Risk assessment

1. HOVA
Production
Risk Assessment Form – Part A
Division / Studio HOVA PRODCUTION Department/ Series
Business Unit / Production
Address
Producer
Tel:
Mobile:
FATUMA, GEMMA
07507 587511
Period coveredby assessment Versionnumber 1
Outline of risk assessment
Summary of what is proposed
This RA is to cover the filming activity of HOVA PRODUCTION ‘Music video’ during the period set out above at
the locations set out below
Team members / experts /
contractors / etc.
List those involved
3x HOVA PRODCUTION Cast and Crew
Other externalcast members
Locations
Outline locationsinvolved – indicate
any which are hostile environments
Sand Bay
Weston super Mare
BS22 9UZ
Assessor Name
Signature
Date completed
Authorisedby Name
(if not Assessor) Signature
Date authorized
Hazard list – select your hazards from the list belowand use these to complete Part B
Situational hazards Tick Physical / chemical hazards Tick Health hazards Tick
Assault by person Contact with cold liquid / v apour Disease causativ e agent
Animal X Contact with cold surf ace Inf ection
Breathing compressed gas Contact with hot liquid / v apour Lack of f ood / water
Cold env ironment X Contact with hot surf ace Lack of oxy gen
Crush by load Electric shock X Phy sical f atigue
Drowning X Explosiv e blast Repetitiv e action X
Entanglement in mov ing machinery Explosiv e release of stored pressure Static body posture
Broken glass- X Fire X Stress
Hot env ironment Hazardous substance Venom poisoning
Intimidation Ionizing radiation
Nigh shooting X Laser light Environmental hazards
Object f alling, mov ing or f ly ing X Lightning strike Litter X
Uneven grounds X Noise X Nuisance noise / v ibration X
Sharp object / material Non-ionizing radiation Phy sical damage
Member f alling ill X Stroboscopic light Waste substance released into air
Slippery surf ace X Working in conf ined spaces X Waste substance released into soil / water
Falling into the sea X Lack of v entillation
Trip hazard X Managerial / Organisational hazards
Vehicle impact / collision Multiple hazards
Working at height
Risk matrix – use this to determine risk for
each hazard i.e. ‘how bad and how likely’ Likelihood of Harm
Severity of Harm
Remote
e.g. <1 in 1000 chance
Unlikely
e.g. 1 in 200 chance
Possible
e.g. 1 in 50 chance
Likely
e.g. 1 in 10 chance
Probable
e.g. >1 in 3 chance
Negligible e.g. small bruise Very low Very low Very low Low Low
Slight e.g. small cut, deep bruise Very low Very low Low Low Medium
Moderate e.g. deep cut, torn muscle Very low Low Medium Medium High
Severe e.g. fracture, loss of consciousness Low Medium High High Extremely high
Very Severe e.g. death, permanent disability Low Medium High Extremely high Extremely high

2. Risk Assessment Form –
Part B
Activity1
– Each
individual activity you
are proposing e.g.
location lighting:
As per Location
Breakdown Sheet
Location – As Per Part A and generalmovement around the complex
Sand Bay
Weston super Mare
BS22 9UZ
Dates / times:
Shooting days
commences on Monday
21st
March + Tuesday
24th
March
Hazards2
List what could cause
harm f rom this activ ity
e.g. working at height, trip
hazard, fire, etc.
Who
exposed
List who might be
harmed f rom this
activ ity
e.g. staff,
contractors,
contributors,
public, etc.
Risk3
For each
hazard,
decide
lev el of risk
as if y ou
were to do
the activ ity
without
y our
controls
Control measures
For each hazard, list the measures y ou will be taking
to minimise the risk identif ied
e.g. appointing competent persons, training received,
planning and rehearsals, use of personal protective
equipment, provision of first aid, etc.
Risk3
For each hazard, now
decide lev el of risk once all
y our controls are in place
Cold Environment Cast & Crew LOW  Encourage all to bring w arm
clothing and lots of layers
 Put reminder in Location Notes on
all Call Sheets
 Ensure regular breaks are taken in
a w armenvironment
 Ensure hot drinks are available on
location at all times
VERY LOW
Uneven grounds All MEDIUM  Warn everyone to be extra careful
 Ensure thorough checks have been
made to the area before using it.

LOW
Night shooting-
Some of the scene w ill
be taking place during
the evening. This w ill
mainly take place
around the Clevedon
pier. Reason being is
that the narrative fits
w ith the setting. A
Possible flashbackw ill
be used at this
location.
Crew & Cast MEDIUM  Ensure that w e have sufficient
amount of lighting, possibly a torch
w ith us.
 Wear appropriate clothes like a
w armcoat.
VERY LOW
Object Falling,
Moving or Flying
All LOW  Make sure all objects that are at
height are secured to the rigging or
w eighted down at the base
 Make sure all crew and actors know
the set and w hat is at height.
 Ensure that the vicinity surrounding
the moving/flying object is clear.
VERY LOW
Slippery Surface Cast & Crew MEDIUM Due to adverse w eather, Slippery Surface
may become a risk. To limit this, w e w ill:
 Avoid, w here possible, filming in
particularly slippery areas
 Encourage sensible, practical
footw ear
 Ensure sand/grit/sawdust is put
dow n where necessary
 Wipe or mop up any liquid spillages
as soon as possible and notify
other members of cast and crew.
VERY LOW
Weather is
unpredictable
especially the British
w eather and it may be
rain or snow which
can have an effect on
All MEDIUM  To make sure that all of the
equipment are safe and cover them.
In addition all of the cast, crew must
have raincoats/ umbrella w ith them
at all times.
 Ensure that w e checkthe w eather in
VERY LOW

3. the w hole production. the leading up to the shooting day
and to be prepared if the w orst
comes.
Vehicle Impact or
Collision
All MEDIUM  Ensure people do no w orktoo
closely to the road and w hen
w orking by the road have someone
monitoring traffic forriskreduction.
 Wear high- visibility jackets w hen
filming outside.
LOW
All MEDIUM  LOW
Electric Shock Crew & Cast MEDIUM  Only equipment PAT Tested w illbe
used
 Use RCDs on all lighting circuits
w hen plugged in on location
 Ensure location of fuse boards is
know n for each location
 Check to make sure that sockets
are not overloaded and equipment
turned off w hen not in use
 Those involved should do a visual
checkbefore using any electrical
devices
 If anything is unfit for use, it w illnot
be used further on the shoot until it
repaired and re-tested.
LOW
Fire Crew & Cast LOW  When setting up shots, the relevant
departments w illensure electrical
equipment is given adequate space
to keep cool and not overheat
 Loose cable fromcables drums to
eliminate riskof fire and spread
cabling over a larger but safer area
 Strictly no smoking or any naked
flames on set at any time
 In the event of a fire, area to be left
immediately and all cast and crew to
assemble in pre-arranged safe
location.
 Cast and crew to familiarise
themselves w ith locations of fire
extinguishers/blankets and locations
of fire exits
 Ensure that fire escape routes are
not blocked
VERY LOW
Working in Confined
Space
Cast & Crew LOW  Cast and Crew to blockthrough
moves
 Constant communication to be kept
up betw een everyone, so that
everyone know swhat everyoneelse
is doing and planning
 Only necessary personneland
equipment to be on location
VERY LOW
Noise Crew VERY
LOW
 Ensure noise levels monitored
 If needed, w ear extraneousnoise
cancelling headphones
VERY LOW
Cast & Crew LOW  VERY LOW
Falling into the sea.
The majority of the
scenes willtake place
either at Clevedon pier
or sand bay. For this
reason w e need to be
carefulfor our safety
and the equipment’s.
Crew & Cast MEDIUM  Bridge to w alkon, pavement also
safe footwearand to make sure that
all equipment’s is kept aw ay from
the sea. Also to be extra carefulif
filming next to the sea and bridges
so that the equipment’s don’t get
damaged
 Warn all the cast and crew to be
extra carefuland if something arises
to go to either (FATUMA OR
LOW

4. GEMMA) w ho are responsible for
the safety.
Repetitive Action Cast & Crew Low  Ensure regular breaks are
scheduled and taken
 If necessary,take turns w ith the
task
Very Low
Broken glass- Aswe
have chosen to film in
public areas, there is a
possibility that w e
might find broken
glass on the beach.
So therefore we must
ensure w e take extra
careful.
Crew LOW  Warn everyone about the possible
dangers.
VERY LOW
Electric faulty- There
could be possible
minor electoralfaults
w ith our equipments
w hich can have a
serious consequence
like an electric shock
or fire.
Cast & Crew &
Public
Low  To prevent this w illw e have to
ensure all the equipments are in
safe condition and speakto
technicians if w e suspect anything.
Very Low
Member of the
crew/cast falls ill.
Crew  Everyone must complete a health
questionnaire; this w illhelps us
indicate if w e need to take action.
All of the crew / cast must informus
beforehand if there is any health
concerns we need to know . Seat
belts w orn by allif in car. If travelling
by bus there is a fire exist and use it
if need to be.
 All to remain in vehicle if safe to do
so, emergency contact lists
available. If there is an accident
w hich willdelay the schedule make
sure to contact the director to inform
her.
Very Low
Bathtub scene - A
risk of slipping and
possibly drow ning,
also a major risk for
the equipments
(Electrical
equipments).
All  Mobs to dry the floor. Make sure to
have first aid equipments near the
location and a fully charged phone.
 Dry the floor to avoid slipping,
tighten the taps, and use a
moderate w ater to avoid w asting the
w ater. Make sure everyone follows
the instruction given to them. To
take extra careful.
 In addition to speak to the actor at
all time to make sure if she is fine
and comfortable.
Medium