risk assessment

1. 1
Risk Assessment
Complete the following table rating;
 Each risks severity on scale from Negligable (N), Low risk (L), Moderate risk (M), Severe (S),
Very severe (V)
 Each risks likelihood on scale from Very unlikely (VU), Unlikely (U), Possible (P), Likely (L), Very
likely (VL)
 Determine the risk factor from the table overleaf.
Hazard
Present? Severity Likelihood Risk Factor
1 Alcohol/drugs n
2 Animals/insects n
3 Audiences n
4 Camera cable/grip equipment y L u 2
5 Confined spaces n
6 Derelict buildings/dangerous structures n
7 Electricity/gas (other than normal supplies) n
8 Fatigue/long hours n
9 Fire/flammable materials n
10 Hazardous substances n
11 Heat/Cold/extreme weather y M P 3
12 Laser/strobe effects n
13 Machinery/industrial/ crane/hoist n
14 Materials - glass, non-fire retardant set materials n
15 Night operation y N vu 1
16 Noise – high sound levels n
17 Non standard manual handling n
18 Public/crowds y M P 3
19 Radiation n
20 Scaffold/Rostra n
21 Smoking on set n
22 Special effects/explosives n
23 Special needs (elderly, disabled, inexperienced) n
24 Specialised rescue/first aid n
25 Stunts, dangerous activities n
26 Tall scenery/suspended ceilings n
27 Vehicles/speed y M P 3
28 Water/proximity to water y L vu 1
29 Weapons n
30 Working at heights n
31 Working overseas n
32 Wooded area Y L P 2

2. 2
Calculate the Risk Factor:
Very Unlikely Unlikely Possible Likely Very Likely
Very severe 3 4 4 5 5
Severe 2 3 3 3 5
Moderate 2 2 3 3 3
Slight 1 2 2 3 3
Negligible 1 1 2 2 3
Decide the action to take:
5 Very severe Take immediate action
4 Severe High priority
3 Moderate Risk Programme for action
2 Low Risk Action may be required
1 Negligible Probably acceptable
Then list each risk identified
Hazard no:4 Risk Factor (1-5) 2
Description
Cables, etc.
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Miles, Felicity, Hannah, Lloyd
Action to take Ensure no trailing cables (secure with tape)
Ensure tripod and slider are set up appropriately
Keep production space clear
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew
Hazard no:11 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description
Extreme weather
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Crew, esp. Felicity
Action to take Ensure warm clothing available, especially for Felicity to wear between
shots
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew

3. 3
Hazard no:18 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description
Crowds
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Cast & Crew
Action to take Ensure public are kept away from production space and that crew are
aware of members of public around the production
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew
Hazard no:27 Risk Factor (1-5) 3
Description
Vehicles/ speed
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Cast- especially Lloyd and Felicity
Action to take Do not exceed speed limit
Take precaution of public
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew
Hazard no: 32 Risk Factor (1-5) 2
Description
Wooded area
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Cast & crew
Action to take Trips & slips, so take care when filming and walking on branches,
rabbit warrens and wet leaves
Person/company
responsible for action
Crew

4. 4

5. 5
Hazard no: Risk Factor (1-5)
Description
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Action to take
Person/company
responsible for action
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Agreed action taken? (y/n) Risk removed?
(y/n)
Hazard no: Risk Factor (1-5)
Description
Person(s) exposed
(detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or
public (P) )
Action to take
Person/company
responsible for action
To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s)
informed? (y/n)
Agreed action taken? (y/n) Risk removed?
(y/n)
Completed by:
Signature;
Countersigned by:
Signature; Date: