This document provides a template for conducting a risk assessment for a photography shoot. It lists several potential hazards to consider, including electrical equipment, public transportation, open water, theft, bad weather, interactions with the general public, tripping, getting lost, and assault. For each hazard, it evaluates who may be harmed, what property could be damaged, existing risk controls, the risk assessment level, and any further actions needed to reduce risk. An accompanying chart defines risk assessment levels from extreme to low based on the likelihood and severity of consequences.

1. PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT 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.
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HAZARD IN WHICH
LOCATION IS
THIS HAZARD
PRESENT?
PERSON WHO MAY
BE HARMED
PROPERTY THAT
COULD BE
DAMAGED
RISK CONTROLS
ALREADY IN PLACE
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
Electrical
Equipment Getting
Damaged
Nikon D3100
Camera Wires
Camera Being
dropped/Used
inappropriately
Knowledge of how
and when to use
camera
appropriately and
safely. Using neck
strap on camera to
keep safe.
High Inspecting camera
beforehand to
make sure it’s safe
and in working
order.

2. Public
Transport/Vehicles
General Public and
Photographer
Walking out in front
of traffic- injuring
both public and
photographer.
Nikon D3100 Traffic lights, Zebra
Crossings.
Extreme Ensuring everyone
knows how to act
appropriately and
safely around busy
roads. Making sure
to use crossings and
not allowing photos
to be taken from
tram lines/road.
Manchester Ship
Canal: Open Water
Photographer
Dropping
equipment into
water/Falling into
water.
Nikon D3100 Barriers surrounding
canal.
Ensuring everyone
knows how to act
appropriately near
open water- not
leaning or climbing
over barrier.
Keeping camera
away from water.
Knowing where
buoyancy aids are-benefit
if people
know how to swim
in case of accident.
Theft Photographer
Nikon D3100 Emergency number
(999)
Adult Supervision
Wearing neck strap.
Moderate Staying within
public areas.
Travelling in groups.
Access to a phone.
Bad Weather:
Rain/Temperature
Photographer Nikon D3100
Equipment getting
damaged.
Photographer
getting ill.
Plenty of areas to
seek shelter.
High Checking weather
beforehand-bringing
umbrella/sun
cream. Dressing
accordingly to

3. weather forecast.
Knowing when it’s
safe to use
equipment.
General Public General Public
Photographer
Nikon D3100 Knowing when it’s
appropriate to take
photo as to not
aggravate anyone.
Knowing if it’s
obvious that
someone doesn’t
want to be within a
frame.
Moderate Apologising when
appropriate.
Ensuring
photographer
doesn’t get in the
way of general
public or harm
anyone. Being
aware of
surroundings.
Tripping/Falling
over
Photographer Nikon D3100 Wearing camera
strap around neck
to keep it safe.
Being aware of
surroundings.
Moderate Wearing
appropriate
footwear.
Getting Lost Photographer Ensuring you have
access to a mobile
phone. Staying in
pairs/groups.
High Having a map.
Getting Assaulted Photographer Staying in
groups/pairs.
Having access to
mobile phone.
Knowing emergency
number. Adult
Supervision.
Extreme Ensuring you’re
within a busy,
public area.

4. Risk Assessment Chart
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
injury)
HIGH
Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly
delayed)
MODERATE
Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences LOW