1. 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
IS THIS HAZARD
PRESENT?
Scene 1
PERSON WHO MAY
BE HARMED
Mirror being
smashed
Scene 3
Cast
Skateboarding
Scene 4
Beer
Scene 5
Glass Bottles/Beer
Cans
Cast or Crew
PROPERTY THAT
COULD BE
DAMAGED
Bed
RISK CONTROLS
ALREADY IN PLACE
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
Tarp/sheet lay on
the bed and
covering floor in
case glass smashes
Low
Bring a hoover and
make sure Cast and
Crew wear
appropriate thick
soled shoes
Hand will have
protection over it,
bag placed to catch
any fallen glass
Floor
Unknown
High
Cast or Crew
Equipment
Crew wear high
visibility jackets
High
Place cones around
the area we’re filming
to make sure we are
easily seen.
Cast
Sofa
Low
We will use nonalcoholic beer or
water in beer cans
so no alcohol

2. Forrest/woods
Scene 6
Cast or Crew
Equipment
Unknown
Risk Assessment Chart
Hazard likelihood / Consequences
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get
seriously hurt)
Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor
injury)
Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly
delayed)
Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences
RISK ASSESSMENT
EXTREME
HIGH
MODERATE
LOW
Moderate
related incidents
will occur
If there are any
holes in the ground
or dangerous
objects in the
woods/forest, so we
will make sure we
take torches and
wear appropriate
footwear so we can
see where we’re
going.