10.2(2.4) Suggest ways of reducing risks to health and safety in a specific Creative Media job role
As I work alongside a production team and multiple editors, there is an incredible amount of machinery throughout our office.
Along with machines, comes a wire, meaning that this is a hazardous situation in which people may trip over and injure themselves or others around them.
The wiring in our offices is stored away, whether that be kept behind the desk, shelving or under cable covers. Furthermore this blocks the likelihood of a hazard.
In our offices there is a machine room, with multiple machines sat on top of one another. This is a big hazard however cool air is consistently blown through the room keeping all machines cool.
However, in case of a fire there are multiple signs showing the ‘fire exits’ along with fire extinguishers and an emergency fire alarm and instructions letting you know how to use the particular piece of equipment.
Every Friday the fire alarms are tested to make sure that they are all functioning properly throughout the building.
Being in an office where the majority of equipment is electrical, there are huge hazards when it comes to handling electrical equipment and the chance of safety risks. To keep possible risks to a minimum, multiple safety precautions are taken when around electricity, for example no liquids around the electricity and knowing when to turn them off and on (if handling the machine).
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10.2(2.3)
Report identified hazards and risks to the appropriate parties
If I found any hazards or risks that concerned me then the person that I would have to speak to is my Managing Director.
Through communicating with him, I am able to notify him and furthermore discuss with him what would be the correct action to take in that particular situation.
For example if I sent him an email it would look like this (attached).
In this email I have clearly stated the problem, and also suggested actions that could be taken to decrease the risk of any possible injuries or accidents.
If I found any hazards or risks that concerned me then the person that I would have to speak to is my Managing Director.
Through communicating with him, I am able to notify him and furthermore discuss with him what would be the correct action to take in that particular situation.
For example if I sent him an email it would look like this (attached).
In this email I have clearly stated the problem, and also suggested actions that could be taken to decrease the risk of any possible injuries or accidents.
10.2(2.2)
Carry
out a Risk Assessment
I have carried out a risk assessment for carrying and handling heavy equipment. As this can be a regular thing with new deliveries every day, I thought it would be a good idea to use this as an example of a hazard.
Below is a risk assessment I carried out for a heavy box being delivered into work and having to be moved it into a specific room.
I have carried out a risk assessment for carrying and handling heavy equipment. As this can be a regular thing with new deliveries every day, I thought it would be a good idea to use this as an example of a hazard.
Below is a risk assessment I carried out for a heavy box being delivered into work and having to be moved it into a specific room.
Handling
heavy / electrical equipment
Hazard
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Impact
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Likelihood
(High/Medium/Low) |
Management
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By
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Lifting heavy equipment
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Someone may pick up equipment in the incorrect way and injure
themselves
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Medium
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Preparation beforehand, getting as many as people to lift the heavy
equipment, making sure people know how to lift in the correct way
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Lucy Nagle
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Lifting heavy equipment
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Someone may drop the heavy equipment
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Medium
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Gaining as much help to lift the equipment or placing it on a cart
for ease of movement
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Lucy Nagle
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10.2(2.1)
Describe the differences between hazards and risks
Hazards and risks are often perceived to mean the same thing, an accident that can occur in everyday life; however there is a difference in their definition.
A hazard occurs when there is a situation or a factor that could potentially harm someone in one way or another. An example of a hazard is a wet floor - which can create the risk of someone falling over - which can then cause someone to hurt themselves.
The hazard comes before the risk. However if the hazard is not removed, that gives the opportunity for someone to seriously hurt themselves. This is the risk, the probability that someone will injure themselves when exposed to a hazardous situation.
Risk assessments are put in place (especially for places of work and in schools) for these exact types of situations to be prevented diligently.
Hazards and risks are often perceived to mean the same thing, an accident that can occur in everyday life; however there is a difference in their definition.
A hazard occurs when there is a situation or a factor that could potentially harm someone in one way or another. An example of a hazard is a wet floor - which can create the risk of someone falling over - which can then cause someone to hurt themselves.
The hazard comes before the risk. However if the hazard is not removed, that gives the opportunity for someone to seriously hurt themselves. This is the risk, the probability that someone will injure themselves when exposed to a hazardous situation.
Risk assessments are put in place (especially for places of work and in schools) for these exact types of situations to be prevented diligently.
10.1(1.3)
Describe the main employer responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act
If we look at the health and safety work act, there are many different important points regarding the employer and their responsibilities.
(1)It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees.
(2)Without prejudice to the generality of an employer’s duty under the preceding subsection, the matters to which that duty extends include in particular—
(a)the provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health;
(b)arrangements for ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances;
(c)the provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees;
Above are just a couple of the responsibilities held by the employer presented in the health and safety work act.
It is clear the employer’s main job when it comes to health and safety is to generally look after his or her employers and making sure there are no safety risks or hazards.
The health and safety work act ensures that the employer knows to keep the arrangement of the office or workplace as clear and practical as possible.
The employer should also make sure that all of their employees have access to read the health and safety works act if they need to be instructed.
If we look at the health and safety work act, there are many different important points regarding the employer and their responsibilities.
(1)It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees.
(2)Without prejudice to the generality of an employer’s duty under the preceding subsection, the matters to which that duty extends include in particular—
(a)the provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health;
(b)arrangements for ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances;
(c)the provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees;
Above are just a couple of the responsibilities held by the employer presented in the health and safety work act.
It is clear the employer’s main job when it comes to health and safety is to generally look after his or her employers and making sure there are no safety risks or hazards.
The health and safety work act ensures that the employer knows to keep the arrangement of the office or workplace as clear and practical as possible.
The employer should also make sure that all of their employees have access to read the health and safety works act if they need to be instructed.
10.1(1.2)
Explain safe working practices for a specific job role in the Creative Media sector
As a member of the production team, keeping risk assessments in mind is always a good idea.
If any heavy lifting is going to occur or handling electrical equipment, creating a risk assessment is required to ensure that risks are kept to a minimum and to ensure that if an accident were to happen, we would already know what to do instantly.
Production teams work and communicate through phones and computers. When you are working around electricity every day, it is easy to forget the high risks that come with it.
As a member of the production team, making sure you are acting maturely and sensibly around it is key, as it decreases the risks of accidents.
For example, having no liquids around your computer or laptop and not running around the office where there’s a chance of something getting knocked over.
As a Production Assistant, I also have the responsibility of letting people know if i have recognised a hazard to a senior member of staff. By flagging this to my employer, they will be able to inform me should anything action need to be taken.
As a member of the production team, keeping risk assessments in mind is always a good idea.
If any heavy lifting is going to occur or handling electrical equipment, creating a risk assessment is required to ensure that risks are kept to a minimum and to ensure that if an accident were to happen, we would already know what to do instantly.
Production teams work and communicate through phones and computers. When you are working around electricity every day, it is easy to forget the high risks that come with it.
As a member of the production team, making sure you are acting maturely and sensibly around it is key, as it decreases the risks of accidents.
For example, having no liquids around your computer or laptop and not running around the office where there’s a chance of something getting knocked over.
As a Production Assistant, I also have the responsibility of letting people know if i have recognised a hazard to a senior member of staff. By flagging this to my employer, they will be able to inform me should anything action need to be taken.
10.1(1.1)
Describe key elements of health and safety regulations, relevant to working in the Creative Media sector
Within the creative media sector, electrical equipment (computers, phones) are the main way to store information, to communicate, and essentially run the whole industry.
In our office we have a machine room, that holds a lot of electrical equipment and so it can very quickly get hot in there. However due to health and safety reasons, cool air conditioning needs to be continuously blown into the room.
