This document provides a template for conducting a risk assessment for outdoor landscape photography shoots. It identifies several potential hazards such as weather, tripping over equipment, time pressure, and working at heights. For each hazard, it evaluates who may be harmed, what property could be damaged, existing risk controls, and the level of risk. Potential further actions are proposed based on the risk level, such as postponing shoots during bad weather or using warning signs near cables. The goal is to anticipate risks and take appropriate measures to protect crew safety and equipment.

1. PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT RISK ASSESSMENT - LANDSCAPE (OUTSIDE)
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 INPLACE
RISK ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER ACTION
TO BE TAKEN
Weather hazards
(heavy rain or
snow) – Could
impact on the
location and
electrical
equipment
When taking a
photograph
outdoors
Myself or another
member of crew
takingphotographs,
public if in a public
area
Camera equipment Waterproof
protective cases for
all equipment
Moderate If weather
conditions are bad
then postpone
shoot until clear
Dropping the
camera – Could
smash or damage
lens
When taking a
photograph
outdoors
N/A The camera Have camera straps
that fasten the
camera securely
around your neck
Moderate Ensure you have a
tight grip on it
Tripping over leads-
Could cause bodily
harm or damage
equipment
When taking a
photograph
outdoors
Myself or another
member of crew
takingphotographs,
public if in a public
area
Equipment if it’s
fallen onto (e.g.
camera)
Only use leads
where necessary
and keep them tidy
High Put up warning
signs to warn
people

2. Time pressure –
Could strain people
to panic/rush and
injurethemselvesor
break equipment
When taking a
photograph
outdoors
Myself or people
surrounding me at
that time
Equipment
surrounding me
Have a plan
organised to help
stay on track
Moderate Have restricted
areas where only so
many people can be
at once so it’s not
crowded
Camera risk – Could
impact the shoot if
the camera breaks
or you lose previous
images
When taking a
photograph
outdoors
Myself or another
member of crew
takingphotographs,
public if in a public
area
N/A Ensuring the space
where the shot is
taking place is clear
Moderate Enabling no public
access to the area
Precarious – Could
drop and break the
camera if it isn’t
positioned/held
correctly
When taking a
photograph
outdoors
Myself or another
member of crew
takingphotographs,
public if in a public
area
Camera and
equipment if
dropped from a
heightor on anedge
Ensure you have a
tight grip of the
camera and the
strap around your
neck to prevent
from dropping it
High Don’t use extreme
heights when not
100% safe during
shots and always
have protective
wear on the
equipment
Electrical
equipment – Could
blow up or shock
somebody in
certain weather
conditions
When taking a
photograph
outdoors
Myself or another
member of crew
takingphotographs,
public if in a public
area
Electrical equipment
being used or other
equipment
surrounding it
Use waterproof
protective wear on
equipment or keep
them securely
covered during rain
Moderate Ensure electrical
equipment is used
safely and not used
at all in heavy rain
weather conditions
Film and illusion –
Although it’sa safer
option, it might not
work as well editing
something rather
than getting the
real thing
When taking a
photograph
outdoors
N/A N/A Doinghigh risk shots
in editing rather
than reality is more
safe
Low Not coming out of
the safety zone of
the shoot and not
risking any heights
or edges which
could be dangerous
Illegal looking shots
– Could beforced to
When taking a
photograph
Person in shot of
the camera
N/A Make sure there
aren’tpeoplein your
Moderate Ask permission and
get their consent on

3. delete/cancel shoot
if people appear on
the imageswho you
haven’t gained
consent from
outdoors shot that you
haven’t asked
permission off
a form as proof
Lifting hazards –
Could cause bodily
harm to yourself or
to people around,
could also cause
damage to
equipment
When taking a
photograph
outdoors
Myself or another
member of crew
takingphotographs,
public if in a public
area
Any equipment in
the surrounding
area, including what
you are lifting
Know the weight of
what you are lifting
and clear the area
to ensure it’s safe to
move it
Moderate Others members
will always be
around so ask for
help if you believe
it’s beyond your
strength
Risk AssessmentChart
Hazard likelihood/Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES(i.e. Someonecouldget
seriouslyhurt)
EXTREME
Couldhappenormildconsequences(i.e.someone couldsufferaminor
injury)
HIGH
Unlikelytohappenorminorconsequences(i.e.productioncouldbe slightly
delayed)
MODERATE
Rarelyhappensandveryinsignificantconsequences LOW