1. MUSIC VIDEO 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 INPLACE
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
Girl may cut herself
while putting heels
on
1 Female actress Shoes There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
HIGH Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Male may spray too
much aftershave,
inhale it and cough
a lot
1 Male actor N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
MODERATE Open windows to
let the fumes exit.
Girl may pokeself
in the eye when
putting mascaraon
1 Femaleactress N/A There are no
existingrisk controls
in place thatI am
awareof.
MODERATE Keep codwaterand
towelsclose by to
presson toeye. Wet
wipeswill be
neededto wipe
away themascara
fromaroundher
eye thatshouldn’t

2. be there.
Girl may spray too
much perfume,
inhale it and cough
a lot
1 Female actress N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
MODERATE Open windows to
let the fumes exit.
Female may twirl,
get dizzy and fall
over and graze or
cut self, or may
twist her ankle
1 Female actress N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
HIGH Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Apply savlon to
reduce bruising.
Both actors may
trap hands in door
when closing them
1 Male and female
actors
N/A Get the houseowner
to demonstratehow
to lock the doors
prior to filming to
ensure safety of the
actors.
HIGH Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes, plasters and
possibly bandages.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
When they’re
walking in a busy
area to the
restaurant, they
may get mugged
2 Male and female
actors
N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
EXTREME Ensure to have
phones with us to
call the police as
well assparemoney
in case of
emergency.
When opening
umbrella, it may
poke them in the
faces
2 Male and female
actors
Umbrella
The director should
demonstratehowto
openthe umbrella
prior to filming(our
group
HIGH Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Apply savlon to
reduce bruising.
Menus in 2 Male and female N/A There are no LOW Ensure to have a

3. restaurantmay give
them paper cuts
actors existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Food in restaurant
may give food
poisoning
2 Male and female
actors
N/A Check ratings and
reviews of the
restaurant prior to
filming.
MODERATE The effects of this
would not happen
when filming is
taking place.
When male is
twirling the female
under his arm, he
may twist his arm
too much
2 Male actor N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put them
at any risk.
MODERATE Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including bandages
or tubigrips. Apply
savlon to reduce
bruising.
When twirling, the
female may fall
over
2 Female actress N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put them
at any risk.
MODERATE Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let
her have some
water to make her
feel better; make
sure shedoesn’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
When drinking
waterout of alcohol
bottle, the glass
may smash and cut
them
3 Male and female
actors
Glass bottles Use on carpeted
floor rather than
laminateor wood so
that it’s more
difficult to smash.
HIGH Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
May fall up/down
the stairs
3 Male and female
actors
N/A Make sure the stairs
have banisters to
MODERATE Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let

4. hold on to and
preferably carpeted
and so aren’t likely
to be slippery.
them have some
waterto makethem
feel better; make
sure they don’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
When salsa-like
dancing, they may
trip over each other
3 Male and female
actors
N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put them
at any risk.
LOW Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let
them have some
waterto makethem
feel better; make
sure they don’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
Paper cut given
when using note
pad
3 Male and female
actors
N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
LOW Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
When girl is
dancing in his arms
to song, they may
fall over
4 Male and female
actors
N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put them
at any risk.
LOW Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let
them have some
waterto makethem
feel better; make
sure they don’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
When she’s crying
and wipes away
her tears, he may
poke her in the eye
or scratch her
4 Male actor N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put them
LOW Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Apply savlon to
reduce bruising.
Keep a cold

5. at any risk. compress to put
over her eye within
reach if it does
become inflamed or
blood-shot.
Male may trip up
when stepping out
of jeans
5 Male actor N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put him
at any risk. Use
carpeted floor
rather than
laminate to ensure
they aren’t slippery.
LOW Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let
him have some
water to make him
feel better; make
sure he doesn’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
When she’s
scratching his back
when intimate, it
may begin to bleed
5 Male actor N/A File her nails down
so that they’re not
sharp and cannot
cut skin.
MODERATE Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Apply savlon to
reduce bruising.
Rain may ruin the
camera
6 N/A Camera Have an umbrella
constantly over the
camera to make
sure no rain can get
on to it
MODERATE Get insurance on
the camera,put it in
rice to soak up the
water and recover
the camera.
May have an
allergic reaction to
flowers
6 Male and female
actors
N/A Find an actress that
has not got hay
fever
LOW Ensure to have hay
fevertablets/allergy
tablets nearby with
tissues as well.
When female is 6 Female actress N/A Practise the shot MODERATE Apply pressure to

