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.
*Delete the examples (in red) and begin your own 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
Wooden floor Scene 1 Cast or Crew Production
equipment
Wet floor signs used
if wooden floor has
been polished same
day
HIGH Cast and Crew must
wear appropriate
footwear at all
times
Weather Changes Scene 3 (Outdoor
Shoot)
Crew Electrical Equipment Umbrellas and
shelter made
available. No
electrical equipment
to be used in
severely wet
conditions
EXTREME Weather reports
must be checked
the morning prior to
the shoot. No
scenes to be filmed
in water
Trailing
Wires/Cables
All Scenes Cast or Crew All production
equipments
Electrical tapes used
to fix wires to the
ground/walls
MODERATE Wires and leads
kept to a minimum

2. Risk Assessment Chart
Think about the likelihood of the potential hazard vs. the consequences if it actually happens.
Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get
seriously hurt)
EXTREME
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