This document provides a template for conducting a risk assessment for a film photography shoot. It explains that all potential hazards should be considered, including who or what may be harmed and any existing risk controls. A chart is included to help evaluate the level of risk based on likelihood and consequences. For each hazard identified in a particular scene, the assessment rates the risk level and recommends any further actions needed to improve safety.

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
Outside
Interference
Woodland Shoot ALL Camera, Tripod. -Ignore people if
they interfere.
-Walk away if
necessary.
-If animals, remain
calm
MODERATE -Work in a large
group.
Weather Woodland Shoot ALL Camera, Tripod. -Protective covering
for camera
-Cover lens if light
rain.
MODERATE -Check weather
forecast for the day
Wires, clutter,
equipment.
Photo Studio
Shoot
ALL Camera. -Allow for plenty of
room
-Watch out for any
dangerous objects.
LOW -Possibly move
wires to safer
positions.

2. Terrain Woodland Shoot ALL Camera, Tripod. -Take care on
muddy ground
-Only venture into
the woodland if the
terrain is safe
MODERATE -If needed, relocate
to safer, dryer
outdoor location.
Risk Assessment Chart
Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get seriously hurt) EXTREME
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