Health and Safety with equipment.

There are many health and safety issues with the filming equipment provided (Video cameras, still cameras, tripods, lighting ect).

JVC Video Cameras:
The video cameras are both heavy, and fragile, pieces of equipment. If miss-used it could easily harm someone using it, for example if it is dropped on a body part, or if it is jerked away from someones hands whilst their hands are in the grip, allowing bones to be bruised/broken. To prevent this the cameras should be held with two hands at all times, and carefully passed between users. The cameras are also very fragile, meaning if they are dropped they can break very easily, again meaning they should be passed carefully and only put down on suitable platforms.

Still Camera:
The still cameras are not as dangerous, however they can also break very easily, alike the camcorders they should be passed carefully and only be placed down on suitable surfaces.

Tripod:
The tripods are a very dangerous piece of equipment if used incorrectly. When opening and closing the tripod, the legs come in and out quiet fast this is something that you must be careful with, as your skin can get caught in it creating an unpleasant experiences. They must also be fastened correctly when placing the camera ontop of them, as if they are not tightened it can lead to the camera falling off and breaking.

Lighting:
Lighting is one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment, both the small and big lights heat up in an instant, making you prone to burning yourself, meaning they must be handled in a sensible manor.