This document provides a template for conducting a risk assessment for a photography shoot. It involves identifying potential hazards, who may be harmed, property that could be damaged, existing controls, and assigning a risk level. Several common hazards of a photography shoot are then listed such as bad weather, water, public, traffic, night photography, neglected equipment, and getting lost. For each hazard, it identifies who may be harmed, what property could be damaged, existing controls, assigned risk level, and any further actions needed to control the risk.

1. PHOTOGRAPHY 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 IN PLACE
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
Bad Weather Throughout
the whole
photo shoot
All people Equipment
could be water
damaged if it is
raining or
blown over and
damaged if it is
too windy.
There is a wide
range of places
which have
shelter
Moderate Ensuring it is
safe by
checking the
weather
forecast before
hand and
bringing
umbrellas in
case there is a
sudden change
in the weather

2. Water
surrounding
Salford Quays
When
capturing the
water
reflection
photos
The
photographer
may fall in the
water and
drown
Equipment may
be damaged if it
is accidently
dropped in the
water
There are
railings in place
surrounding the
water
Extreme Ensure that the
photographer is
cautious about
the water and
does not go
past the railings
already in
place.
Public Throughout
the photo
shoot
The
photographer
and the general
public may be
harmed if it is a
busy
environment
Equipment
could be
damaged by the
general public if
they are in a
rush.
Being aware of
the general
public
Moderate Ensuring that
the
environment
isn't too busy
before setting
up the camera
equipment and
ensuring to
move out of the
way if you
notice someone
is in a rush.
Moving Traffic Throughout
the photo
shoot
Anyone could
be harmed by
moving vehicles
Any piece of
equipment
could be
damaged due
to moving
vehicles
Road safety
knowledge and
traffic lights
Extreme Ensuring that
everyone is
aware of road
safety

3. Taking Photos
at Night
Night Scene Photographer
could be
harmed
Any piece of
equipment
could be
damaged if the
photographer
cant see
Going in a
group
High Ensuring that
the
photographer
does not go
alone to take
photos at night
Neglected
Equipment
Throughout
the photo
shoot
The
photographer
could be
harmed if they
trip over
neglected
equipment
Any equipment
can also be
damaged due
to neglected
equipment
Low Ensuring that
no equipment is
left neglected
Getting Lost Throughout
the photo
shoot
Photographer Going in groups Low Ensuring that
everyone has a
mobile phone,
staying with
the groups at
all times, and
looking at maps
before going.

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