This risk assessment document identifies hazards that may be encountered while filming in a forest, including slipping or getting stuck in mud, contact with stinging plants or scratches from twigs, and getting lost. It lists students and teachers as those who may be at risk and recommends control measures like walking slowly, wearing boots, being aware of surroundings, and staying with the group to mitigate these risks. The risks of slipping or stinging plants contact are rated medium, while getting lost is rated low.

1. Filming Risk Assessment – Simran Takhar
Hazard Risk Who is at Risk Control Measures Risk
Rating 1
high,2
medium,3
low
In the forest
someone or
something
could slip or
get stuck in
the mud
 Injury
 Damaged
filming
equipment
Students
Teachers
 Walk slowly,
being aware
of the ground
and
surroundings.
 Wear boots
suitable to
the weather
and muddy
conditions
2
Stinging plants
and being
scratched by
twigs
 Injury
 Allergic
reactions
Students
Teacher
 Be aware of
the plants
around you
and try to
avoid
standing in
areas with
nettles and
dangerous
branches
2
Getting lost in
the forest
 Injury
 Losing the
group
Students  Always stay
with your
group
 Stay close to
the walking
path and
don’t walk
too far into
the
woodlands
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