Health and Safety

• Tripping- camera stand, props, tripods. Ensure the lights/ fittings are secure on the stands and are secure that there is sufficient space for everyone to move about without a tripping/ collision hazard.
• Bumps- hanging lights, soft boxes, wafers.
• electricity- most of the cables are wired upwards and do not cause the  risk of tripping. also keep liquids away for the power cable.
• lights- flashlight is very strong and can damage the eyes, photographers, helpers, and models should avoid unnecessary exposure to flash photography.
• covers-need to be removed before switching on the flash lamps and fittings should be attached prior to the lamps heating up.

when closing down never lay cables or anything else over the hot lamps.

Turn the lights down to their lowest setting and then discharge the power before switching of.

• darkness- the low light in the studio presents hazards itself. various props,wires,camera stands are less evident in the dark. when using the studio, users should not relay on their usual sensors. Extra attention needs to be paid, taking an extra look around before making movements, taking notice of where things are.
• heat- the flash lights become incredibly hot and could cause severe burns. they should never be handled.

cables should always be laid where they do not create a hazard. If this cannot be done gather tape should be used to secure them to the floor/walls.

at the end of the session all equipment should be safely removed to the edges of the studio.

NEVER LEAVE THE STUDIO UNATTENDED!