6. spinning with the
flowers, she may
get dizzy and fall
over
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
andwon’tput her at
any risk.
wounded area. Let
her have some
water to make her
feel better; make
sure shedoesn’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
May slip in the rain,
could get cut or
bruised as well as
wet
6 Male and female
actors
N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put them
at any risk.
HIGH Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let
them have some
waterto makethem
feel better; make
sure they don’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
May drop camera if
they fall if the
road’s slippery
6 N/A Camera Wear shoes that
have a grip so it’s
less likely for
someone to fall.
HIGH Get insurance on
the camera,put it in
rice to soak up the
water and recover
the camera.
May drop breakfast
on the floor
7 N/A Breakfast Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put
anyone at any risk.
LOW Have more food
made to use as a
back-upplanincase
it doesendup being
dropped, a quick
tidying session can
take place and
filming can resume
back to normal as

7. no more will need
to be made. Keep a
dust pan and brush
close by to make
sure it’s a quick tidy
up.
May smash
crockery and cut
male and female
actors
7 Male and female
actors
Plates Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put them
at any risk. Use
carpetedfloor which
is less likely to be
slippery rather than
laminate or wood.
HIGH Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Keep more crockery
close by so we can
resume back to
normal filming as
soon as possible.
May cut self with
knives/forks
7 Male and female
actors
N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put them
at any risk. Don’t
use anything too
sharp, such as meat
knives.
HIGH Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Bin lid may trap
hands
7 Male actor N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
LOW Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Apply savlon to
reduce bruising.
Vase could drop,
smash and cut
them
8 Male and female
actors
Vase Use carpeted floor
which is less likely to
be slippery rather
HIGH Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic

8. than laminate or
wood.
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Keep another vase
close by so we can
resume back to
normal filming as
soon as possible.
Man could fall
down the stairs
8 Male actor N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put him
at any risk.
MODERATE Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let
him have some
water to make him
feel better; make
sure he doesn’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
Boiling water in
kettle could burn or
scold them if spilt
8 Male and female
actors
N/A Practise the shot
many times prior to
filming to make sure
it’s completely right
and won’t put them
at any risk. Wait
before going near
the kettle until it’s
still steamy but not
just boiled.
EXTREME Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes, plasters and
possibly bandages
too. Apply pressure
to wounded area.
Call a doctor or go
to the walk-in-
centre if it’s
particularly bad.
Mug could smash
and cut them
8 Male and female
actors
Mug Use carpeted floor
which is less likely to
smash something if
it does fall, rather
than laminate or
wood.
HIGH Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.

9. Keep more mugs
close by so we can
resume back to
normal filming as
soon as possible.
Could begin to
cough a lot due to
her spraying herself
9 Female actress N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
MODERATE Open windows to
let the fumes exit.
Paper cut from
wrapping paper
9 Male actor N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
MODERATE Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Papercut fromnote
pad
9 Male actor N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
MODERATE Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Could tighten
dressing gown too
tight
9 Female actress N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
LOW Apply savlon to
reduce bruising.
Could bite too hard
on her nails and
cause her fingers to
bleed
9 Female actress N/A There are no
existing risk controls
in place that I am
aware of.
LOW Ensure to have a
first aid kit close by
including anti septic
wipes and plasters.
Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Apply savlon to
reduce bruising.

10. Bang knee on the
table when she’s
tapping her feet
9 Female actress N/A Director should give
a demonstration of
how much the
actress should be
tapping her feet
prior to filming.
LOW Apply pressure to
wounded area.
Could drop the
camera when
tracking her going
upstairs
10 N/A Camera Use carpeted floor
which is less likely to
smash something if
it does fall, rather
than laminate or
wood.
MODERATE Get insurance on
the camera,put it in
rice to soak up the
water and recover
the camera.
Could fall down the
stairs
10 Female actress N/A Use carpeted floor
which is less likely to
cause harm
something if she
does fall, rather
than laminate or
wood.
MODERATE Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let
her have some
water to make her
feel better; make
sure shedoesn’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
Could fall over
when he’s getting
down on one knee
10 Male actor N/A Use carpeted floor
which is less likely to
cause harm
somethingif he does
fall, rather than
laminate or wood.
LOW Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let
him have some
water to make him
feel better; make
sure he doesn’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
Could trip when
shouting and
jumping about
10 Female actress N/A Use carpeted floor
which is less likely to
cause harm
something if she
does fall, rather
LOW Apply pressure to
wounded area. Let
her have some
water to make her
feel better; make

11. than laminate or
wood.
sure shedoesn’t get
dizzy. Apply savlon
to reduce bruising.
Could lose her voice
or develop a sore
throat from
shouting
10 Female actress N/A Ensure she has had
a lot to drinkprior to
filming to make sure
her throat is moist.
LOW The consequences
of this would not
directly affect the
filming of our music
video, although we
should keep some
cough sweets and
water close by to
keep her throat
moist.

12. Risk AssessmentChart
Hazard likelihood/Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES(ie.Someone couldget
seriouslyhurt)
EXTREME
Couldhappenormildconsequences(i.e.someone couldsufferaminor
injury)
HIGH
Unlikelytohappenorminorconsequences(i.e.productioncouldbe slightly
delayed)
MODERATE
Rarelyhappensandveryinsignificantconsequences LOW