This is due to the risk of the room reaching high temperatures, and potentially causing a fire in the office.
Also in an office you need to use caution when having a drink. A huge hazard is having liquid around electrical equipment, creating the potential risk of electrocution.
Another example is making sure the electrical equipment is completely turned off if you are handling it.
As the creative media sector relies on electricity heavily, safety hazards and risks involving electrical equipment are an everyday thing (if you’re not careful), which is why it’s best to always use some caution when in the office.
Within the creative media sector, electrical equipment (computers, phones) are the main way to store information, to communicate, and essentially run the whole industry.
In our office we have a machine room, that holds a lot of electrical equipment and so it can very quickly get hot in there. However due to health and safety reasons, cool air conditioning needs to be continuously blown into the room.
This is due to the risk of the room reaching high temperatures, and potentially causing a fire in the office.
Also in an office you need to use caution when having a drink. A huge hazard is having liquid around electrical equipment, creating the potential risk of electrocution.
Another example is making sure the electrical equipment is completely turned off if you are handling it.
As the creative media sector relies on electricity heavily, safety hazards and risks involving electrical equipment are an everyday thing (if you’re not careful), which is why it’s best to always use some caution when in the office.
8.4(4.3)
Describe examples of independence between team
members
At Editpool we all rely on each other in one way or another during a project. The levels of interdependence will vary depending on what stage we are at in the project.
For example in the beginning during the pre-production stage the editor will be dependent on the production assistant to help with the research, collecting resources such as music, or even images to help create a mood or story board for the trailer.
The production assistant will then be dependent on the editor for his ideas or brief for what to look for. With this the Production Assistant will then have an idea of what genre of music to find, or what kind of past trailers they could use for an example.
During the production process the Editor will be dependent on the Creative Director to give the brief from the client saying exactly what they want. This means by reading the brief, the editor will be able to create something that the client envisioned. The editor will also be dependent on the Creative Director to keep him or her in the guidelines and not stray from what the client wanted.
The Creative Director will also be dependent on the Editor to use their creative skills and talent to create what the client has asked for. The Creative Director is the link between the client and the editor so he works as a point of communication for both, and keeping all who are involved informed about any updates that are happening. For example if there is an amend or the client changes their mind about a shot used in the trailer or a graphic, the Creative Director will then inform the editor, and will rely on them to make that change successfully.
Another example of interdependence is the relationship between me, the Production Assistant and my line manager, the Director of Production.
The Director of Production is dependent on me to assist him in the day to day running of the production department at work. The jobs may be something to do with a project, for example clearing it for TV or getting a restriction, or it could be office related, like getting new folders.
As the Production Assistant, I am reliant on the Director of Production to give me jobs to do. I am also dependent on any information that I may need for a certain job. For example to get the trailers on TV I would need the Director of Production to send me the media plan the client has created, showing me what dates the trailer will be on TV.
Everyone involved in a project will at some point be dependent on another, but this keeps a healthy balance to maintain every ones roles and positions within the company.
At Editpool we all rely on each other in one way or another during a project. The levels of interdependence will vary depending on what stage we are at in the project.
For example in the beginning during the pre-production stage the editor will be dependent on the production assistant to help with the research, collecting resources such as music, or even images to help create a mood or story board for the trailer.
The production assistant will then be dependent on the editor for his ideas or brief for what to look for. With this the Production Assistant will then have an idea of what genre of music to find, or what kind of past trailers they could use for an example.
During the production process the Editor will be dependent on the Creative Director to give the brief from the client saying exactly what they want. This means by reading the brief, the editor will be able to create something that the client envisioned. The editor will also be dependent on the Creative Director to keep him or her in the guidelines and not stray from what the client wanted.
The Creative Director will also be dependent on the Editor to use their creative skills and talent to create what the client has asked for. The Creative Director is the link between the client and the editor so he works as a point of communication for both, and keeping all who are involved informed about any updates that are happening. For example if there is an amend or the client changes their mind about a shot used in the trailer or a graphic, the Creative Director will then inform the editor, and will rely on them to make that change successfully.
Another example of interdependence is the relationship between me, the Production Assistant and my line manager, the Director of Production.
The Director of Production is dependent on me to assist him in the day to day running of the production department at work. The jobs may be something to do with a project, for example clearing it for TV or getting a restriction, or it could be office related, like getting new folders.
As the Production Assistant, I am reliant on the Director of Production to give me jobs to do. I am also dependent on any information that I may need for a certain job. For example to get the trailers on TV I would need the Director of Production to send me the media plan the client has created, showing me what dates the trailer will be on TV.
Everyone involved in a project will at some point be dependent on another, but this keeps a healthy balance to maintain every ones roles and positions within the company.
8.4(4.2)
8.4(4.2)Explain their responsibilities and outputs
within a specific project life cycle
If we look at the pre-production section of a specific project life cycle, we can analyse the roles of the individuals shown in the previous unit 8.4(4.1).
As a production assistant, my role is to do what it essentially says on the tin: assist. This means that during the pre-production section of a project, I am there to help the editor while they think and discuss what they want to create for a certain project.
For example, an editor may want to look at some music, and see which one they feel would suit their idea. To do so, I will be asked to send out a music brief to music libraries, outlining the kind of thing the editor is looking for. The library will then (successfully or not) send over a playlist of which they believe is what I asked for. I will then send on these tracks onto the editor where they may pick from the variety of playlists I have collected for them.
Now looking at the role of the editor, he or she will begin the creative thinking and try to come up with some sort of vision for the project. Editors will communicate with others in the office about their idea, and maybe ask to have a brainstorming session with their colleagues and see what they think and then come up with a final idea. They are able to ask Production Assistant’s for some help, to see if they can collect things such as clips, graphics or music.
The Editor will also communicate closely with the Creative Director, who will keep them up to date on the clients brief.
The Creative Director will oversee how the project is evolving. As they will have first point of contact with the client, they are able to bounce in between the editor and client and make sure that both are happy (although more so the client).
The Creative Director will also input his ideas and have a heavy contribution in what he believes is a good direction for the project. A big part of the Creative Directors role is communication in the pre-production process. He will communicate with the client about the brief, and keep the editor updated if there are any amends or changes to be made.
If we look at the pre-production section of a specific project life cycle, we can analyse the roles of the individuals shown in the previous unit 8.4(4.1).
As a production assistant, my role is to do what it essentially says on the tin: assist. This means that during the pre-production section of a project, I am there to help the editor while they think and discuss what they want to create for a certain project.
For example, an editor may want to look at some music, and see which one they feel would suit their idea. To do so, I will be asked to send out a music brief to music libraries, outlining the kind of thing the editor is looking for. The library will then (successfully or not) send over a playlist of which they believe is what I asked for. I will then send on these tracks onto the editor where they may pick from the variety of playlists I have collected for them.
Now looking at the role of the editor, he or she will begin the creative thinking and try to come up with some sort of vision for the project. Editors will communicate with others in the office about their idea, and maybe ask to have a brainstorming session with their colleagues and see what they think and then come up with a final idea. They are able to ask Production Assistant’s for some help, to see if they can collect things such as clips, graphics or music.
The Editor will also communicate closely with the Creative Director, who will keep them up to date on the clients brief.
The Creative Director will oversee how the project is evolving. As they will have first point of contact with the client, they are able to bounce in between the editor and client and make sure that both are happy (although more so the client).
The Creative Director will also input his ideas and have a heavy contribution in what he believes is a good direction for the project. A big part of the Creative Directors role is communication in the pre-production process. He will communicate with the client about the brief, and keep the editor updated if there are any amends or changes to be made.
8.4(4.1)
Explain the individual roles within a specific team
There are many different roles in the creation of a trailer, and as we are a small organisation the team is really all involved.
