This risk assessment document identifies potential hazards and risks associated with filming in a public environment and outlines controls to mitigate those risks. It evaluates risks such as using public cameras, lights and microphones; carrying heavy equipment; wires hanging around equipment; and risks of burns from lights. Control measures recommended include having signs informing the public of filming, distributing equipment weight evenly, positioning wires safely, and procedures for safe handling of hot lights.

1. RISK ASSESSMENT
Settingupina
public
environment
Public Cameras
Lights
Mic
Tripod
Don’tset up
ina public
environment
unless
completely
necessary
HIGH Have a sign
postup telling
the publicthat
filmingis
takingplace
and forto be
careful.
Filminginthe
environment
where the are
expensive
equipment
Group
members
Anyone
around
Cameras
Lights
Have a good
understanding
of our
environment.
MODERATE Keepfully
away fromany
dangerousor
expensive
equipment.
HAZARD PERSONS
WHO MAY
BE HARMED.
PROPERTY
WHICH MAY
BE
DAMAGED.
RISK
CONTROLS
ALREADY IN
PLACE.
RISK
ASSESSMENT,
LOW,
MODERATE,
HIGH,
EXTREME.
FURTHER
ACTION
REQUIRED
TO CONTROL
RISK.
Heavy
equipment
Group
members
carrying the
equipment
Camera
Mic
Tripod
Lights
Split the
equipment
evenly
between the
group.
MODERATE Make sure
everyone is
carrying
equipment
they are able
to carry
comfortably.
Wires
hanging
around
Anyone –
Interviewee
and group
members.
Mic
Lights
Place the
wires in a
sensible
position that
won’t cause
injury.
HIGH Tell everyone
who is
around
where the
wires are so
they can
watch their
steps.
LightsBurning Anyone whois
handlingthe
lightonce itis
on.
Mainlygroup
members
Lights Make sure the
lightisfully
turnedoff and
unplugged.
MODERATE Tell everyone
how hot the
lightcan get
and don’t
touch itunit2
minutesafter
it’sbeen
turnedoff.