- professional responsibility.
- applying my knowledge of professional practises.
- showing forethought and evidence of planning an event.
- using the opportunity to research independently for my individual situation.
Represent British workers rights
See: www.tuc.org.uk/
See: www.worksmart.org.uk/
The health and safety act of 1974 :
- Had to be followed by all employers/authorities responsible for workers in the uk
- A H&S Commission was created
It protected people against risks to H&S in terms of:
- Dangerous substances/materials
- maintenances of systems
- provision of instruction and training
- working environments
- allowing unions the right to create reps and to enforce it
- Inspectors could gain access to workplace
NUJ - National union of journalists :
- Represents UK journalists and protects their rights
- Has a committee which meets just to discuss the H&S
- See: www.nuj.org.uk/rights/health-and-safety/
- Bullying
- Stress
- Repetitive Strain injury (RSI)
- Public order situations
- Conflicts Zones
- Exiled Journalists
- Model could be epileptic and be sensitive to the flash of the camera (light sensitivity)
- Having a light fall on you
- tripping on a wire
- falling of or over a chair
- being electrocuted by a bare wires
- Fire's
- Falling from a high place/elevated position if trying to get a higher angle/shot with the camera
- Adequate lighting needed/High viability
- Out door safety for urban environments
Hazard: Anything that can cause harm (E.g. Chemicals, Electricity, Ladders, Etc.)
Effect of a hazard:
Major- Death or major injury or illness
Serious- injury or illness
Slight- other injuries or illness
Likelihood of harm:
High
Medium
Low
