This document provides a risk assessment template for photography shoots. It lists several potential hazards to consider such as dropping equipment in water, people tripping over equipment, handling glass lenses carefully, and staying away from dangerous animals. For each hazard, the template evaluates who may be harmed, what property may be damaged, existing controls, risk level, and any further actions needed based on the risk level. The goal is to identify risks and take appropriate actions to protect crew, equipment and the public.

1. PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT RISK ASSESSMENT LYDIA COOKE
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
Drop Camera In
Canal
When shooting
near Canal
Lose of equipment,
unable to complete
photo shoot
Camera Equipment Stand Away from
the Canal, be aware
of your surroundings
MODERATE Make sure at all
times you are
aware of your
surroundings
People in the area
with children,
illness, disability
All scenes Camera crew, public Peoples belongings,
camera equipment
Make sure you do
not disturb the
public, do not
capture them in
photographs, and be
polite.
LOW Do not contact the
public in an un-polite
manner if
there are captured
in a photograph ask
them for permission
to use the
photograph
Buildings Collapse All scenes Crew below, people
in the area
People, equipment
other buildings
Be aware of all
safety precautions in
the area
LOW Make sure you DO
NOT enter any
unsafe buildings
around
Someone falls into When The person who has Camera, the person Stand a distance HIGH Keep equipment out

2. canal photographing
the canal
fell in my not be
able to swim to
safety
themselves and their
belongings
away to avoid
falling in the canal.
of the way and in
reach when not
needed
Some falls over
equipment left on
floor
All times The person who has
fell
The camera the
person is holding,
the person
themselves, the
equipment on the
floor may be
damaged
Make sure all things
placed on the floor
are out of
walking/standing
area, but also in a
safe place where no
one can trip and fall.
MODERATE At all times,
cameras tripods etc.
Need to be placed in
a safe secure area
away where
someone cannot
trip.
Crew and public
throwing rubbish
and packets on the
floor
All times The person who
may trip and harm
themselves
Belongings in the
victims pockets may
smash and break
Make sure areas
where photographs
are being taken are
safe and secure.
MODERATE Pick any rubbish up
that’s in your way
to avoid accidents.
Camera lenses may
smash once
dropped, glass is
everywhere on the
floor
When taking
photographs in
all scenes
Glass may hit and
hurt someone
around
The camera will be
broken, there for the
outcome would be
no photographs
would be taken
Make sure all
equipment is being
handled with care
and consideration of
all outcomes.
HIGH Make sure yourself
and others at all
times are using the
cameras
appropriately
Birds, and swans in
the canal ca attack
if food is around or
they presume they
are being targeted
When taking
photographs near
a canal
Swan or bird may
bite and seriously
harm someone
nearby, even a
member of the
public. Can also
chase you
Equipment may be
dropped on the floor
from the attack, and
broken. People
could be infected
and need to visit the
hospital.
Make sure everyone
involved in the
photo shoot is not
disturbing or making
contact with the
animals in the area.
LOW Make sure you are
far away from any
harmful animals.
There’s no need to
be around them if
not needed.
Standing in
unsecure and
unprotected areas
in general
In all scenes May be an unsafe
area, people could
be in danger if signs
tell them not to
enter and they
ignore this.
People may be hurt
by unsafe grounds,
maybe buildings
sites and un social
able areas.
Make sure all crew
sticks together at all
times, no one is
allowed to enter
unsafe areas or they
will be at risk.
HIGH Make sure your
aware of the signs
and safety
precautions around
you.

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