The document outlines various risks that may be encountered during filming and suggests safeguards to address each risk. It discusses securing the camera on a tripod, obtaining permission before filming in public spaces, preparing fake blood effects overnight, protecting cameras from water, timing shoots to minimize background noise, informing actors of scenes, securing cameras on tripods with weights, rescheduling shoots due to weather if needed, and waiting for traffic to slow before filming near roads. The document provides guidance to filmmakers on safely planning and executing shoots in various environments and conditions.

1. Risk Assessment
Risks Safeguarding
Keeping camera secure Making sure the camera is supported
properly on the tripod
Avoiding confrontation with public Ask for permission to use a public
space (Shop, private property grounds
etc…), using a member of public to be
in the filming space
Dye interfering with clothing Put the fake blood on the night before
to make it dry overnight
Getting camera wet Depending on what type of
camera/camcorder it is you could get
a water proof shield or cover for it
Getting background Wait for the right timing to film in a
interference/noise in the recording busy area or use a extended mic to
boost the sound from the
Safety of actors Informing the actor before a certain
scene is going to happen
The camera falling over on the tripod Weigh it down with a few bags and
make sure the clip
Filming in certain weather conditions Finding a way to compromise or
(Rain/Snow) reschedule for another time period
Coursing a problem or being harmed Wait until the traffic dies down a bit
by moving traffic on a busy so we can position ourselves properly
street/road without being harmed
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