In pre-production, a lot of the team get together and discuss whether that is throwing in their ideas for the trailer or what aspect the editor should focus on when creating.
Pre-production is really preparation for when the editor can get their hands on the project and have a go at it.
The people involved include my role a Production Assistant. I may be asked from time to time to send out a music brief, meaning searching for music that the editor feels fits their creation or idea for the trailer. I will send out to multiple libraries, where hopefully I will receive music that works and then sent onto the editor, where they can select which one they wish to use.
The Creative Director also has a big role in the pre-production team, he looks over the ideas the editor has and what route they will take. The Creative Director will always keep in mind what the client has asked for, so if the editor has an idea that is totally going the wrong way, his job is to make sure they get back on the correct path.
The editor of course has a big role in the pre-production time, he or she will start collecting ideas from other trailers or music they have heard before together, and create almost a mood board to show what they have in mind for the specific project. They too will keep in mind the clients brief and try to stay within the lines of it.
There are many different roles in the creation of a trailer, and as we are a small organisation the team is really all involved.
In pre-production, a lot of the team get together and discuss whether that is throwing in their ideas for the trailer or what aspect the editor should focus on when creating.
Pre-production is really preparation for when the editor can get their hands on the project and have a go at it.
The people involved include my role a Production Assistant. I may be asked from time to time to send out a music brief, meaning searching for music that the editor feels fits their creation or idea for the trailer. I will send out to multiple libraries, where hopefully I will receive music that works and then sent onto the editor, where they can select which one they wish to use.
The Creative Director also has a big role in the pre-production team, he looks over the ideas the editor has and what route they will take. The Creative Director will always keep in mind what the client has asked for, so if the editor has an idea that is totally going the wrong way, his job is to make sure they get back on the correct path.
The editor of course has a big role in the pre-production time, he or she will start collecting ideas from other trailers or music they have heard before together, and create almost a mood board to show what they have in mind for the specific project. They too will keep in mind the clients brief and try to stay within the lines of it.
8.3(3.4)
8.3(3.4)Explain the relationship between the specific team and others within the organisation
Here at Editpool; the team is smaller than some might think. We consist of Directors, Producers, Editors and a graphics team.
As we do work as a team on every project, our relationships are maintained at a good level as we always keep in contact with each other on whatever we’re doing, and make sure everyone knows exactly what’s going on.
Editors report to the Creative Director, so during a project their relationship may be closer than mine as I report to the Director of Production.
A specific team within Editpool would be the graphics team; they are able to create the text or any banners shown in a trailer.
The beginning for the graphics team on a project would be receiving a brief from the client. The brief will be given to the Creative Director or Producer, who will then pass it onto the graphics team. This is where the relationship between the graphics team and the Creative Director/Producer begins.
The graphics team will then create what they believe the client is looking for, and then pass it onto the Creative Director for approval. The Creative Director may want to make some amends or have a different idea in mind, so there may be one or multiple conversations about a creation they both like.
Once the Creative Director and the graphics team have both agreed on the graphics, whether that is the style of font or position of the actual graphics, the graphics will then be inserted into the actual trailer and sent off to the client for approval.
Within the Creative Media Sector, communication is absolutely vital to keep a project running.
Here at Editpool; the team is smaller than some might think. We consist of Directors, Producers, Editors and a graphics team.
As we do work as a team on every project, our relationships are maintained at a good level as we always keep in contact with each other on whatever we’re doing, and make sure everyone knows exactly what’s going on.
Editors report to the Creative Director, so during a project their relationship may be closer than mine as I report to the Director of Production.
A specific team within Editpool would be the graphics team; they are able to create the text or any banners shown in a trailer.
The beginning for the graphics team on a project would be receiving a brief from the client. The brief will be given to the Creative Director or Producer, who will then pass it onto the graphics team. This is where the relationship between the graphics team and the Creative Director/Producer begins.
The graphics team will then create what they believe the client is looking for, and then pass it onto the Creative Director for approval. The Creative Director may want to make some amends or have a different idea in mind, so there may be one or multiple conversations about a creation they both like.
Once the Creative Director and the graphics team have both agreed on the graphics, whether that is the style of font or position of the actual graphics, the graphics will then be inserted into the actual trailer and sent off to the client for approval.
Within the Creative Media Sector, communication is absolutely vital to keep a project running.
8.3(3.2)
8.3(3.2)Describe how a specific organisation is funded;
governed and regulated
In this question I shall be discussing the funding, governing and regulation of the BBC.
The BBC is a huge broadcasting service which was founded in 1922. As its one of the UK’s biggest broadcast services, it is funded by TV licence fees. This is the money that the public pay in order to watch their TV.
Furthermore, due to the TV licence fee being absolutely vital in this day and age, this also means that they have a consistent intake of money, keeping their services constant and popular.
The BBC is governed by a board of governors and chairman that keep the public’s interest at heart.
Known as the BBC trust, it has been under controversy with the public’s attitude to how the BBC is broadcast. Their belief is that they are bound to serve the public’s needs.
However this may have to change. Earlier this year it was announced that the BBC Trust will be axed and its powers handed completely to Ofcom.
The BBC work alongside Ofcom to keep their services regulated, meaning that nothing goes on TV that shouldn't be on TV. Ofcom is open to complaints by the public, and as they are funding the BBC broadcasting their opinions are welcome. However recently this year, the BBC and Ofcom have not seen eye to eye, and the BBC are being accused of breaching the Ofcom Broadcasting code by screening a program funded by foreign governments.
In this question I shall be discussing the funding, governing and regulation of the BBC.
The BBC is a huge broadcasting service which was founded in 1922. As its one of the UK’s biggest broadcast services, it is funded by TV licence fees. This is the money that the public pay in order to watch their TV.
Furthermore, due to the TV licence fee being absolutely vital in this day and age, this also means that they have a consistent intake of money, keeping their services constant and popular.
The BBC is governed by a board of governors and chairman that keep the public’s interest at heart.
Known as the BBC trust, it has been under controversy with the public’s attitude to how the BBC is broadcast. Their belief is that they are bound to serve the public’s needs.
However this may have to change. Earlier this year it was announced that the BBC Trust will be axed and its powers handed completely to Ofcom.
The BBC work alongside Ofcom to keep their services regulated, meaning that nothing goes on TV that shouldn't be on TV. Ofcom is open to complaints by the public, and as they are funding the BBC broadcasting their opinions are welcome. However recently this year, the BBC and Ofcom have not seen eye to eye, and the BBC are being accused of breaching the Ofcom Broadcasting code by screening a program funded by foreign governments.
8.3(3.1)
8.3(3.1) Describe the vision, mission and values of a
specific creative media organisation
I shall be looking at the company where I am currently doing my work apprenticeship (Editpool), and investigating and describing what is important to the company when it comes to vision, mission and values.
Editpools vision includes being as creatively successful as it can. Using new ideas to put together a successful campaign for any film and it showing results. With the help of the many talented editors and our creative director here, coming up with new ideas is never a problem.
Editpool is passionate about media and creative thinking, and it’s pretty much the core of everything they do, ensuring to keep standards high for viewers watching it.
One of Editpools mission is to please clients at the same time as creating what they believe works. Editpool wants to make sure they have met the standards of the client, and created even more than what they wanted or expected.
The client usually starts off with a brief, and so Editpools starting point it to be able to look at that brief and expand it.
Editpools values include maintaining a fantastic standard of work that is to be shown in Cinemas or on TV (Etc.) It means keeping the audience engaged in what they are watching and making them want to go and see the film in the future.
Editpool is always coming up with new ideas and ways to do this in order to create a triumphant campaign.
