This document details all the risks that could occur when shooting the pilot of "PowerUP" and the ways I can counter it

1. Ref
#
Ref Hazards Who/what is at
risk?
Control Measurements Additional Control Measures Chance
of injury
Severity
of injury
1 a Walking into or
tripping over an
inanimate object
Equipment/Cast/Crew ▪ When a camera operator is in motion, have a guide prevent the
camera op from bumping into things
▪ Direct as to where cast members are meant to move
▪ Keep all equipment and storage together so that it is out of the way
▪ Have tape to act as a guide,
marking where cast and crew
members where they should take
pre-caution
▪ Tape any cables down
Medium Low
b Injury from handling
documents and
equipment
Cast/Crew ▪ Handle equipment and documents with patience ▪ Wear protective gloves if needed
▪ Ensure there are band aids close by
on set
Low Low
c Water spillage Equipment/Cast/Crew ▪ Notify people within the vicinity of the spillage to prevent further
damage and injury
▪ Clean spillage as soon as possible
▪ Put a sign as to where there is a
spillage
▪ Put a sign on set, warning people
not to run
Medium Medium
d Actor/Actresses
injured through
acting
Cast ▪ Ensure the area around the cast members are clear to prevent injury ▪ Ensure the set is clean before
filming
Medium Medium
2 a Electric shock Equipment/Cast/Crew ▪ When renting equipment, examine upon pickup to ensure it has
obtained Portable Appliance Testing certification. This will be
displayed as a sticker on any equipment over 1 year old
▪ Examine flexible mains cable for signs of damage to insulation,
severing to outer casing, or lose connections
▪ Check that the plug has no live terminals on show
▪ Ensure that it has the correct fuse, and ensure that the pins are
present and in good condition
▪ Any piece of electrical equipment that sustains damage; becomes
worn, or where there is any reason at all to suspect its safety, should
be taken out of use, clearly labelled and tested before being used
again
▪ Make sure that before using
electrical equipment, that there is
no static built up, by touching
anything grounded
▪ Only use in suitable environments
i.e. not wet areas/weather
▪ Make sure any electrical
component is not exposed to the
shock
Medium Medium
b Water damage on
electrical equipment
Equipment ▪ Ensure that equipment is suitably insulated and covers are closed
▪ If drinking liquids, make sure it’s only water and that it is bottled
▪ Plan for the weather
▪ If possible, cover equipment over
with a waterproof material
Low Medium
Health and Safety Risk Assessment and Electronic Equipment Risk Assessment
Written by Jonathan Mak
Production Title: PowerUP Pilot

2. Ref
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Ref Hazards Who/what is at
risk?
Control Measurements Additional Control Measures Chance
of injury
Severity
of injury
2 c Electrical surge or fire Equipment/Cast/Crew ▪ Assign one appliance to a single plug point, to avoid the use of
multi-block adapter
▪ If needed, bring multi socket extension plugs or cable reels
▪ If electricity is needed outside, use an RCD protected cable reel
▪ Make sure all electrical equipment
is charged before the day of filming
Low High
d Damage to specialised
equipment e.g.
Steadicam
Equipment/Crew ▪ Ensure the operator has had training to operate the
equipment
▪ Ensure equipment is set up and, or packed away appropriately
▪ Securely fasten any straps
▪ Tighten any loose screws
Medium Medium
e Damaging camera lens Equipment ▪ Do not expose lens to the air for a long duration
▪ Cover lens when not in use
▪ Ensure lens is secured onto the camera
▪ Do not use any abrasive material to clean the lens
▪ Keep a microfibre cloth in hand to
clean the lens
Low Low
Written by Jonathan Mak
Health and Safety Risk Assessment and Electronic Equipment Risk Assessment
Production Title: PowerUP ep. 1