In order to make sure that I know where i am recording, when I am recording and if I have permission to record, I have to use forms. Below are location scouting forms that are used when looking for possible locations. For example, a company may have 20 locations in mind, but they need to record on certain dates and times. The location scouting sheets contain information about the soundscape, dates and times you can record, Adress and who to contact. After going through the scouting processs a company will narrow the locations down to the best area to record in. After this, they will contact the company for permissions to record and fianalise details. I have my own versions of these forms which grant me permission to record inside Sunderland College. To make recording as safe as possible, risk assessments must be taken in order to know what poses as a risk. Due to the podcast being recorded while sitting down, there arnt many risks but they must be done. therfore, before recording start