This document provides a template for assessing risks associated with film production activities. It outlines how to identify hazards, who or what may be harmed, existing controls, and determining risk levels. Examples of hazards included are wet floors, props, trailing wires/cables, and cars. For each hazard, the relevant scene, those affected, any property damage, existing controls, risk level, and further actions needed are considered. A risk assessment chart is also included to help evaluate likelihood and consequences of hazards. The overall goal is to anticipate risks and take appropriate steps to protect cast, crew and equipment during movie production.

1. Mark Grayson
FILM PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT
This document is intended as a basic template to assist in the completion of a risk assessment for film production activities.
Detailed information is available from a variety of risk management and risk assessment specialists. Useful information can also be obtained
from the Health & Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk
When conducting a risk assessment, consider all the likely hazards; who may be harmed, property which may be damaged, and the controls
already in place. Then, for each likely hazard, bearing in mind the controls already in place, record the ‘risk assessment’ level. The further
action(s) to be considered will be determined by the level of risk assessment.
HAZARD IN WHICH SCENE PERSON WHO MAY PROPERTY THAT RISK CONTROLS RISK ASSESSMENT FURTHER ACTION
IS THIS HAZARD BE HARMED COULD BE ALREADY IN PLACE *See chart TO BE TAKEN
PRESENT? DAMAGED
Wet Floor Scene 1 Cast or Crew Production Signs when HIGH Cast and Crew must
equipment appropriate wear appropriate
footwear at all
times
Props Scene 2 Cast and Crew N/A Moderate Making sure that all
props are out of the
way including wires
to ensure no one
falls over them
Trailing All Scenes Cast or Crew All production Electrical tapes used Moderate Wires and leads
Wires/Cables equipments to fix wires to the kept to a minimum
ground/walls
Cars Scene 3 Cast or Crew All production Barriers / Pavement Extreme Be aware of cars
equipments everywhere when
working outside and
near roads

2. Mark Grayson
Risk Assessment Chart
Think about the likelihood of the potential hazard vs. the consequences if it actually happens.
Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get EXTREME
seriously hurt)
Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor HIGH
injury)
Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly MODERATE
delayed)
Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences LOW