This risk assessment summarizes potential hazards for the media production project "WAR Energy" taking place on 5/12/2012 at Priestley College. Hazards identified include electricity from cables and the risk of slipping, tripping, or falling over cables. The likelihood of harm from electricity is assessed as highly unlikely, potentially causing a slight electric shock. For slipping/tripping/falling, the likelihood is deemed likely as the area contains much electrical equipment, and a fall could cause no fatal harm but possible serious injuries to the model or photographer. Risks will be minimized by keeping away from plug sockets, being aware of cable locations, and taping over cables with masking tape.

1. Media Production Risk Assessment
Project Title: WAR Energy Shooting date 5/12/2012
Location: Priestley College
Producer: Matthew Ryan
Contact Number: 07801928479
Others involved: Ross Young (Model)
Course: Level 3 media
Course
Approved by Tutor: Date
Notes/Conditions
Tick all potential causes of hazard that apply at this location
Access/egress Light
Alcohol/drugs Lighting equipment
Animals/insects Lone working
Audience/public Night work
Cables Noise
Children Person with special needs
Communication failure Physical exertion
Confined space Roads
Costume/make-up Set construction
Derelict/dangerous buildings Slipping, tripping, falling -
Diseases Smoking
Electricity - Stunts
Fire/flammable material Theft
Food hygiene Vehicles
Glass Violence
Hazardous substances Water
Heights Weapons
Hostile/remote environment Weather
Lifting heavy objects/equipment Other

2. For each of the hazards identified overleaf, fill in a box below:
Potential Hazard
Electricity
What could cause harm?
Standing on cables, tripping or falling over them pulling the cable out.
What is the likelihood of this happening?
Highly unlikely
Who or what would be harmed?
Potentially the photographer and model.
How much harm?
No fatal injuries, slight electric shock.
How will the risk of this hazard be minimised?
Keeping away from any plug sockets
Being aware.
Potential Hazard
Slipping, tripping and falling
What could cause harm?
Falling over cables or any loose wires
What is the likelihood of this happening?
Likely as the area is surrounded by electrical equipment
Who or what would be harmed?
Model/ Photographer
How much harm?
No fatal harm or serious injuries
How will the risk of this hazard be minimised?
Taping over cables with masking tape.