This document provides a template for conducting a risk assessment for film production activities. It instructs the user to identify all potential hazards, who or what may be harmed, existing controls, and assigns a risk level. A chart is included to help determine risk based on likelihood and consequences of each hazard. Examples listed include the risk of children getting too close to equipment in a school scene, potential rain in an outdoor scene, and cables on the floor posing a trip hazard. Suggested additional controls for each example aim to minimize risks and further protect cast, crew and property.

1. FILM PRODUCTION 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 PERSON WHO PROPERTY THAT RISK CONTROLS RISK ASSESSMENT FURTHER
SCENE IS THIS MAY BE COULD BE ALREADY IN *See chart ACTION TO BE
HAZARD HARMED DAMAGED PLACE TAKEN
PRESENT?
Damps, it might Scene 4 Cast and Crew Tripod sound kit Wellington boot, HIGH We would be
rain as well and camera Umbrella prepared and
safe by wearing
wellington boots
so we do not slip
and get our shoes
dirty and an
umbrella to cover
the camera and
sound kit to
protect it from
the rain

2. school children Scene 2 Children, cast Equipment Rope or Barrier Medium Set up a barrier
get too close to and crew damage, kid umberella or ask school for
equipment, rain injure themselves help and let them
know when were
filming or we can
askwhen there of
their breaks so its
clear from
children. We can
also bring an
umberella just in
case if it rains.
Wires and cables Scene 1 The cast and Inury to cast and Duck tape, Moderate The duck tape
all over the floor. crew crew also will help because
equipment iit will tape up all
loose cables and
wires in the
house to the
floor.
Risk Assessment Chart
Think about the likelihood of the potential hazard vs. the consequences if it actually happens.
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 HIGH
injury)
Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly MODERATE

3. delayed)
Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences LOW