1. PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT RISK ASSESSMENT FOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
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
Weather Equipment Low Bring an umbrella
and warmer
clothing.
Getting lost Me and the people
I’m with.
Signs Low Travel in groups
Getting hit by
transport
Crossing the road Me and the people
I’m with.
Equipment Traffic lights, zebra
crossing
Low Be careful and
always cross at
lights.
Equipment being
damaged by
weather
High winds,
raining
Equipment Low Check weather
reports.
Mugged/assaulted Me and people I’m
with.
Equipment Low Travel in groups
keep equipment
hidden if felt
neccasery.
2.
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