1. Lauren Mills
Media AS Coursework – Risk Assessment
Risk Chance of it happening 1-10 What is put in place to
prevent these from happening
Battery runs out on the
camera
7 Before going out on locations
to film, always ensure the
camera has been charging the
previous day or night before. If
possible, carry extra batteries,
for a battery charged camera
in case the batteries are to run
out
Camera Breaks 3 Always ensure the camera is
secured either by a tripod or
on a neck strap to prevent the
camera from falling from a
high distance and breaking
Files do not save 5 Make sure before files are
deleted from the camera or
shared area that information
and files are backed up into a
spare folder or back up folder
Weather 5 Before going out on location to
film, make sure you check the
weather forecast to ensure
that the weather will be
suitable to film in. If rain is to
occur whilst filming, make sure
the correct waterproof
equipment is provide to
prevent water damage from
taking place
Debris in the road 5 Before filming the characters,
always check that the
environment surrounding you
is safe, e.g. smooth and debris
free to prevent accidents from
happening
Wires 7 Wires can be dangerous if not
placed right, ensure that all
wires are out of the way from
walking paths and equipment
to prevent people from falling
over the wires
Computers 6 Whilst editing the footage
taken, make sure that you are
not on the computer for a long
duration of time as it can lead
to headache or affecting your
eyes. Take a short break when
on the computer.