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
Falling in water Surrounding the
canal
Myself and people
with me
Equipment Barriers are in place
surrounding the
canal
Low Stand at a safe
distance from water
behind the barriers,
when taking photos.
Dropping
equipment in water
Surrounding the
canal
- Equipment Barriers are in place
surrounding the
canal
Low Make sure to wear
the camera safety
neck strap and
stand at a safe
distance from the
water.
Getting run over Roads
surrounding
Lowry
Myself and people
with me
Equipment Pavement is big
enough to walk on
and stand away
from the traffic.
Traffic lights are in
place, and safe road
crossings also.
Low Do not stand too
close to the edge of
the walk way, and
stay away from on
coming traffic.
Check from trams
on the tram tracks

2. before crossing.
Weather Everywhere
outside
- Equipment - Moderate Check the weather
report for that day.
If raining, take
umbrella and coat
and protective gear
for the cameras to
ensure no damage
is done to any
equipment.

3. 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