As everyone’s passion in the company is creative media, everyone is able to bounce off each other to complete a successful TV campaign. Editpools vision, mission and values are always maintained throughout the company and throughout a campaign.
I shall be looking at the company where I am currently doing my work apprenticeship (Editpool), and investigating and describing what is important to the company when it comes to vision, mission and values.
Editpools vision includes being as creatively successful as it can. Using new ideas to put together a successful campaign for any film and it showing results. With the help of the many talented editors and our creative director here, coming up with new ideas is never a problem.
Editpool is passionate about media and creative thinking, and it’s pretty much the core of everything they do, ensuring to keep standards high for viewers watching it.
One of Editpools mission is to please clients at the same time as creating what they believe works. Editpool wants to make sure they have met the standards of the client, and created even more than what they wanted or expected.
The client usually starts off with a brief, and so Editpools starting point it to be able to look at that brief and expand it.
Editpools values include maintaining a fantastic standard of work that is to be shown in Cinemas or on TV (Etc.) It means keeping the audience engaged in what they are watching and making them want to go and see the film in the future.
Editpool is always coming up with new ideas and ways to do this in order to create a triumphant campaign.
As everyone’s passion in the company is creative media, everyone is able to bounce off each other to complete a successful TV campaign. Editpools vision, mission and values are always maintained throughout the company and throughout a campaign.
8.2(2.2)
8.2(2.2) Explain and justify
resources required for a specific project
Cast: A story needs characters, and characters need people to play them. A cast enables the story to happen as they act it out. Choosing the cast is a whole project in itself, getting the right look or acting style is key if you want you’re film to be successful.
Crew: In order to make the production equipment work, you’ll need someone who knows how to use them. The crew are really the force behind the filming of everything; they control the lighting, the camera work, or any stunt work that needs to take place and much more.
The crew can also include any make up, hair or costume designers that can keep your characters in your film looking up to scratch.
Locations: In order to capture your film, you need somewhere to do it. This may be either a studio if you are creating your set through location or it could be in another country somewhere, depending on what the story is actually about. Finding the location would be a project in itself as you’d want it to be accurate to the time you've set your film in too.
These are just a few but there are many more resources needed to help create and complete a film, both in the process of production and post production. These resources and people that know how to use them all play a vital part for a film project.
If you wished to create a film, you would need quite a bit of equipment
before starting.
Hopefully you would have your story, your ideas and ‘vision’ before starting but what about the resources?
Props: Props are pretty vital in a film. They can give the illusion you are smashing a real glass bottle over someone’s head or even a phone that someone is using to talk to another character. Props can help develop the scene or even make it more dramatic, for example; if someone shoots someone, they can only do so by holding a gun (which would be a prop).
Production Equipment: This enables you to actually capture and shoot the film. Without lighting, cameras or microphones you wouldn't be able to see or hear any of your characters.
The production equipment is
vital in the actual filming process, getting the scenes you wish to put
together to create a film. Hopefully you would have your story, your ideas and ‘vision’ before starting but what about the resources?
Props: Props are pretty vital in a film. They can give the illusion you are smashing a real glass bottle over someone’s head or even a phone that someone is using to talk to another character. Props can help develop the scene or even make it more dramatic, for example; if someone shoots someone, they can only do so by holding a gun (which would be a prop).
Production Equipment: This enables you to actually capture and shoot the film. Without lighting, cameras or microphones you wouldn't be able to see or hear any of your characters.
Cast: A story needs characters, and characters need people to play them. A cast enables the story to happen as they act it out. Choosing the cast is a whole project in itself, getting the right look or acting style is key if you want you’re film to be successful.
Crew: In order to make the production equipment work, you’ll need someone who knows how to use them. The crew are really the force behind the filming of everything; they control the lighting, the camera work, or any stunt work that needs to take place and much more.
The crew can also include any make up, hair or costume designers that can keep your characters in your film looking up to scratch.
Locations: In order to capture your film, you need somewhere to do it. This may be either a studio if you are creating your set through location or it could be in another country somewhere, depending on what the story is actually about. Finding the location would be a project in itself as you’d want it to be accurate to the time you've set your film in too.
These are just a few but there are many more resources needed to help create and complete a film, both in the process of production and post production. These resources and people that know how to use them all play a vital part for a film project.
8.2(1)
8.2(2.1) Describe the stages of a specific creative media
project life cycle
When beginning a project life cycle within the film trailer business it starts with a brief.
Our director or a producer will take the call from the client, giving the brief for a new project they wish the company to create.
The editor and his or her colleagues may then have a brainstorm, or create a storyboard, something he or she can use around the brief to have a constructive process of creating the trailer.
The editors then have the next vital role in actually creating what the client wants.
Whilst the editor is doing what they do best for however long a period of time, the producer will check up on them every now and again just to make sure they are in keeping with what brief the client supplied.
Once the editor has finished their creation with the Producers approval, they will then be able to send it to the client, who will then either approve, or send back feedback.
Feedback will be improvements the client feels need to happen to the trailer the editor has sent on, for example; change the shots, or change the text.
Once the feedback is received by the editor, then they will be able to adjust the trailer to how the client has asked.
This bounce back of feedback and adjusting may go on for a while; however the client will approve the trailer eventually.
Once approved, the trailer is then sent to our online editor, who neatens everything up. He will then export the film for sound mixing, which is when a separate company amends the sound so it is correct for cinema or TV.
This is pretty much the last leg of the trailer project life cycle, and once completed it will then be sent off for viewers to see.
The trailer project life cycle can be a long or short process, and involves a lot of different people and their knowledge and talent.
When beginning a project life cycle within the film trailer business it starts with a brief.
Our director or a producer will take the call from the client, giving the brief for a new project they wish the company to create.
The editor and his or her colleagues may then have a brainstorm, or create a storyboard, something he or she can use around the brief to have a constructive process of creating the trailer.
The editors then have the next vital role in actually creating what the client wants.
Whilst the editor is doing what they do best for however long a period of time, the producer will check up on them every now and again just to make sure they are in keeping with what brief the client supplied.
Once the editor has finished their creation with the Producers approval, they will then be able to send it to the client, who will then either approve, or send back feedback.
Feedback will be improvements the client feels need to happen to the trailer the editor has sent on, for example; change the shots, or change the text.
Once the feedback is received by the editor, then they will be able to adjust the trailer to how the client has asked.
This bounce back of feedback and adjusting may go on for a while; however the client will approve the trailer eventually.
Once approved, the trailer is then sent to our online editor, who neatens everything up. He will then export the film for sound mixing, which is when a separate company amends the sound so it is correct for cinema or TV.
This is pretty much the last leg of the trailer project life cycle, and once completed it will then be sent off for viewers to see.
The trailer project life cycle can be a long or short process, and involves a lot of different people and their knowledge and talent.
8.1(1.3)
8.1(1.3)Explain the relevant relationships between a range of industries within the Creative Media sector
Radio – Advertising on radio is very popular; with some dramatic dialogue lines and a great voice over you have the perfect radio advert for your film.
Games- The action/comic genres definitely more often than not work closely alongside the gaming side of the sector – maintaining the films attention.
Publishing – Many films will rely on publishing to create the picture/poster advertisement in magazines and newspapers. Another way to promote the specific film to a wider audience.
TV – When it comes to advertisement and promotion for films, TV is one of the biggest factors that films rely on. Through TV, trailers can be created and presented during ad breaks again letting a big audience see it.
Through looking at film it is clear to see the importance and relevance of relationships within the creative media sector between industries.
Within the creative media sector, many industries bounce off each other and
work as a team to create something huge.
