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Risk Assessment

Name Callum & Jess Project Vegetarian food Location

Hazard Person(s) / Equipment at Risk

Risk Control Taken

Alcohol & Drugs NobodyNone as we will not be using any alcohol or drug related products.

Animals & Insects The ConsumerThe kitchen will be sanitized and the dog will be kept in another location.

Audiences NobodyThere will be no audience when we are creating the finished product.

Camera Cable And Grip Nobody

We will use a strap on the camera to ensure that it does not fall into the product.

Confined Spaces Us

In the event of a fire, open windows and ensure extractor fans are turned on. Also make sure smoke alarms are working.

Derelict Buildings/Dangerous Structures

Nobody

We will be working in a modern house which will provide a safe environment for the creation of the product.

Electricity/Gas UsEnsure appliances are switched off when not in use. Keep electric products away from water. If something were to happen and something were to go wrong we would consult someone who knew the proper protocol to take to ensure the problem is dealt with effectively.

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Fatigue/Long hours Us

We will be sure to take regular breaks when creating the product to lessen the chances of fatigue. If we were to work long hours and get tired we could switch and let the other person take over whilst someone has a break or a nap to help refresh themselves.

Fire/ Flammable Materials Us

Anything that could be flammable will be kept away from any heat sources, preventing fire hazards from occurring. If a fire were to break out we would either be able to deal with a small fire ourselves using an extinguisher or a blanket. If the fire was bad or got out of control the fire services would be called to resolve the issue.

Hazardous Substances Us/The consumer

We must ensure to always check the label of each ingredient that could possibly contain substances that could be hazardous. Any other non food related products e.g. bleach, cleaning products – should be kept well away from the food to reduce the chances of poisoning. If any hazardous substances were to get near the food and contaminate it we would scrap the product and have to start from fresh.

Heat/Cold/Extreme Weather Nobody

We will be working indoors the only issue maybe heat contributing to fatigue; we will counter this by opening windows and ensuring we keep the

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room at a constant temperature.

Laser/Strobes effects NobodyThere would be no strobe lights as we would be in a kitchen.

Machinery/Industrial Equipment

NobodyThis project will require no machinery at all to complete therefore will not be a hazard

Materials – Glass Etc Us/The Consumer

We must be careful to ensure glass products such as glasses or dishes must be handled properly and kept away from the product as much as possible.

Night Operation NobodyThere will be no night time operation as our product will be completed during the day.

Noise Nobody

Loud noises will not be an issue with this project as we will be working within a kitchen and will not be exposed to overly loud noises.

Public/Crowds NobodyThis is also covered under the audiences section. There will be no risk as there will be no crowd.

Radiation NobodyThere will be no radiation risks as we will be in a safe environment free of such things.

Smoking On Set Nobody

None of us in the group smoke, and the house that we will be cooking the products is completely smoke free.

Special Effect Nobody There will be no special effects due to the nature of this project.

Special Needs (Inexperienced)

Us

Inexperience is classed as a special need. Neither me or my partner have much experience in cooking meals from scratch so this could provide some

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problems. We will try our best to learn before hand and will follow tutorials to help us out.

First Aid Us

This will effect us as neither of us knows first aid. If one of us were to be injured we would have to consult someone who did know first aid, i.e. Parents

Weapons Us

Whilst we wont directly be dealing with weapons as such. We will be using knives, which may be considered as a weapon. We will be careful to use them properly and be very cautious when they are being used. If we do injure ourselves we will try to resolve the situation but if needed will consult someone with more experience.

Working with food Us/the Consumer

Due to our lack of experience with the general cooking and handling of food. We must be careful to follow instruction as to not put anyone at risk of things like food poisoning

What Health and Safety legislation might you need to consider in this project?

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The Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974The Act defines general duties on employers, employees, contractors, suppliers of goods and substances for use at work, persons in control of work premises, and those who manage and maintain them, and persons in general. We would need to consider this due to ensuring that we take precautions in terms of health and safety.

The Regulatory Reform ( Fire Safety ) Order 2005With us taking our imagery in a kitchen, which involves several flammable sources in a flammable environment – it is important to understand and respect fire safety regulations in order to act quickly and captiously in the event of a fire.