Risk Assesment for Filming

1. 1
Risk Assessment
Complete the following table rating;
 Each risks severity on scale from Negligable (N), Low risk (L), Moderate risk (M), Severe (S),
Very severe (V)
 Each risks likelihood on scale from Very unlikely (VU), Unlikely (U), Possible (P), Likely (L), Very
likely (VL)
 Determine the risk factor from the table overleaf.
Hazard
Present? Severity Likelihood Risk Factor
1 Alcohol/drugs Y S VU 2
2 Animals/insects Y N U 1
3 Audiences N - - -
4 Camera cable/grip equipment Y M P 3
5 Confined spaces N - - -
6 Derelict buildings/dangerous structures Y V VU 3
7 Electricity/gas (other than normal supplies) Y S VU 2
8 Fatigue/long hours Y M VL 3
9 Fire/flammable materials Y S VU 2
10 Hazardous substances Y S VU 2
11 Heat/Cold/extreme weather Y L VL 3
12 Laser/strobe effects N - - -
13 Machinery/industrial/ crane/hoist Y V P 4
14 Materials - glass, non-fire retardant set materials Y M L 3
15 Night operation N - - -
16 Noise – high sound levels Y M L 3
17 Non-standard manual handling Y L P 2
18 Public/crowds Y L VL 3
19 Radiation Y M U 2
20 Scaffold/Rostra Y L P 2
21 Smoking on set Y M P 3
22 Special effects/explosives N - - -
23 Special needs (elderly, disabled, inexperienced) Y M L 3
24 Specialised rescue/first aid Y N P 2
25 Stunts, dangerous activities N - - -
26 Tall scenery/suspended ceilings N - - -
27 Vehicles/speed Y V L 3
28 Water/proximity to water Y N VU 1
29 Weapons Y V VU 3
30 Working at heights N - - -
31 Working overseas N - - -
32 Other risks N N N N

2. 2
Calculate the Risk Factor:
Very Unlikely Unlikely Possible Likely Very Likely
Very severe 3 4 4 5 5
Severe 2 3 3 3 5
Moderate 2 2 3 3 3
Low Risk 1 2 2 3 3
Negligible 1 1 2 2 3
Decide the action to take:
5 Very severe Take immediate action
4 Severe High priority
3 Moderate Risk Programme for action
2 Low Risk Action may be required
1 Negligible Probably acceptable
Then list each risk identified
Hazard no: 1 Risk Factor (1-5) 2
Description The influence of alcohol or drugs during filming.
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Anyone involved. Anyone could be under the influence during filming,
causing danger for themselves and for others.
Action to take We will ensure that nobody involved in our shoot takes any alcohol or
drugs up to 24 hours before filming.
Person/company
responsible for action
Everyone involved with the shoot.
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y

3. 3
Hazard no: 4 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description Tripping over camera cables or dropping equipment.
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Anyone holding the cameras. (C)
Action to take Use a tripod/camera stand so that the camera doesn’t have to be hand
held.
Person/company
responsible for action
Camera team
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y
Hazard no: 6 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description The chance of derelict buildings/dangerous structures falling
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Anyone involved. If we decide to use an old building for a shot, the
likelihood is anyone could be hurt if it begins to tumble.
Action to take Avoid touching the buildings and attempt to stay as far away as
possible.
Person/company
responsible for action
Everyone involved
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y
Hazard no: 8 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description Tiredness. Cast and crew being unable to perform to their full abilities
due to fatigue.
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Everyone.
Action to take We will take regular breaks when filming to sit down and have drinks
of water. The whole team will also be responsible for getting a strong
night’s sleep the day before.
Person/company
responsible for action
Everyone involved
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y

4. 4
Hazard no: 11 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description The chance of being affected by hot or cold weather.
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Everyone in the cast or crew
Action to take Ensure that we have clothes suitable for all weathers and check the
weather forecast prior to filming.
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y
Hazard no: 13 Risk Factor (1-5) 4
Description The chance of industrial machinery being nearby to filming locations
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Anyone in the cast or crew could be exposed to this.
Action to take We will not film anywhere near industrial machinery and avoid it where
possible.
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y
Hazard no: 14 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description Materials such as glass being on the floor
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Everyone.
Action to take We will attempt to avoid these areas at all times, however if it goes
unnoticed, we will be sure to all be wearing thick shoes and socks.
Person/company
responsible for action
Everyone involved
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y

5. 5
Hazard no: 16 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description Loud noise
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
All
Action to take We will make an attempt to avoid these areas where possible,
however if not possible we will be removing sound from the clips
anyway so it is not totally a problem.
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y
Hazard no: 18 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description Public/crowds getting in the way of filming
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
The cast
Action to take Avoid busy areas and keep a look out for public about to walk past the
camera. If this happens, have a person ready to stop them walking in
front when filming is taking place.
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y
Hazard no: 21 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description People smoking on or around the set affecting actors and possibly
causing harm to crew
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Everyone in the cast or crew as well as bystanders/public.
Action to take We will create a non-smoking area surrounding the set and politely
ask people to not smoke nearby.
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y

6. 6
Hazard no: 23 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description Special needs or elderly people around the set.
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Public
Action to take Ensure the set and surrounding areas are safe for people like this to
come past.
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y
Hazard no: 27 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description Vehicles going very quickly and potentially causing an accident
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Everyone involved
Action to take We will be sure to walk on pavements and follow the rules of the road.
We will cross the road at traffic lights and pedestrian crossings.
Person/company
responsible for action
Everyone involved
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
Y
Hazard no: 29 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description Public members with weapons.
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Everyone
Action to take We will ensure that people go round in groups of no less than three to
create a safer feel and also so that there’s always someone else to get
help in the situation.
Person/company
responsible for action
All
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Y Agreed action taken? (y/n) Y Risk removed?
(y/n)
N

7. 7
Completed by: Tom Ibbott
Signature;
Countersigned by: Rob Glover
Signature; Date: 04/11/2016