Understanding Health & Safety/Location Recce

Who is responsible for health and safety at work?

• The health department

• The government

• The employer

• The employee

What is the purpose of health and safety in the workplace?

• To increase productivity

• To stop you from getting hurt or ill through work

• To ensure employees work longer hours

• To reduce company expenses

What might a camera operator need to do that poses a risk?

• Film in low light conditions

• Operate the camera with one hand

• Use a camera without a tripod

• Walk backwards or be suspended from a harness

What training might be required for moving equipment or props?

• Manual handling training

• Team building exercises

• Fire safety training

• First aid training

What does the term 'mitigate' mean in the context of health and safety?

• To ignore potential hazards

• To increase the risk of accidents

• To make something less severe, serious, or painful

• To eliminate all risks

What is a potential hazard when there are lots of cameras and equipment?

• Lack of storage space

• Overheating of equipment

• Trip hazards due to cables

• Noise pollution

What risk is associated with devices failing or not being connected correctly?

• Data loss

• Signal interference

• Electrocution

• Overheating

What is a location recce?

• A meeting with the production team

• A review of the script

• A visit to a potential filming location to assess its suitability

• A rehearsal of a scene

What is included in a risk assessment?

• A schedule of filming

• A budget for the production

• Identification of hazards, risks, and prevention measures

• A list of all employees

Who would typically be involved in a location recce?

• The marketing team

• The scriptwriter

• The director, camera operator, audio technician, and photographer

• The actors