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1. FMP 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
Electrical
Hazards
ALL Cameraman/
Actor
Charging/
Battery
packs for
camera and
sound
recorder
Ensuring that
artificial lights
are not
overloaded at
plugs.
MODERATE Limit use of
artificial lights
(lamps,
torches, etc.)
Trip
Hazards
ALL Cameraman/
Actor
Camera,
tripod,
sound
recorder
Ensure filming
area is clear and
not congested
with props/
equipment/
general items.
HIGH Place
unnecessary
things well
outof theway
Slip
hazard
Bathroom
Scene
Actor Camera,
sound
recorder
Keep the
bathroom floor
fully dry during
filming.
MODERATE Remain
vigilant
throughout
scene shoot
Disruption Radio
Studio
Recording
N/A N/A Book a time in
which to record in
the studio.
MODERATE Ensure no one
attempts to
enter the
studio during
recording
Dog
Disruption
ALL N/A Camera,
sound
recorder
Keep the dog in a
different room.
LOW Do not allow
dog to walk
into shot or
interfere with
equipment.

2. Risk AssessmentChart
Hazard likelihood/Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES(ie.Someone could
getseriouslyhurt)
EXTREME
Couldhappenormildconsequences(i.e.someone couldsufferaminor
injury)
HIGH
Unlikelytohappenorminorconsequences(i.e.productioncouldbe
slightlydelayed)
MODERATE
Rarelyhappens andveryinsignificantconsequences LOW