
Further
control
Slips,
Trips and
falls
Models and
Photographer(myself)
Camera/equipment Make people aware
of the cobbles and
move equipment
out of the way
LOW/MEDIUM Make sure
everyone wears
suitable
footwear
Road users Crew Camera/Personal
Property on person
Stop shooting when
a car approaches
LOW Try not to
obstruct traffic
Weather
Conditions
Crew Camera/equipment If heavy rain fall
occurs try to
postpone shoot,
reducing the risk of
camera getting
damaged etc.
LOW Choose a dry day
to shoot.
Members
of the
Public
Public, Crew N/A Don’t take pictures
that show members
of the public unless
you have their
permission
LOW Try to use an
isolated area
Hazard Person/People who
could be hurt
Property that
could be
damaged
Risk controls
already in
place
Risk Type,
LOW
MODERATE
HIGH
EXTREME
Further Action to Avoid Risk
Trips slips
and falls
Model,
Photographer(Myself) ,
also anyone who is in
the studio
Studio lighting ,
Cameras, Props,
white backdrop
Obstructions
moved out of
the way.
MODERATE Make everyone aware of the
potential risks.
Electrical
Items
Photographer/ Model Any equipment
used in the
studio.
No liquids in the
studio.
LOW Make sure all people have dry
hands when turning on
electrical equipment and
don’t use any liquids in the
shot.
Potential
Burns of
hot lights
Photographer, models Camera, lights,
studio
equipment
Bulbs are
covered
MODERATE Keep crew away from direct
contact with the light.

2. Camera
Flash
Models N/A Don’t use for
prolonged
periods
LOW Use a diffuser on the flash or
try to set up the lighting
better so no flash is needed