health & safety

• What are the primary concerns in media production related to health and safety?

  Risks and hazards
• Health and safety risks vary based on the specific product and role in media production.
• Working in extreme conditions can lead to frostbite or heat stroke
• What type of injury can prolonged computer use cause?

  Repetitive strain injury
• Computer system cables may create trip hazards in media production.
• Manual handling of heavy equipment can result in musculoskeletal injuries
• What legal requirement do media companies have regarding health and safety?

  Mitigate health and safety risks
• Failure to comply with health and safety regulations can lead to significant fines.
• Steps to reduce health and safety risks in media production

  1️⃣ Provide health and safety training

  2️⃣ Offer appropriate protective equipment

  3️⃣ Keep walkways clear of obstacles

  4️⃣ Allow regular breaks for staff

  5️⃣ Test electrical and fire prevention equipment
• What type of protective equipment should staff working with heavy equipment use?

  Steel toe boots
• Display screen equipment users should take regular breaks to avoid eye strain.
• Staff working in challenging conditions should be given breaks and refreshments
• What is the purpose of a risk assessment in media production?

  Identify potential hazards
• Risk assessments should be completed before each production stage.
• Match the health and safety concern with its potential solution:

  Extreme conditions ↔️ Provide breaks and refreshments

  Heavy equipment handling ↔️ Use protective equipment

  Trip hazards ↔️ Keep walkways clear

  Prolonged computer use ↔️ Allow regular breaks
• What is the purpose of a location reki in media production?

  Assess location suitability
• A location reki identifies potential health and safety risks during filming.
• A location reki helps assess equipment and filming logistics
• What type of environment is commonly assessed during a location reki?

  Outdoor or public locations
• Steps in conducting a location reki

  1️⃣ Visit the filming location

  2️⃣ Assess potential hazards

  3️⃣ Evaluate equipment suitability

  4️⃣ Identify logistical challenges
• Understanding health and safety risks is crucial for creating a secure and productive work environment.
• Implementing training, equipment testing, and location reckies reduces accidents in media production.