PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT 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

Falling in water Surrounding the canal

Myself and people with me

Equipment Barriers are in place surrounding the

canal

Low Stand at a safe distance from water behind the barriers, when taking photos.

Dropping equipment in water

Surrounding the canal

- Equipment Barriers are in place surrounding the

canal

Low Make sure to wear the camera safety

neck strap and stand at a safe

distance from the water.

Getting run over Roads surrounding

Lowry

Myself and people with me

Equipment Pavement is big enough to walk on and stand away from the traffic. Traffic lights are in place, and safe road crossings also.

Low Do not stand too close to the edge of the walk way, and stay away from on coming traffic. Check from trams on the tram tracks

before crossing. Weather Everywhere

outside - Equipment - Moderate Check the weather

report for that day. If raining, take umbrella and coat and protective gear for the cameras to ensure no damage is done to any equipment.

Risk Assessment Chart

Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT VERY 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