Health & Safety

Pay attentionA test follows this presentation

Darkroom hazards

Avoid contact with chemicals Use tongs or gloves Keep wet & dry areas separate Keep bags & coats in cupboards Clean up spillages No food or drink

No food or drink in the darkroomsor studio

Potential studio hazards

Lamps get hot, avoid touching them Avoid trailing wires Ensure that lights are stable

Accident reporting

You must tell a member of staff

IMMEDIATETLY you discover a problem.

Accident Reporting

You must complete an ACCIDENT FORMhowever small the

problem.

Health & Safety

Is important Is for everybody Is for all the time Is often common sense

Failure to observe Health & Safety guidelines may have very serious consequences for you or for others.

Thank you for paying attention

North West Kent College

Photography Health & Safety Presentation 2012.

Before you use the studio or darkroom you will be shown detailed Health and Safety rules for those specific environments.

Prepared by Roger Spencer