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health & safety policy see also fire precautions 
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Common sense prevails at all times Legislation is complied with wherever it exists The 
is operated in the most safety conscious manner feasible which is compatible
with the task at hand We suggest you read our terms All high energy flash lamps are fitted with safety glasses All electrical circuits are used within their ratings and the installation is compliant Equipment is quarantined if found to be faulty for any reason All participating visitors are acquainted with the potential problems in a blacked out environment when power is failed Visitors using aids such as wheelchairs are provided compliant access to the ground floor only Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted entry |
| advice to visitors | Photographic studios are filled with expensive
and potentially dangerous equipment It is important that all visitors treat the working environment as a place to move around carefully and to be aware that some items are hot and can be moving In addition some set-ups may be balanced and a small push can do a lot of damage. |
| baggage hoist | Usage of the baggage hoist must be
supervised by a trained person wearing a safety harness
The hoist doors must be attended by a trained person at all times when unlocked and open Visitors and staff must not approach closer than 2m from the open doorway when the hoist is in use The hoist doorway is to be locked during normal occupation and only unlocked for specific use |
| advice to renters | In addition to normal common sense precautions when setting
up lighting and backdrops, special care is needed with trailing cables
13A electrical outlets must be switched OFF before insertion or removal of a plug Care must be taken when shooting youngsters or animals that the flash is `expected' or known to cause no problems before use Modelling lamps should be extinguished prior to moving the lamphead Flash heads must only be fired when fitted with safety glasses |