STUDENT RISK ASSESSMENT
Date 3/1/13 Location: Media Studies Task being assessed: Students filming/taking photos in college General Risk assessment DEGREE OF RISK Worst Probability Risk outcome Rating *2 *3 A-E Maj Pr C NR Min / Nr Fr Ps C D CONTROL MEASURES Existing control measures taken against the risk 5 minute precaution is given in order for the students to know how to use the camera with injury. The lenses are covered by a flap that protects the camera interior from damage. The name and details of the student using the camera, the class, teacher and dispatchers signature so its whereabouts is known. Ask the person whether they suffer from problems to do with lighting or sudden flashes of light. Take all pictures quickly so that problems such as hyperthermia or heatstroke dont occur. Stairs are clearly marked Student Name: Grace Williams ACTION PLAN What further control measures are required when and by whom Other students nearby who have also been briefed in case there are problems. Do not use the camera round food or drinks and only use in the appropriate places. Have a designated area in which you can use it with a supervisor present. Ensure the flash output on the camera isnt over exceeding a limit of usual degrees of light. Perform in an environment that has shelter Have other students around in order for a model to be safe.
HAZARDS Hazard Regardless of control measures Student hurts themselves Camera is damaged (water/dust/food damage) Camera theft
Persons at risk *1 St Cr / Sf X / St
Flash affecting people Model at risk due to weather Model at risk on high platforms/ stairs *1 Sf = staff St = students Cr = contractors Cl = cleaners V = visitors
St St St
Maj Min F / Maj
Pr / Fr Pr Ps
E B D
D = people with disabilities X = young/inexperienced L = lone workers W = women of child-bearing age
*2 This is without control measures F = fatal Maj = major injury or permanent disability Min = minor injury NR = non-reportable
*3 This is with control measures in place Fr = frequent/likely/could occur repeatedly/expected Pr = probable/not surprised/might occur often Ps = possible/could occur sometime R = remote/unlikely but conceivable U = unlikely/improbable such that likelihood is almost zero