1. FILM OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE 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
Tripping/Falling Scene One The main Character
(Me)
Clothing on the
main character,
possible filming
props such as mask
for main character.
Smooth surface to
walk on, not uneven.
This is to avoid
tripping.
Moderate. Make sure to film in
appropriate lighting
conditions so the
main character can
see and avoid
anything that would
cause him to fall.
Rain Scene One/Three The camera The college’s
camera that is being
used to film.
Scene requires dark
but dry shot, so I
shouldn’t film when
its raining.
Moderate. Check weather
forecast, make sure
to check for clouds
to avoid future rain.
Miss-stepping All Scenes,
Excluding One
and Twelve.
The camera man,
possible actor.
The Camera. Strap on camera to
holster it to the
person filming.
High Do a few practise
runs without the
camera, then with a
object with similar
weight then with

2. the camera
strapped.
Sharp Objects Scene five The camera man,
people within
distance.
Clothing, possible
props.
The table has
rounded edges so
you can’t scrape
yourself.
Moderate. With the knifes
used, make sure
they are in their
safety positions and
not close to the
edges. If needed
out, make sure
they’re facing away
from the camera
man/actor.
Filming a road from
a alleyway
Scene Six The camera man The camera Not common for a
car to drive down,
but can happen,
narrow so would
give warning of
oncoming vehicle.
Moderate. Make sure its from
an alleyway that
cars can’t drive
down, have a friend
to warn me about
anything
approaching me.
Tripping on wires Scene
Four/Five/Seven
/Eight/Eleven
The Actor and
Camera Man
The camera,
scenery, props,
clothing.
If cables are left
unattended, could
result in falling and
hurting yourself
and/or damaging
equipment.
High Check for wires that
are not in use and
move away from
the filming area, if
in use make sure all
actors know their
exact locations.
Knife All Scenes The actors Possible clothing Could injure
someone and cause
filming to be
delayed. Blade is
dull so wouldn’t hurt
High Never do contact
with actor to avoid
injury, always use
safety handle.

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