Risks and responsibilities of common hazards on a film set
1. WHAT IS IT HAZARD RISK SOLUTION Risk out of
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Responsibility
Staples The hazard is the staplesand
the stapler
Couldstaple yourownfingeror
otherinjury.
Practice cautionand keep
fingerswell outthe wayof
stapler. The actor will focus
purelyonthe actionas they
do nothave any linesatthis
point.
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The actor doingthe stapling
actionwill be responsible for
this,butI as the directorwill
alsohave to be responsible for
my actor’ssafety.
Car door The hazard is the car door Couldtrap fingersincar door,
causingpainful injuries.
Be careful closingdoors,
don’tslamthemand make
sure you are lookingatwhat
youare doing/concentrating.
4 Thisresponsibilityfallstothe
actor closingthe door to be
careful butI will oversee.
Car The hazard is the vehicle Couldhave anyvehicle related
accident
Have a licenceddriver
behindthe wheel andbe
careful andsensible around
cars
4 The responsibilitywillbe onthe
licenseddriverasty are legally
responsible forthose inthe car
aroundthem.
Untidyfloor
space
The hazards are anywires,
boxesorobstructionsleft
around
Couldtripoverany messonthe
floorand injure themselves.
Tidyaway anythinglefton
the floorto avoidtrip
hazards.If there isanything
on the floorpre warn any
cast and crewthere couldbe
obstructionstoprevent
injury.
2 Thisis myresponsibilityasI will
tidythe floorspace to ensure
the safetyandcomfort of my
cast and crewmembers.
2. Animals The hazard is the animal
(dog).
Couldgetbittenor hurtby the
animals.
Make sure all animalsare
comfortable aroundpeople
and be sensible. The animal
knowsall the actors involved
so there shouldnotbe any
problems.
3 Thisis the responsibilityof the
dog ownerbutalsothe cast and
crewto be sensible.