MEDIA STUDIES VIDEO PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT (1/2)

Risk Assessment Taken Place On: 12/11/15Film Production Dates:

Location(s)

Outline of risk assessmentSummary of what is proposed

Team members / experts / contractors / etc.List those involved

Assessor NameSignature

Datecompleted

Manager/Tutor NameSignature

Datecompleted

Hazard list – select your hazards from the list below and use these to complete Part BSituational Hazards Tic

kPhysical / Chemical Hazards Tic

kEnvironmental Hazards Tick

Assault by person N/A Contact with hot or cold liquid / vapour

Litter

Over Crowding N/A Contact with hot or cold surface(s) Nuisance noise / vibrationObjects falling, moving or flying

N/A Electric shock Physical damage

Crush by load(s) N/A Explosive blast Substance released into soil / water

Working at Height (roof, scaffolding, hoists, ladders, etc)

N/A Explosive release of stored pressure Substance released into air

Vehicle impact / collision / pedestrians

N/A Fire Adverse Weather Conditions (outdoor events) yes

Obstruction / exposed feature N/A Hazardous / chemical substanceErgonomic risk due to lack of space

N/A Hot or Cold environment Additional Hazards (please list)

Slip, Trips and Falls yes Laser light (Class 1 or 2)Manual Handling (separate Assessment required)

Stroboscopic Lights (flashing lights)

Props (guns, knives, etc) VibrationUnsafe Ground Conditions (excess water, mud, underground tunnels, caves, slopes, etc)

yes Noise

Overhead obstructions (power lines / cables, suspended ceilings)

Smoke

Sharp object / material Live Electrical WorkingLone Working (Permit required)Confined Spaces (Permit required)

Health Hazards Tick

Machinery / Equipment (cranes, hoists, electrical, tools etc)

Disease/Infection

Restriction by Work Equipment or PPE/RPE

Lack of food/water

Young Persons (under 18 years of age)

Physical fatigue (unusual working patterns, night working, etc)

Animals (wild / domestic) Static body posture (standing for long periods)Repetitive actionStressExtra medical issues adding further risk (please list)

Risk Matrix – use this to determine risk for each hazard i.e. how bad and how likely

Likelihood of Harm

Severity of Harm Unlikely Possible Probable

Slight e.g. minor cuts and bruising, irritation, headaches, etc Very low Low Medium

Moderate e.g. deep cuts, burns, minor fractures, etc Low Medium High

Severe e.g. major fractures, poisonings, multiple & fatal injuries etc Medium High Extremely high

FILM STUDIES VIDEO PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT (2/2)Hazards 1

List what could cause harm from this activitye.g. working at height, trip hazard, fire, etc.

Who exposedList who might be harmed from this activity esp. ’at risk groups’ e.g. staff, public, children, disabled, elderly etc.

RiskFor each hazard, decide level of risk as if you were to do the activity without your controls

Control measuresFor each hazard, list the measures you will be taking to minimise the risk identified. appointing competent persons, training received, use of personal protective equipment, provision of first aid, etc.

Observations and additional comments

RiskFor each hazard, now decide level of risk once all your controls are in place

Hot sand/cold sand on beach

Actors/crew Low All actors/crew wear shoes at all times

All members must be aware of temperature of ground and not to remove shoes

Low

Possible litter/dangerous object in the sandE,g, glass

Actors/crew High Wear shoes at all times and have a first aid kit on siteBriefing so everyone is aware of danger

All members be on lookout for dangerous objects on the ground and be able to contact an ambulance if needed

Moderate

Changes in tide/weather at beach

Actors/crew Moderate Find out what time the tide will be out at and what time is safe to be on the beachBriefing so everyone is aware of danger

Know a quick and easy way off the beach/know how far away a lifeguard is/if we can contact emergency services

Low

Cliffs (heights and stability)

Actors/crew High Stay away from cliff edges/have barriers on how far to goBriefing so everyone is aware of danger

Need to know the area to know where not to go

Low

Health – if smoking is used

Actors/crew Moderate Use a fake cigarette and get parental consent in under the age

Low

Slips, trips and falls

Actors/crew Moderate Wear shoes with grip and avoid mud/slippery surfaces

Low

Continue on separate sheet if necessary

1 - from hazard list in Part A