If we look at film
for example:
Film is an a huge world in itself, however if you wish create a huge successful project, you will need to ask for some help from multiple industries.
Fashion and Textiles – Films need this industry for the creation of costumes, making sure that everything is of the correct period of time, and helps create a specific character and their personality.
Film is an a huge world in itself, however if you wish create a huge successful project, you will need to ask for some help from multiple industries.
Fashion and Textiles – Films need this industry for the creation of costumes, making sure that everything is of the correct period of time, and helps create a specific character and their personality.
Radio – Advertising on radio is very popular; with some dramatic dialogue lines and a great voice over you have the perfect radio advert for your film.
Games- The action/comic genres definitely more often than not work closely alongside the gaming side of the sector – maintaining the films attention.
Publishing – Many films will rely on publishing to create the picture/poster advertisement in magazines and newspapers. Another way to promote the specific film to a wider audience.
TV – When it comes to advertisement and promotion for films, TV is one of the biggest factors that films rely on. Through TV, trailers can be created and presented during ad breaks again letting a big audience see it.
Through looking at film it is clear to see the importance and relevance of relationships within the creative media sector between industries.
8.1(1.2)
8.1 (1.2) Describe
cross-industry ownership in the Creative Media sector
A lot of today’s sectors work as a sort of umbrella, covering as many different industries as possible, and distributing their work to as wide an audience as possible and expanding their methods of entertaining their audience.
A perfect and successful example of this is Richard Branson’s industry, Virgin. Starting off as a record store, Virgin has is now covering industries including, Virgin record label, Virgin trains, Virgin money, Virgin Atlantic airline, Virgin mobile and the most outstanding one; Virgin Galactic (space journey).
Richard Branson’s company as a whole is clearly covering various sectors and industries around the world. Virgin is able to communicate with as wide an audience and probably possible; music lovers, mobile lovers, flying lovers and of course space lovers.
Through this successful communication and branching into various industries, Branson has been able to maintain successful cross- industry ownership.
A lot of today’s sectors work as a sort of umbrella, covering as many different industries as possible, and distributing their work to as wide an audience as possible and expanding their methods of entertaining their audience.
A perfect and successful example of this is Richard Branson’s industry, Virgin. Starting off as a record store, Virgin has is now covering industries including, Virgin record label, Virgin trains, Virgin money, Virgin Atlantic airline, Virgin mobile and the most outstanding one; Virgin Galactic (space journey).
Richard Branson’s company as a whole is clearly covering various sectors and industries around the world. Virgin is able to communicate with as wide an audience and probably possible; music lovers, mobile lovers, flying lovers and of course space lovers.
Through this successful communication and branching into various industries, Branson has been able to maintain successful cross- industry ownership.
8.1(1.1)
8.1(1.1) Describe the
industries within the Creative Media sector
The Creative Media sector is an ever growing industry in the world of work. In 2013 creatives jobs rose by 66,000 making creative media employment hit a record high of 2.62 million.
As the sector grows as does the industries and roles within it. Industries include TV, Film, publishing, fashion & textiles, games, animation, radio and advertising.
TV – One of the biggest industries within the sector. The amount of channels and programmes are rapidly growing, therefore creating far more employment opportunities. There sole purpose is to create and provide entertainment for the world. Employment can start from being a makeup artist for TV extras, to be the executive director of a show.
Film – Again it has the sole purpose to entertain the world and is also one of the biggest industries in the world. An industry that continues to grow, with thousands of film companies (big or independent) and finds new talent every day.
Publishing – Magazines/books/ Newspaper -
Enables the world to keep up to date with the most recent news, gossip and stories.
Fashion & Textiles – The fashion industry surprisingly crops up in a lot of the creative media sector. Whether being costumes in films or TV, fashion magazines, and obviously advertising. It delivers new trends and ‘cool things’ into society and helps create an image for society.
Games – With the ever evolving PlayStation, Xbox’s and computers and apple technology, there are new games every day. People within the gaming industry are always looking for new ways to make it look more realistic, make it more addictive and more exciting.
Animation – A huge part of film and TV, providing a different kind of visual entertainment.
Radio – Provides news updates and music through multiple different stations – being sent out to various parts of the world. Very popular when it comes to driving,
Advertising – Promoting various industries or products from fashion to food.
The Creative Media sector is an ever growing industry in the world of work. In 2013 creatives jobs rose by 66,000 making creative media employment hit a record high of 2.62 million.
As the sector grows as does the industries and roles within it. Industries include TV, Film, publishing, fashion & textiles, games, animation, radio and advertising.
TV – One of the biggest industries within the sector. The amount of channels and programmes are rapidly growing, therefore creating far more employment opportunities. There sole purpose is to create and provide entertainment for the world. Employment can start from being a makeup artist for TV extras, to be the executive director of a show.
Film – Again it has the sole purpose to entertain the world and is also one of the biggest industries in the world. An industry that continues to grow, with thousands of film companies (big or independent) and finds new talent every day.
Publishing – Magazines/books/ Newspaper -
Enables the world to keep up to date with the most recent news, gossip and stories.
Fashion & Textiles – The fashion industry surprisingly crops up in a lot of the creative media sector. Whether being costumes in films or TV, fashion magazines, and obviously advertising. It delivers new trends and ‘cool things’ into society and helps create an image for society.
Games – With the ever evolving PlayStation, Xbox’s and computers and apple technology, there are new games every day. People within the gaming industry are always looking for new ways to make it look more realistic, make it more addictive and more exciting.
Animation – A huge part of film and TV, providing a different kind of visual entertainment.
Radio – Provides news updates and music through multiple different stations – being sent out to various parts of the world. Very popular when it comes to driving,
Advertising – Promoting various industries or products from fashion to food.
6.4(4.5)
6.4(4.5)Ensure that own personal presentation and behavior meets the requirements of relevant instructions, procedures and legal requirements
Working in the creative media industry means that a lot of the time, there will be clients involved who come to the office for meetings.
Due to this, keeping my behavior proper is a must, as I am an employee; I represent the company in one way or another. For both the clients benefit and the companies, I must conduct myself well to represent a positive light on the company.
My company has generally a relaxed policy in terms of what to wear on a day to day basis, however this changes if meeting with clients or meeting other companies. It’s not so much about you, but how through your presentation of yourself, it affects the image of the company to other people.
Wearing jeans and a T-shirt to a meeting may not impress other companies or clients, and may project a negative image on your company. However wearing a shirt may make all the difference, and project a smart image of the company.
Working in the creative media industry means that a lot of the time, there will be clients involved who come to the office for meetings.
Due to this, keeping my behavior proper is a must, as I am an employee; I represent the company in one way or another. For both the clients benefit and the companies, I must conduct myself well to represent a positive light on the company.
My company has generally a relaxed policy in terms of what to wear on a day to day basis, however this changes if meeting with clients or meeting other companies. It’s not so much about you, but how through your presentation of yourself, it affects the image of the company to other people.
Wearing jeans and a T-shirt to a meeting may not impress other companies or clients, and may project a negative image on your company. However wearing a shirt may make all the difference, and project a smart image of the company.
6.4(4.4)
Report any differences between workplace and suppliers’ or manufacturers’ instructions
I have not yet been able to come across this situation. Any suppliers or manufacturers that enter out company generally give instructions to the employer or whoever is managing the equipment, and as I am an apprentice I am not yet in charge of any new equipment that comes in, furthermore I will not be given any instructions.
I have not yet been able to come across this situation. Any suppliers or manufacturers that enter out company generally give instructions to the employer or whoever is managing the equipment, and as I am an apprentice I am not yet in charge of any new equipment that comes in, furthermore I will not be given any instructions.
