P2(c) Following Safe Working Practices

P2(c) Following Safe Working Practices

Camera Crane Collapsing: This was a significant risk to our cast and crew as the crane is large, heavy and a dangerous piece of equipment if used incorrectly. As the cranes weight is not balanced due to its shape it has to be operated by crew at all times when the camera is in the air, if this person was to let go of the crane the camera end of the crane would come crashing down very quickly and smash into the ground most likely destroying the camera, there is also the possibility that it would land on someones head, as the crane is made of metal it would cause very serious head injury and would most likely lead to the injured person going to hospital. To avoid this I ensured that I left a trustworthy crew member to operate the crane and worked closely with them to ensure they knew what they were doing I also ensured that the crane was on stable ground to avoid the whole piece falling over.
The antagonist of this film was equipped with an axe, This is a dangerous weapon if used inappropriately as it has a sharp blade and is heavy. To ensure that nobody was injured using this prop I made sure that only me and the appropriate actor held the prop and it was secured in a bag.
As seen above trip hazards were a real threat during our time on set, this was because of the location we were filming in was covered in bushes, branches and holes in the ground. Our first method of dealing with this was ensuring that actors had suitable footwear for the woods such as boots or wellies that could protect against sprained or even broken ankles. I also made sure to check the ground for hazards before shooting a shot so that I could either remove them or make everyone aware of them.