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1. PHOTOGRAPHY 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 IN PLACE
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
Getting hit by a
form of transport
(car, bus, tram).
ALL ALL Camera, Tripod -Stay away from
main roads during
shoot
-Watch out for tram
tracks, which run
through Media City
-Don’t take
photographs on a
road
MODERATE
TO
HIGH
Ensure team is
aware of dangers.
Attack/ mugging ALL ALL Camera, Tripod -Stay together
-Remain vigilant
LOW Ensure team is
aware of dangers
Weather ALL ALL Camera -Take protective
covering for the
camera
- Cover lens with
hand if rain is light
MODERATE Check the weather
forecast for the day
and time of the
shoot.

2. Water (The Quays) Quay-side shots ALL Camera, Tripod - Stay behind
the safety
cordons
- Take extra
care when
around the
water.
MODERATE Watch out for signs
where a risk of
falling in becomes
higher.
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