6.4(4.3)
6.4(4.3) Suggest ways of reducing risks to health and safety to the appropriate personnel
To ensure a healthy and safe day to day life when at work, a great way to reduce any safety or health risks would be first aid training for more employees.
Currently only a handful has First Aid Training, and not all of them are at work all the time due to meetings or appointments.
This can cause worry as to what would we do if not one of the First Aid Trainees was in the office, and an accident had happened.
By giving more employees the opportunity to take part in First Aid Training, this reduces the risk of that scenario ever happening, and ensures a safe work environment if anything were to go wrong.
Another way to reduce health and safety risks is also giving people the opportunity to speak about anything that they are concerned with and letting everyone know.
A lot of the time employees discover a hazardous situation, take action and then leave the situation. However if everyone was notified about a concern someone had such as, people leaving liquids on their desk, or people not shutting a door completely, this enables everyone in the company to know of this concern and all take part in ensuring that the hazardous situation can end.
Setting other people’s minds to rest.
To ensure a healthy and safe day to day life when at work, a great way to reduce any safety or health risks would be first aid training for more employees.
Currently only a handful has First Aid Training, and not all of them are at work all the time due to meetings or appointments.
This can cause worry as to what would we do if not one of the First Aid Trainees was in the office, and an accident had happened.
By giving more employees the opportunity to take part in First Aid Training, this reduces the risk of that scenario ever happening, and ensures a safe work environment if anything were to go wrong.
Another way to reduce health and safety risks is also giving people the opportunity to speak about anything that they are concerned with and letting everyone know.
A lot of the time employees discover a hazardous situation, take action and then leave the situation. However if everyone was notified about a concern someone had such as, people leaving liquids on their desk, or people not shutting a door completely, this enables everyone in the company to know of this concern and all take part in ensuring that the hazardous situation can end.
Setting other people’s minds to rest.
6.4(4.2)
6.4(4.2) Manage any health and safety risks within own capability and responsibility
If given a task that you are responsible for, anything that may cause a hazard is also your responsibility.
For example, at my company one of my responsibilities is kitchen maintenance. This includes buying the basics (milk, bread) and also ensuring that all the food kept in the fridge is still in date.
This ensures that everyone’s food that is stored in there is kept clean and healthy.
However, if I fail to complete this task, it causes a health risk to my colleagues if unhealthy bacteria contaminates their food. These are risks that are within my capability and completely my responsibility.
Any possible hazard risks big or small should be notified to the employer. Whether it’s a broken fire alarm or a wire sticking out from under a desk, if the employer knows this, they will be able to look out for this in the future, and take serious action if they feel it is needed.
As an employee it is my responsibility to let my employer know if there is a safety hazard in the office.
If I do come across a health or safety hazard, that I feel needs to be dealt with there and then (as long as it is in my capability of doing so), for example, a wire on the floor that could cause someone to fall over or something that may fall off a desk, it is my responsibility as someone who uses the office to work, to take action.
By doing so I am ensuring my fellow colleagues safety, and I am able to notify my employer after and let them know how I handled the situation.
If given a task that you are responsible for, anything that may cause a hazard is also your responsibility.
For example, at my company one of my responsibilities is kitchen maintenance. This includes buying the basics (milk, bread) and also ensuring that all the food kept in the fridge is still in date.
This ensures that everyone’s food that is stored in there is kept clean and healthy.
However, if I fail to complete this task, it causes a health risk to my colleagues if unhealthy bacteria contaminates their food. These are risks that are within my capability and completely my responsibility.
Any possible hazard risks big or small should be notified to the employer. Whether it’s a broken fire alarm or a wire sticking out from under a desk, if the employer knows this, they will be able to look out for this in the future, and take serious action if they feel it is needed.
As an employee it is my responsibility to let my employer know if there is a safety hazard in the office.
If I do come across a health or safety hazard, that I feel needs to be dealt with there and then (as long as it is in my capability of doing so), for example, a wire on the floor that could cause someone to fall over or something that may fall off a desk, it is my responsibility as someone who uses the office to work, to take action.
By doing so I am ensuring my fellow colleagues safety, and I am able to notify my employer after and let them know how I handled the situation.
6.4(4.1)
6.4(4.1) Work safely in accordance with own level of competence, relevant instructions and legal requirements, following environmentally friendly practices
In the workplace, everyone should be responsible for their own health and safety when they can. If there are situations in which I don’t have a lot of information (pulling out cables / handing electrical equipment), it is best to leave it, create a risk assessment and then wait for someone who does have the knowledge needed to complete the task.
Once you have begun your employment, hopefully you will have been taught the basics thoroughly. If asked to complete a task that you have not yet been educated in or shown, then it is not your position to complete that task as you will not be able to complete it competently, and will probably make quite a few mistakes along the way!
When working, you should always conform to any instructions or legal requirements that have been given to you, ensuring that you are working in a sensible and safe manner, and if you do make any mistakes, at least you were following the instructions that were given.
Many companies, (including mine) normally give a ‘starter pack’ or guide. This is very useful for new employees as it can work as something to fall back on if no one is around and you are stuck. It is also useful as you are able to almost familiarize yourself with any software, websites or important information given that you are supposed to follow.
In the workplace, everyone should be responsible for their own health and safety when they can. If there are situations in which I don’t have a lot of information (pulling out cables / handing electrical equipment), it is best to leave it, create a risk assessment and then wait for someone who does have the knowledge needed to complete the task.
Once you have begun your employment, hopefully you will have been taught the basics thoroughly. If asked to complete a task that you have not yet been educated in or shown, then it is not your position to complete that task as you will not be able to complete it competently, and will probably make quite a few mistakes along the way!
When working, you should always conform to any instructions or legal requirements that have been given to you, ensuring that you are working in a sensible and safe manner, and if you do make any mistakes, at least you were following the instructions that were given.
Many companies, (including mine) normally give a ‘starter pack’ or guide. This is very useful for new employees as it can work as something to fall back on if no one is around and you are stuck. It is also useful as you are able to almost familiarize yourself with any software, websites or important information given that you are supposed to follow.
6.3(3.4)
6.3(3.4)Take action to address any hazards in accordance with workplace procedures and legal requirements
To prepare for any hazardous situation you feel may cause harm to anyone, the best way is a risk assessment. Through this you are able to see what you can manage about the situation or change, to secure maximum safety.
For example, handling heavy equipment has possible risks - Someone lifting incorrectly and dropping the heavy equipment.
Risk assessments let you measure what the probability of the risk is (High, Medium or Low).
As in my risk assessment, one of the management procedures is to try and get as many people to help carry the heavy equipment. A risk assessment also gives the opportunity for you to let your colleagues around you understand the situation and what procedures will be taken for safety.
Risk assessments allow you to think about any possibly risks that could happen. Even if the risk is slight, you should always be prepared.
To prepare for any hazardous situation you feel may cause harm to anyone, the best way is a risk assessment. Through this you are able to see what you can manage about the situation or change, to secure maximum safety.
For example, handling heavy equipment has possible risks - Someone lifting incorrectly and dropping the heavy equipment.
Risk assessments let you measure what the probability of the risk is (High, Medium or Low).
As in my risk assessment, one of the management procedures is to try and get as many people to help carry the heavy equipment. A risk assessment also gives the opportunity for you to let your colleagues around you understand the situation and what procedures will be taken for safety.
Risk assessments allow you to think about any possibly risks that could happen. Even if the risk is slight, you should always be prepared.
