Health and Safety

Here is the heath and safety document that was produced for the project. It was created By Alison Murphy in her spare time at home.

Health & Safety Policy (Film Production)

General working environment (Classroom)

Aspects which will need to be taken into consideration during working within the classroom are as follows:

• There should be no trialling wires where possible and if there are then everyone must be cautious when moving around the class room

• Food & drink should be kept away from any electrical appliances (laptop, cameras etc) as spillages may occur and equipment may become faulty as a consequence

• There should be adequate space around work stations as to not create stress and discomfort for other fellow students

• Heating and ventilation within the class room must be suitable • Lighting must be suitable (eliminating glare or reflections on the laptop screens where possible) • Work stations / stools must be of a strong standard which are not faulty and lead to breaking as

injury may occur as a result.

Filming Process Aspects which will need to be taken into consideration during the filming process are as follows:

• General awareness of surroundings and what risks are within the immediate area whilst filming • Equipment must be up to a working standard prior to the filming process in order to not cause

injury due to faulty parts i.e. tripod / camera • During the filming process people within the group must all be acknowledged on what the plan

is in order not to cause confusion / stress / or an argumentative state within the group

Editing Process

Aspects which will need to be taken into consideration during the editing process are as follows:

• Due to the use of computer / ICT within the editing stage of production the entire group must be acknowledged on the general health and safety for ICT when using the laptops within the class room

The main factors which will need to be taken into consideration during the use of the computers / laptops are as follows:

• Use adjustable chairs (computer chairs) when and where available to avoid back and neck pain / strain

• Check that the lighting is suitable to reduce screen glare / eye strain • Make sure that the immediate working environment (desks) are not cramped / cluttered • Take scheduled breaks from using the computer (Take it in turns within the group) • The laptop screen should tilt in order to avoid a bad posture and lead to back pains / cramp • Foot rests could also be used in order to create a better posture and avoid strains and pains

The most common ICT related issue which occurs during the use of computers is RSI, which is when damage occurs to the fingers, wrists and other parts of the body due to repeated movements over a long period.

In order to prevent RSI, make sure that posture is correct, use wrist / foot rests and use the correct computer chairs (where and when available) also have a five-minute break from typing every hour.