1. FILM PRODUCTION 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 IN PLACE
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
Road Scene one Cast or Crew Camera or the
tripod
I made sure that
there where no cars
coming up the road
and also made sure
that the crew and
the cast didn’t stand
in the road for too
long.
High All cast and crew
will be wearing
appropriate
footwear in order
to run and walk
properly.
Wires Scene two and
three
Cast Camera or the
television
I made sure all the
wires where tucked
away out of sight so
people would avoid
tripping. I also
made sure visible
High That the wires were
kept to a minimum
and hid away out of
sight.

2. wires were stuck
down with tape in
order to avoid
movement
Ceiling caving in Scene three Cast and Crew Camera, Tripod Checked that the
ceiling was steady
and had nothing
falling from it which
would result in
injuring someone.
Moderate Use steady lighting
so the cast and
crew know where
their going and
where to avoid.
Change of weather Scene one and
two
Cast and crew Camera Tripod Checked the
weather for the
following week
Low Had umbrellas
ready just in case of
any rain.
Risk Assessment Chart
Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get
seriously hurt)
EXTREME
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