1. STUDENT RISK ASSESSMENT
Date: 16/09/13
Location: Media Studies
HAZARDS
Hazard
Regardless of control measures
Persons
at risk
*1
Task being assessed: Students filming/taking photos in college
General Risk assessment
DEGREE OF RISK
Worst
Probability
Risk
outcome
Rating
*2
*3
A-E
CONTROL MEASURES
Existing control measures taken
against the risk
Student Name: Joe Bodfish
ACTION PLAN
What further control
measures are required when
and by whom

2. A student could trip and fall while
taking photos this may result in
injury involving broken bones or
cuts.
St
A hazard may include a student
getting too cold while outside this
may result in hyperthermia and death
St
A student could drop the camera
resulting in sharp glass etc.
Some areas of the college may be
under construction and therefore may
have hazards such as falling bricks.
*1
Sf = staff
St = students
Cr = contractors
Cl = cleaners
V = visitors
Min
R
B
Min
R
D
St
Min
Ps
C
St
Min
R
B
D = people with disabilities
X = young/inexperienced
L = lone workers
W = women of child-bearing
age
The student should take care when
taking photos and ensure he/she is in a
comfortable position
Further control could include
warning signs and cones around
dangerous areas. The students
should also be informed about
being careful
The student should always ensure they
are warm enough by making sure they
have coats etc.
Coats and blankets could be
supplied to the students whilst
taking photos to avoid the students
getting too cold.
The student should always have a firm
grip on the camera and if possible wear
a camera strap.
Ensure all cameras have straps on
so if the student lets go of the
camera the camera will not hit the
floor and smash.
Students should make sure they avoid
these dangerous hazardous areas.
Make sure all students are aware
of these danger zones and should
take time and care to avoid these
ares.
*2 This is without control measures
F = fatal
Maj = major injury or permanent disability
Min = minor injury
NR = non-reportable
*3 This is with control measures in place
Fr = frequent/likely/could occur repeatedly/expected
Pr = probable/not surprised/might occur often
Ps = possible/could occur sometime
R = remote/unlikely but conceivable
U = unlikely/improbable such that likelihood is almost zero