Health and safety When filming

As we have decide to film in a church in a private location we need to look at the risk that we might face when filming.
First of all the Church is located in Ealing which means we need to use public transport to get there while carrying our filming kit.This can cause accidents If the equipment are not secured properly whilst travelling.

When we arrive we need to consider the safety when filming outside:

• The weather -cold and icy weather could cause injuries to the camera man and to the equipment. Similarly with any other weather conditions.
• When filming outside the placement of the camera and camera man should be considered to avoid any accidents or injuries.Also when setting up the camera equipment we should ensure and check that it is all stable.
• Try to avoid filming in the dark as the visibility is low and there could be damage caused.

When filming inside the church we should consider and check for:

• We should be shown the emergency exits when first arriving.
• The cables to be tidy and neatly set up.
• Make sure we set up in a safe and secure place.
• We should look out for any damage or spill on the floors which could cause injuries and damage to the equipment.
• Keep an eye on the time that the camera man has been filming for.
• Use enough lighting in order to achieve normal visibility to avoid any injuries or equipment damage.

These are some of the safety check that we should follow in order to have an enjoyable and safe journey. Not only when travelling but on set.

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                                       M.B