Health & Safety.

As with everything, care and caution needs to be taken during the process of taking photos, and then when developing them. The following rules and tips should help prevent any accidents from happening.

In the studio:

• Cables - As the studio may be dark, care needs to be taken regarding wires and cables, as you may trip over them.
• Lights - Flashes get really hot and very bright, so you must avoid staring into them.
• Backdrops - Very heavy and expensive.
• Coats/bags - Need to be put somewhere safe, so people don't trip over them.
• Food/drink - Are not allowed, to avoid any spillages and mess.

In the dark room:

• Coats/bags - Don't take them in.
• Food/drink - Same as above, do not take any in. As they could potentially ruin pieces of work if spilled.
• Wet and dry areas - Keep separate from one another.
• Chemical spills - If one occurs, inform the tutor immediately.
• Clothing - The dark room can get quite hot, so it is advised to wear loose clothing. Also, either bring a set of old clothes or wear them initially, as chemicals may spill on them.

And of course, sensible behaviour at all times.