The steps involved in RA prior to going filming.

1. Filming on location
safety & practicality
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2. Suitability of location
• does the site meet the film’s aesthetic
requirements?
• can you control the site sufficiently?
• can you use several areas for different
scenes?
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3. Suitability of location
• easily accessible for crew and cast?
• safe parking for vehicles?
• safe storage for valuable equipment?
• good working lighting for all areas?
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4. Permission to film
• you must have permission to film from
the owner or person/company responsible
• you need to explain exactly what you
intend to do and when
• have they signed a release form?
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5. Risk assessment
its a legal requirement
The 5 steps:
1. Identify the hazards
2. Decide who might be harmed and how
3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
4. Record your findings and implement precautions
5. Review your assessment and update if necessary
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6. Risk assessment
the basic terms
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a hazard = anything that might cause harm
a risk = the chance (high or low) of someone
getting harmed
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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7. Risk assessment
Step 1- identify hazards
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what’s planned to happen
what might be hazardous?
seek advise if you’re unsure
consider long term hazards to health as well
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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8. Risk assessment
Step 2 - who might be harmed
If you know the hazard and the people at risk of
harm you must manage the risk
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who’s at most risk?
identify how they might be harmed
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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9. Risk assessment
Step 3 - evaluate risks and decide on
precautions
(avoid/control/minimise risk)
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do something less hazardous
contain and reduce the hazard
limit exposure to hazard
use protective equipment
provide welfare facilities
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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10. Risk assessment
Step 4 - record and implement
Show:
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a proper check has been made
you have asked who might be affected
you have dealt with all significant hazards
the precautions are reasonable and risks low
you have made others aware
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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11. Risk assessment
Step 5 - review and update
things change quickly on location so:
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respond to changes to the planned activity
update your risk assessment
health and safety is everyone’s responsibility
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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12. Complete the
paperwork
location checklist
release forms
risk assessment form
schedule
ensure copies are filed with your tutor
BEFORE filming
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