Risk Assessment

Risk	Solution
Wires - tripping	Wires should be taped up and people should be warned about where the wires are. There should also be signs to remind people of the trip hazard.
Dropping Equipment	Dropping valuable equipment can affect the whole photo shoot – for example if a camera was to be broken. Back up equipment should be available encase anything were to break or be dropped.
Slipping on the floor	People can slip on wet floors or on shiny surfaces with inappropriate shoes. It should be checked that the floor isn’t wet and that shoes cannot slide. Also, cleaning equipment should be checked encase it leaves anything on the floor which could be hazardous – for example some polishes can make a floor slippy.
Hot lights	People need to take extra care when near lights, as some can get very hot. They should be switched off when not in use to prevent over heating.

There are not very many risks when using a plain background, as the photo shoot would take place in my house. This means that a house would be a good and safe place to take photos for the cover and double page spread of my magazine. There are a lot more hazards when shooting in other areas such as outside in a wooded area for example, the ground could be uneven causing people to trip and it is also difficult to transport equipment.