FILM PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

This document is intended as a basic template to assist in the completion of a risk assessment for film production activities.Detailed information is available from a variety of risk management and risk assessment specialists. Useful information can also be obtained from the Health & Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk

When conducting a risk assessment, consider all the likely hazards; who may be harmed, property which may be damaged, and the controls already in place. Then, for each likely hazard, bearing in mind the controls already in place, record the ‘risk assessment’ level. The further action(s) to be considered will be determined by the level of risk assessment.

HAZARD IN WHICH SCENE IS THIS HAZARD PRESENT?

PERSON WHO MAY BE HARMED

PROPERTY THAT COULD BE DAMAGED

RISK CONTROLS ALREADY IN PLACE

RISK ASSESSMENT*See chart

FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Glass Bottles/Beer Cans

Scene 1 Cast or Crew Bed Tarp/sheet lay on the bed and

covering floor in case glass smashes

Low Bring a hoover and make sure Cast and

Crew wear appropriate thick

soled shoesMirror being

smashedScene 3 Cast Floor Unknown High Hand will have

protection over it, bag placed to catch

any fallen glassSkateboarding Scene 4 Cast or Crew Equipment Crew wear high

visibility jacketsHigh Place cones around

the area we’re filming to make sure we are

easily seen.Beer Scene 5 Cast Sofa Low We will use non-

alcoholic beer or water in beer cans

so no alcohol

related incidents will occur

Forrest/woods Scene 6 Cast or Crew Equipment Unknown Moderate If there are any holes in the ground

or dangerous objects in the

woods/forest, so we will make sure we take torches and wear appropriate

footwear so we can see where we’re

going.

Risk Assessment Chart

Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENTVERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get seriously hurt)

EXTREME

Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor injury)

HIGH

Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly delayed)

MODERATE

Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences LOW