Risk assessment (media)

1. Risk Assessment

2. Risk Assessment Table
Hazard Person or persons
at risk
Likelihood of hazard (1=
least likely to happen, 5=
most likely)
Severity of
hazard (1=
lowest risk, 5 =
highest risk)
Risk level
Likelihood +
severity /2
Measure taken to reduce risk
Park area Participants in the
movie or film.
2 – If the wooden
equipment is wet then it
can be slippery however if
not used then there is no
real issue. On its own no
real risk.
2 – Potential for
bruises or
sprains as wood
can be wet.
However no
fatalities from
the equipment
can occur.
4 out of 10
risk level.
Avoid park area if wet or dark as it
can be dangerous.
However safe if you are there with
another participant.
Field Participants in the
movie or film.
1 – The only real risk is
slipping on wet grass.
2 – Potential
bruising and or
sprains. No real
heavy damage.
3 out of 10
risk level.
No out of control running across
the field and watch for uneven
ground.
Woods Participants in the
movie or film.
3 – Tripping, falling from or
running into trees and
uneven ground.
3 – Potential
bruising and or
sprains. Blood
injuries like cuts
or scratches.
6 out of 10
risk level.
Avoid running in the wooded area
and don’t climb trees.

3. Hazard Person or persons
at risk
Likelihood of hazard (1=
least likely to happen, 5=
most likely)
Severity of
hazard (1=
lowest risk, 5 =
highest risk)
Risk level
Likelihood +
severity /2
Measure taken to reduce risk
Car Park Participants in the
movie or film.
3 – Car park has moving
vehicles and blind spots.
This means extra care must
be taken in and around
these areas.
4 – Potential for
bruises or
breaks. In worst
case there is a
potential for
death.
7 out of 10
risk level.
Avoid car park area if wet or dark
as it can be dangerous.
However safe if you are there with
another participant and are
mindful of the vehicles in the local
area.
Train station Participants in the
movie or film.
3 – The only real risk is
falling onto the tracks or
standing to close to them.
5 – Potential
death if extreme
care is not taken.
8 out of 10
risk level.
Walk around the station and
maintain constant awareness of
where you are at all times.
Town Centre Participants in the
movie or film.
4 – Tripping, falling or being
hit by any number of things
such as bikes, buses and
people etc.
3 – Potential
bruising if ne
falls over. Death
due to traffic can
occur.
7 out of 10
risk level.
Avoid running around the town
centre to avoid collisions. Extra
care should be taken when
crossing roads etc.
Risk Assessment Table

4. Additional Risks:
An additional risk/issue may be the equipment that is part of the set e.g. axes,
camping stoves etc. There may be an open fire or gas hobs which can burn
someone if they aren't concentrating. Cold water will be taken in a backpack
along with burn-gel as a precaution.
Another risk may include the use of sharp tools such as axes and knives which
can inflict heavy damage. Extra care must be taken when using these tools.
Bandages and plasters will be taken as well as wipes to clean any potential
wound.
999 Emergency number if the injury is particularly serious and requires
immediate medical attention.

5. Preventing Risks For Different Groups:
• Production Crew:
The production crew will have different health risks compared to the actors. This is due to
the fact they are carrying heavy equipment and cameras. Therefore if they slip their hands
are not free to break their fall and they can potentially injure themselves even more. Also
as they are looking through the camera and concentrating on what they are filming they
potentially may not see any trip hazards. To conclude, the production crew should take
extra care whilst carrying equipment and get others to help them in the best case scenario.
• The Actors:
The actor must focus on where they are running whilst doing certain scenes as the ground
may be uneven and slippery, this can be a trip hazard and may be an issue. Additionally, as
they are concentrating on their acting and what to do within the scene then they must be
extra careful when placing their feet. Finally, it will be dark whilst we are filming the
running scenes and running through the woods in the dark can be dangerous, the route
will be pre planned as to avoid any hazards of falling and so on.