A2 Media Studies Risk Assessments

1. Risk Assessment – Grundy Park
Potential Risk
Slipping on wet surfaces.
Tripping over branches.
Falling objects.
Cutting themselves on sharp
objects. (on bench)
Shopping Trolley causing a fall.
Precaution
Wear shoes that would stop
slipping. Or take careful steps.
Emergency
If someone does fall, stop filming,
check for injuring and help him or
her up. First aid if necessary.
Move all branches out of the way. If someone does end up tripping,
check for injury and help them.
First aid if necessary.
Make sure nothing is above actors Check for injury and apply first aid.
that could fall down.
Stop filming if wound is significant.
May need to attend hospital
depending on injury.
Remove anything that could be a Look at wound or cut, if sufficient
potential threat from the bench
apply first aid or attend hospital
before sitting.
dependent on depth.
Make sure that it is a sufficiently
Help up actor and check for
placed behind the actors to stop
wounds. Apply first aid if necessary.
falls.

2. Risk Assessment – Marie’s House
Potential Risk
Tripping over tripod or leads.
Precaution
Make sure everything is clear and
out of the way of tripping.
Burning mouth on tea or choking
on biscuits.
Make sure actors are careful and
tea is sufficiently cooled.
Emergency
Help up actors, check for injury.
Apply first aid if necessary. Restart
filming.
Apply cold water or supply water if
choking.
Risk Assessment –Anthony’s House
Potential Risk
Tripping over tripods or leads.
Precaution
Make sure everything is cleared
and out of the way.
Choking on food.
Breaking of wine glasses.
Chew food properly.
Clink glasses together carefully to
avoid breaking.
Make sure actor takes care.
Falling down stairs.
Emergency
Help up actors, check for injury.
Apply first aid if necessary. Restart
filming.
Apply Heimlich manoeuvre.
Clear up glass, check no-one is
injured. Apply first aid if necessary.
Check for injury. Aply first aid if
necessary.