EXAMPLE OF
A RISK ASSESSMENT
Handling heavy / electrical equipment
Handling heavy / electrical equipment
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Hazard
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Impact
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Likelihood
(High/Medium/Low) |
Management
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By
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Lifting heavy equipment
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Someone may pick up equipment in the incorrect way and injure
themselves
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Medium
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Preparation beforehand, getting as many as people to lift the heavy
equipment, making sure people know how to lift in the correct way
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Lucy Nagle
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Lifting heavy equipment
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Someone may drop the heavy equipment
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Medium
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Gaining as much help to lift the equipment or placing it on a cart
for ease of movement
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Lucy Nagle
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6.3(3.3)
6.3(3.3)Check which potentially unsafe working practices present the highest risk to self and others
The most common unsafe working practice is having a drink next to electrical equipment. It can cause serious injury to yourself and others if spilled. As it is one of the most common unsafe practices, there is more chance of a safety risk happening in the office.
If someone is unable to hear the fire alarm (editing suites), this creates a very serious health and safety hazard.
This means the person will not be alerted that there is a fire and if on their own there will be no one there to alert them either.
If this does happen, it may be incredibly difficult and dangerous for him or her to evacuate and escape the building and fire. This of course presents a very huge risk to those involved.
The most common unsafe working practice is having a drink next to electrical equipment. It can cause serious injury to yourself and others if spilled. As it is one of the most common unsafe practices, there is more chance of a safety risk happening in the office.
If someone is unable to hear the fire alarm (editing suites), this creates a very serious health and safety hazard.
This means the person will not be alerted that there is a fire and if on their own there will be no one there to alert them either.
If this does happen, it may be incredibly difficult and dangerous for him or her to evacuate and escape the building and fire. This of course presents a very huge risk to those involved.
6.3(3.2)
6.3(3.2)Identify any unsafe practices in own workplace and job role
Within my place of work there are fire extinguishers, directions to fire exits, fire extinguisher instructions and an emergency fire alarm. However as there are editing suits, most of which are soundproof, the editors inside may have trouble hearing the fire alarm.
Furthermore, when editing they may have their music on extremely loud, or have headphones on, meaning they may not be able to hear it at all.
If a separate alarm could be installed in each editing suite or an automatic light, this would ensure that editors would alerted to evacuate quickly and safely.
When in the workplace, people tend to leave cups of tea/coffee on their desk with electrical items around, creating a hazardous situation for themselves and possibly those around them. Furthermore, people will walk around with cups of hot drinks, again causing a possible health and safety risk.
If my colleagues were to be reminded by a poster or instructions placed on a wall by the kitchen, this would decrease the potential of a hazardous situation.
Sometimes electrical equipment may be entering or leaving the building, meaning my colleagues may have to handle it. If heavy, this could cause an opportunity for a serious injury.
If a risk assessment were to be created beforehand, this would help people prepare for handling the equipment , and let others know in the office.
Within my place of work there are fire extinguishers, directions to fire exits, fire extinguisher instructions and an emergency fire alarm. However as there are editing suits, most of which are soundproof, the editors inside may have trouble hearing the fire alarm.
Furthermore, when editing they may have their music on extremely loud, or have headphones on, meaning they may not be able to hear it at all.
If a separate alarm could be installed in each editing suite or an automatic light, this would ensure that editors would alerted to evacuate quickly and safely.
When in the workplace, people tend to leave cups of tea/coffee on their desk with electrical items around, creating a hazardous situation for themselves and possibly those around them. Furthermore, people will walk around with cups of hot drinks, again causing a possible health and safety risk.
If my colleagues were to be reminded by a poster or instructions placed on a wall by the kitchen, this would decrease the potential of a hazardous situation.
Sometimes electrical equipment may be entering or leaving the building, meaning my colleagues may have to handle it. If heavy, this could cause an opportunity for a serious injury.
If a risk assessment were to be created beforehand, this would help people prepare for handling the equipment , and let others know in the office.
6.3(3.1)
6.3(3.1)Identify workplace instructions relevant to own job
Within our office we all have internal passes. This enables us and only us to get in and around the office. Rooms such as the edit suites have specific passes for each editor to use.
This is of course for security reasons, to prevent any risk of equipment being taken or handled without permission.
We also have fire action instructions, something I have familiarized myself with. These are next to the fire exit, letting me and my colleagues know where to go in case of an evacuation.
Below the fire action instructions are 2 fire extinguishers, one water and one CO2.
There are instructions on how to use them and also when and where the appropriate uses for them are. For example, what type of fire can it be used for and what it can’t be used for.
Within our office we all have internal passes. This enables us and only us to get in and around the office. Rooms such as the edit suites have specific passes for each editor to use.
This is of course for security reasons, to prevent any risk of equipment being taken or handled without permission.
We also have fire action instructions, something I have familiarized myself with. These are next to the fire exit, letting me and my colleagues know where to go in case of an evacuation.
Below the fire action instructions are 2 fire extinguishers, one water and one CO2.
There are instructions on how to use them and also when and where the appropriate uses for them are. For example, what type of fire can it be used for and what it can’t be used for.
6.2(2.2)
6.2(2.2)Describe procedures for dealing with risks outside the scope of own responsibility, identifying the appropriate personnel with whom to liaise in own workplace
Everyday there is potential for an emergency situation to occur which has not happened before.
If this situation arises, it is best to be as prepared as possible before it happens.
One thing to do is if there are any contact details (electrician, plumber etc.) who work specifically for your company, you can collect them and keep them somewhere, so if need be you have help at hand.
Also learning who in your company is First Aid trained, so if any injuries, cuts or falls happen you can contact them straight away.
If you are worried about any health and safety hazards when you first begin your employment, talk to your employer. He or she may be able to help this situation and prevent any opportunities for injuries or health and safety hazards.
I would speak to my Managing Director if I felt there were any problems or concerns that I had. My Managing Director can then address the problem and hopefully proceed to manage the concern I had.
Everyday there is potential for an emergency situation to occur which has not happened before.
If this situation arises, it is best to be as prepared as possible before it happens.
One thing to do is if there are any contact details (electrician, plumber etc.) who work specifically for your company, you can collect them and keep them somewhere, so if need be you have help at hand.
Also learning who in your company is First Aid trained, so if any injuries, cuts or falls happen you can contact them straight away.
If you are worried about any health and safety hazards when you first begin your employment, talk to your employer. He or she may be able to help this situation and prevent any opportunities for injuries or health and safety hazards.
I would speak to my Managing Director if I felt there were any problems or concerns that I had. My Managing Director can then address the problem and hopefully proceed to manage the concern I had.
6.2(2.1)
As a new employee, familiarizing myself with the offices location and the fire exits is very important as if for any reason myself and my colleagues had to evacuate the building, I would know immediately where to exit and where is a safe place to stand once evacuated.
Also moving around the office in a calm and careful manner is something I myself need to maintain as there is a risk I could bump into someone and injure them or spill a hot drink on them. Also not throwing things across the office space as there is potential for a harmful risk.
As I am an apprentice in this company, it is mine along with others responsibility that I let my employer know if I find any potential hazardous situations or risks in the office that could occur in day to day life. By addressing the situation, my employer and I would be able to find ways of preventing the potential hazardous situation and maintaining a safe environment for all to work in.
6.1(1.3)
Outline key hazards and risks within own job role, describing precautions
As I work purely on a computer to complete my tasks for the day, I need to maintain a tidy working area and make sure that no wires can cause any potential danger to me or any others around me. Keeping a tidy desk decreases the potential of any hazardous situations, for example items on my desk falling on the floor, furthermore someone tripping over them.
I, myself also need to be aware of my actions around the office and maintain a safe day to day working life. This includes actions making sure I have no liquids around or near electrical equipment and familiarizing myself with the fire exits and instructions.
This not only will ensure my safety but also my colleagues in the office.
