This document outlines a risk assessment of hazards during a photo shoot. It rates the probability (P) of hazards occurring from 1-5, the potential consequence (C) from 1-5, and calculates the risk (R) from low to high. Hazards identified include tripping over equipment, getting cut by scissors or knives, equipment falling, and cluttered walkways. Control measures are suggested to minimize each risk, such as proper handling of equipment, cleaning walkways, and putting items away when not in use. The overall risks were reduced from medium to low by implementing the control measures.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Probability
Remote – chances of
event happening are
almost zero.
Unlikely – a
foreseeable event,
but very infrequent.
Possible – event
could occur
sometime.
Probable – event will
occur less frequently,
but is expected.
Almost certain –
event expected or
happens frequently.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Hazard
P
C
R
H/M/L
Tripping over the tripod
3
2
M
Scissors cutting someone
3
2
M
Knife cutting someone
3
2/3 M
Camera falling on the
floor
2/3 2/3 L/M
Cluttered walkways
5
3
H
Consequence
Risk
Negligible – no injury High: 12 or higher.
or damage to
Medium: 7 to 11.
property.
Low: 6 or less.
Minor – minor
injuries (cuts, bruises)
minor property
damage.
Serious – more
serious injuries and
serious damage to
property.
Major – major injury
(hospital treatment,
more than 3 days
off).
Diseases – fatality or
catastrophic damage
to property.
Control Measures
Make sure that the person recording is
near the Tripod so people are aware it’s
there, and put the Tripod away when
not using it. Put Tripod in see able place
when used.
Make sure the scissors are kept away
from the edge of the table to avoid
them falling on the floor, make sure
they are held with care, make sure the
scissors are in sight to everyone.
Make sure the knife is handled
carefully. The knife is only in one shot,
make sure everyone knows it’s there.
Move it when not using it to a safer
place out of the way – back in the draw
where it came from.
Make sure camera is kept away from
the edge of the table to prevent it
breaking, and dropping on someone’s
foot.
Make sure the walkways are clean and
nothing is on the floor or in the way to
move around.
P
C
R
H/M/L
1
1
L
1
1
L
1/2 1/2 L
1
1
L
1
1
L