Which health and safety risk is increased when a crew films at night?
Crew becoming tired and less able to see
Cables that power lights and cameras are left across a studio floor. Which action best reduces this risk?
Cover the cables with mats
What is a location recce?
A visit to check a place before filming there
Why is a location recce important before a shoot begins?
To identify hazards so precautions can be planned
A camera operator must walk backwards to follow actors as they move. What is the safest way to reduce the risk?
Have a second person guide the operator
Crew need to move a heavy camera and tripod between scenes. Which action reduces the risk of injury?
Use a trolley with wheels
What is the main purpose of a risk assessment?
To identify risks and show how they will be reduced
In a risk assessment, which step comes straight after the hazards have been identified?
Decide who might be harmed and how
What might a workstation risk assessment check in a post-production office?
That lighting does not cause glare on screens
Which statement describes what media producers must do about health and safety?
Protect people as far as is reasonably practicable
A production company finds a country house that suits a period drama while looking at locations in summer. Why might the house not be suitable when filming takes place in winter?
Trees with no leaves reveal modern buildings behind the house
A set building team is working at height to build a raised platform. Which precaution should be used?
Fit safety barriers around the platform
Lights and cameras on a shoot are powered by mains electricity. Which action reduces the risk of an electric shock?
Check that leads and plugs are not damaged
A car chase with a crash is planned for an action sequence. Which action reduces the risk of injury during the stunt?
Use trained stunt performers for the sequence
A crew is filming on a public road where traffic is still passing. Which action reduces the risk of a vehicle accident?
Control or stop public traffic while filming
An editor works at a screen for most of the day. What must their employer do for them?
Pay for an eye test if the editor asks for one
A crew is filming in a town centre until 2am. Which action protects the crew working at night?
Offer accommodation or taxis after filming
Why should a risk assessment be reviewed during a production?
Conditions can change, such as the weather or new equipment
Which term describes the document that lists the possible dangers in a production and shows how each one will be reduced or removed?
Risk assessment
Which term describes how likely a hazard is to cause harm, and how serious that harm would be?
Risk
What is meant by a hazard?
Something in a production that could cause harm to a person
Which term describes the pain or damage caused by carrying out the same movement many times, such as typing at a keyboard for long periods?
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
What is meant by personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Clothing or equipment worn by a worker to reduce the chance of injury
Which health risk is linked to working on a production about a distressing news story?
Stress and anxiety
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