In the beginning of the session, our roles for the exhibition were clearly reiterated to ensure that we understood and were satisfied. My role is within the production side of the exhibition, mapping the space, dressing necessary areas, and writing up risk assessments for the use of the plinths within the exhibition.
One of the tasks assigned to me on the day, was to write up a risk assessment for the use of the plinths. This was fairly easy for me as I have already come across risk assessments in D&T. The next task was to take note off any important features of the exhibition hall, that have to be considered for the final opening, such as available power outlets and their positions.
I was rather surprised by the amount of risks posed by the plinths, that were so basic in appearance. There were a few things that I hadn’t thought to consider, such as the use of the projectors, the potential for them to overheat, and the precautions that had already been placed for that risk. This experience highlighted how even the simplest of things could this pose a threat, and how my mind is prone to over-complicating such things, which, like then, causes me to miss these things.
