1. FINAL MAJOR PROJECT 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 INPLACE
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
Cars This will be a risk
getting to the
locations I am
wantingtoshoot.
Yourself and or as
well as the people
you’re shooting
with. Also the
people in the
vehicles.
Cameras and any
otherequipment like
tri pods or other
stabilizers.
Traffic light
crossings, Zebra
crossings and
pavements.
Moderate Be sensible near
roadsand be aware
of traffic.
Water When shooting
near water.
Yourself and people
shooting with you.
Cameras and
Stabilizers.
Safety barriers
preventingyou from
goingnearthe edge.
Moderate Stay away from
edges and when
near; be aware and
have camera straps
on.
Leaving Equipment
Unattended
During the whole
time shooting.
None. Cameras, Other
camera equipment
and personal
belongings.
None. Moderate. Avoid leaving
equipment and
belongings
unattended.

2. Weather Throughout the
whole time
shooting.
Yourself and others
with you.
Cameras and other
equipment.
Umbrellas and
Shelters.
Moderate Try not to take too
long getting clips
and keepdryingthe
equipment. Also
where a rain coat.
And if it is riding
clips then choose a
different day.
Traveling When changing
location and
making our way
to a destination.
Me and others
involved in the
shootand people in
the vehicle.
Cameras and other
equipment.
Depending on
transport there are
different safety
regulations.
Moderate Take care when
travelling and on
transport. Pay
attention to the
safety regulations
already in place.
Sports Injury When shooting
clipsinvolvingthe
sport.
The person riding
and the person
filming.
Camera and
stabilizing
equipment.
Protective gear. High / Extreme Wear protective
gear like helmets
and pads.
Risk AssessmentChart
Hazard likelihood/Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES(ie.Someone couldget
seriouslyhurt)
EXTREME
Couldhappenormildconsequences(i.e.someone couldsufferaminor
injury)
HIGH
Unlikelytohappenorminorconsequences(i.e.productioncouldbe slightly
delayed)
MODERATE
Rarelyhappensandveryinsignificantconsequences LOW