If I am taking part in an activity in the office, or am completing a task that I feel may be a hazardous situation with multiple risks, I will complete a risk assessment. This will enable me to look ahead, and see how I can prevent any risks or how I can overcome any dangers that may occur when completing the task. This can also let others know around the office of any potential dangers or risks and also let them know how they can to prevent hazardous situations.
As I work purely on a computer to complete my tasks for the day, I need to maintain a tidy working area and make sure that no wires can cause any potential danger to me or any others around me. Keeping a tidy desk decreases the potential of any hazardous situations, for example items on my desk falling on the floor, furthermore someone tripping over them.
I, myself also need to be aware of my actions around the office and maintain a safe day to day working life. This includes actions making sure I have no liquids around or near electrical equipment and familiarizing myself with the fire exits and instructions.
This not only will ensure my safety but also my colleagues in the office.
If I am taking part in an activity in the office, or am completing a task that I feel may be a hazardous situation with multiple risks, I will complete a risk assessment. This will enable me to look ahead, and see how I can prevent any risks or how I can overcome any dangers that may occur when completing the task. This can also let others know around the office of any potential dangers or risks and also let them know how they can to prevent hazardous situations.
6.1(1.2)
As I work in an office alongside a production team and multiple editors, there is an incredible amount of machinery throughout our office.
Along with machines, comes a wire, meaning that this is a hazardous situation in which people may trip over and injure themselves or others around them.
The wiring in our offices is stored away, whether that be kept behind the desk, shelving or under cable covers. Furthermore this blocks the likelihood of a hazard.
In our offices there is a machine room, with multiple machines sat on top of one another. This is a big hazard however air conditioning is consistently blown through the room keeping all machines cool, and fire safe.
However, in case of a fire there are multiple signs showing the ‘fire exits’ along with fire extinguishers and an emergency fire alarm. Every Friday the fire alarms are tested to make sure that they are all functioning properly throughout the building.
Being in an office where the majority of equipment is electrical, there are huge hazards when it comes handling electrical equipment and the chance of safety risks. To keep possible risks to a minimum, multiple safety precautions are taken when around electricity, for example no liquids around the electricity and knowing when to turn them off and on (if handling the machine).
6.1(1.1)
Define hazards and risks
Hazards and risks are often perceived to mean the same thing, an accident that can occur in everyday life, however there is a difference in their definition.
A hazard occurs when there is a situation or a factor that could potentially harm someone in one way or another. An example of a hazard is a wet floor - which can create the risk of someone falling over - which can then cause someone to hurt themselves.
The hazard comes before the risk. However if the hazard is not removed, that gives the opportunity for someone to seriously hurt themselves. This is the risk, the probability that someone will injure themselves when exposed to a hazardous situation.
Risk assessments are put in place (especially for places of work and in schools) for these exact types of situations to be prevented diligently.
Hazards and risks are often perceived to mean the same thing, an accident that can occur in everyday life, however there is a difference in their definition.
A hazard occurs when there is a situation or a factor that could potentially harm someone in one way or another. An example of a hazard is a wet floor - which can create the risk of someone falling over - which can then cause someone to hurt themselves.
The hazard comes before the risk. However if the hazard is not removed, that gives the opportunity for someone to seriously hurt themselves. This is the risk, the probability that someone will injure themselves when exposed to a hazardous situation.
Risk assessments are put in place (especially for places of work and in schools) for these exact types of situations to be prevented diligently.
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
5.3(3.4)
5.3(3.4) Liaise with appropriate colleagues to ensure effective and productive working
Again; this is a situation which is in need of the key skill communication.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need help or more detail about the task you’ve been asked to complete, then liaising with your employer or colleague is vital.
If I come across an issue or complication in my work, through communication with colleagues, I should be able to resolve the situation whilst overcoming the problem.
Through situations like this, it will also help me learn about how to deal with future complications in the workplace.
Liaising with my employers ensures that I have all the information and knowledge I need to complete a task and simply just go through my day to day life.
Clients are a very important part in the Creative Media industry. Knowing what the client wants is important and liaising with them enables you to understand thoroughly. For example, when creating a trailer, the client will produce ‘guidelines’ or rather a brief description of what they feel looks right in the trailer.
There will always be changes, small your big that will have to be made to please the client, and to make sure they have received what they had asked for. Through Communication and sharing these vital pieces of information, the editor will be able to form and produce a trailer that is to the clients standards.
As said before, this is another example of how vital communicating internally and externally (with clients or other companies) is and needed to create workflow.
Again; this is a situation which is in need of the key skill communication.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need help or more detail about the task you’ve been asked to complete, then liaising with your employer or colleague is vital.
If I come across an issue or complication in my work, through communication with colleagues, I should be able to resolve the situation whilst overcoming the problem.
Through situations like this, it will also help me learn about how to deal with future complications in the workplace.
Liaising with my employers ensures that I have all the information and knowledge I need to complete a task and simply just go through my day to day life.
Clients are a very important part in the Creative Media industry. Knowing what the client wants is important and liaising with them enables you to understand thoroughly. For example, when creating a trailer, the client will produce ‘guidelines’ or rather a brief description of what they feel looks right in the trailer.
There will always be changes, small your big that will have to be made to please the client, and to make sure they have received what they had asked for. Through Communication and sharing these vital pieces of information, the editor will be able to form and produce a trailer that is to the clients standards.
As said before, this is another example of how vital communicating internally and externally (with clients or other companies) is and needed to create workflow.
5.3(3.3)
5.3(3.3) Resolve any conflict situations or dissatisfaction as necessary
When addressing a situation that involves disappointment or conflict, the best and only way to approach is, is to stay in a calm and mature manner. If trying to get your point across with a shouting or angry tone, they won’t be heard and it will only add ‘fuel to the fire’.
Calling a meeting would be your first step, giving people time to prepare for it and prepare what to say. It also gives you time to prepare. Assess the situation and decide what’s best to say so your points sound completely valid or at least reasonable.
When actually addressing the situation, it should be taken care of in a private place where others are not able to overhear. You and the person or people you would like to address should be the only people present, unless your employer would like to be there to assess the situation and make sure everything that is said is within professional guidelines.
The key to resolving conflict is to stay as calm as you can. If you feel you’re self-getting worked up, it is best to dismiss yourself from the meeting. Staying calm will also make sure that any points you are making will get across very clearly and won’t be overshadowed by your attitude.
Furthermore, remember to listen to the other person’s points and try to understand them in a calm manner, and then respond in a way to show you have listened.
As long as you follow these points, then any point you are trying to make should be sent across in a direct and coherent way, enabling you to resolve the issue in a mature manner.
When addressing a situation that involves disappointment or conflict, the best and only way to approach is, is to stay in a calm and mature manner. If trying to get your point across with a shouting or angry tone, they won’t be heard and it will only add ‘fuel to the fire’.
Calling a meeting would be your first step, giving people time to prepare for it and prepare what to say. It also gives you time to prepare. Assess the situation and decide what’s best to say so your points sound completely valid or at least reasonable.
When actually addressing the situation, it should be taken care of in a private place where others are not able to overhear. You and the person or people you would like to address should be the only people present, unless your employer would like to be there to assess the situation and make sure everything that is said is within professional guidelines.
The key to resolving conflict is to stay as calm as you can. If you feel you’re self-getting worked up, it is best to dismiss yourself from the meeting. Staying calm will also make sure that any points you are making will get across very clearly and won’t be overshadowed by your attitude.
Furthermore, remember to listen to the other person’s points and try to understand them in a calm manner, and then respond in a way to show you have listened.
As long as you follow these points, then any point you are trying to make should be sent across in a direct and coherent way, enabling you to resolve the issue in a mature manner.
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