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.
HAZARD IN WHICH SCENE
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
Bad Weather Photographer. NikonD3100
Equipment getting
damaged.
Photographer
getting ill.
Plenty of areas to
seek shelter.
High Checking weather
beforehand.
Wearing weather
appropriate
clothing- coats, sun
cream, and
umbrella. Knowing
when it’s
appropriate to use
equipment.
Camera Flash General Public.
Epileptic fit from
camera.
Knowing when it’s
appropriate to use
camera.
Moderate Having on
understanding of
when strangers fin
camera
uncomfortable.
Theft Photographer. NikonD3100. Emergency number
(999)
High Ensuring access to a
phone, Staying

2. Adult supervision.
Wearing neck strap.
within busy public
areas. Travelling in
groups.
Getting Lost Photographer. Ensuring access to a
phone. Staying in
groups/pairs.
Moderate Access to a map.
Public
Transport/Vehicles
Photographer.
General Public.
Walking in front
traffic, injuring both
photographer and
public.
NikonD3100 Traffic lights, Zebra
Crossings.
Extreme Ensuring everyone
knows how to
behave
appropriately and
safely around roads.
Ensuring everyone
follows safety
precautions already
in place- zebra
crossing, traffic
lights. Not allowing
photos to be taken
from roads or tram
lines.
Tripping/Falling
over
Photographer. NikonD3100 Ensuring camera
strap is worn around
neck to keep it safe.
Being aware of
surroundings.
High Wearing
appropriate
footwear and
clothing.
Disturbing
neighbours
Photographer.
General Public.
Aggravating them-causing
fight or
complaints.
NikonD3100 Knowing to be polite
and following
instructions when
asked of.
Apologising when
appropriate.
Moderate Ensuring you don’t
cause disruption.

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