This risk assessment evaluates the risks of filming a scene where a couple breaks up over dinner outdoors in South Bank. The main risk identified is pedestrians tripping over cables. Existing control measures include securely taping cables to the floor in a high-visibility color and placing signs to notify the public of filming. Further measures may include having crew carry a first aid kit and ensure all crew can call for emergency help. The assessment concludes by outlining plans to contact emergency services if an accident occurs.

1. Harris Academy South Norwood MEDIA Risk Assessment Record
Director, camera operator, music artist, actor x2 South Bank
Production / Location of Shoot:
Person(s) involved:
Scene one – ‘the break up’. Location Contact No:
Activity or process: Couple breaking up over dinner
Date of Assessment:
Shoot Date(s): Director’s / Student(s)
Signature:
A: HAZARDS B: DEGREE OF RISK C: PREVENTIVE MEASURES D: IF ACCIDENT OCCURS?
(Refer to Risk Matrix)
Nature of hazard Person(s) at Severity Likelihood Risk Measures in place aimed at Further necessary measures,
risk Rating reducing risk to minimum level? involving whom and by when?
(See below)
• Pedestrians tripping Cas Major Possible C • All wires should be securely tapped • The First Aid Box will be
over the cables Cre to the floor to avoid anyone from the carried by a crew member
Pub tripping over them • All crew members should
• The tape should be a different have phone , so an
colour from the pavement emergency call can be
• Tell those who are skating in South made easily
Bank that we will be filming in this • The accident should be
area assessed first and if help is
• A sign can be placed where the needed then called
camera is to make people aware
filming is taking place

2. Persons at risk include: Cas – Cast Cre - Crew Fam - Family Pub- Public
Stu - Students Tut – Tutor(s) Vis - Visitors
The “Risk Matrix” or Table of Overall Risk
The Risk Matrix is a useful tool in the assessment of the severity of overall risk. It is intended to allow the relationship between the likelihood of
incident/injury occurring and the possible severity of outcome. By comparing these two factors against each other, a Risk Rating can be arrived at,
employing a scale between ‘A’ (highest risk) and ‘E’ (lowest risk).
Risk Likely Rating, on a scale of ‘A’ to ‘E’ (‘A’ being the highest)
Likely Risk Rating, on a scale of ‘A’ to ‘E’ (‘A’ being the highest)
severity of
outcome
Frequent Probable Possible Remote Unlikely
Fatal A B+ C+ D+ E+
Major B+ B C D E
Minor C+ C D D E
Non- Reportable D+ D D E E
Explanation of severity of outcome (For definitions and full list of inclusions, refer to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence
Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995):
Fatal - any fatal injuries to employees, or any other person, sustained in an accident connected with your business
Major - any injury that includes:
· Fracture of the skull, spine, pelvis, any bone in the arms or legs (but not in the hand or foot).
· Amputations of the hand or foot, or of a finger, thumb or toe where the bone or joint is severed.
· Loss of sight in an eye, or a penetrating injury, chemical / hot burn to the eye.
· Electric shock resulting in loss of consciousness and / or medical treatment.
· Acute illness or loss of consciousness resulting from absorption, inhalation or ingestion of a substance.
· Any other injury requiring hospitalisation for more than 24 hours.
Minor - any other injury to an individual that results in absence from work, or an inability to carry out their normal work, for more than 3 days.

3. Non-Reportable - any injury or discomfort that does not cause more than 3 days’ disablement, or permanent damage.
Note: “Ill Health”, i.e. loss of hearing, respiratory illness, dermatitis etc. should be rated on their likely severity.
For each section of the Risk Assessment Record form above,
it is recommended that the assessor(s) refer to the notes below for an outline of the main requirements of the questions:
• Activity or Process - Basically you are required to state the physical nature of the activity.
This can either be a generic activity such as “booking out kit”, or a more specific activity such as
“filming in a moving car” or other more specialised activities; so if necessary try to describe it as best as possible.
For example: “erection and use of lights in living room for fight scene”.
• Nature of Hazard? - Concentrate upon things that could cause harm, not trivial things like flaky paintwork!
Consult the people who use the area as they may have a different perspective to you.
Do not rely solely upon others however, as they have become “blinkered” to certain hazards through daily exposure to them.
• Who may be at risk? - Identify types / groups and numbers of people, and perhaps individuals.
It could be “crew” in general, or more specific groups such as cast or guest interviewees who are not familiar with the location.
• Degree of risk - Compare the likely outcome (worst case scenario if you like) against
the likelihood of it occurring (unlikely through to frequent). Award a rating from A (high) down to E (very low).
Refer to the Risk Matrix above for risk rating.
• Preventive (Existing Control Measures) - Identify the measures already in place and ask yourself
if they are sufficient to eliminate or reduce the risk to the lowest possible degree?
It is not always possible to entirely eliminate a hazard, as they are often intrinsic to a piece of equipment (such as a tungsten light)
or an activity (such as driving).
• Preventive (Further Measures Required) - Is there a possibility of circumstances arising that could lead to additional unforeseen risk?
If so, how could these be pre-empted and addressed before they cause harm? If change is planned, what associated hazards
could arise? Could adverse weather conditions or a sudden influx of people result in additional hazards?
• If Accident Occurs – it is essential that plans are in place if any accident occurs, whether it be fatal, major, minor, or even some non-reportable outcomes.
This would normally take the form of having a record of emergency numbers of cast and crew, contacting the college and the media department,
and calling the emergency services as required.
This Risk Assessment Document has been approved by Date
L. BRYANT Dec 2011