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
PERSON WHO MAY
BE HARMED
Wires
IN WHICH SCENE
IS THIS HAZARD
PRESENT?
All Scenes
Instruments
All scenes
Cast
Crowd
All Scenes
Risk Assessment Chart
Cast or Crew
Cast
PROPERTY THAT
COULD BE
DAMAGED
Production
equipment
Sound Equipment
Cast could be
injured
RISK CONTROLS
ALREADY IN PLACE
Tape down the
wirers so they’re not
loose
Regular checks to
ensure they’re
working okay
Ensuring that the
crowd are
comfortable
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
moderate
Low
Low
Keep wires out of
the way
Ensuring they’re set
up properly
Giving the crowd
enough space.

2. Hazard likelihood / Consequences
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get
seriously hurt)
Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor
injury)
Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly
delayed)
Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences
RISK ASSESSMENT
EXTREME
HIGH
MODERATE
LOW