NW ED-Group Risk Assessment

TWGSB Media Studies Film Production

Risk Assessment

You need to consider all the potential risks at each location shoot and outline how you will work to prevent any accident or injury to you, your cast or the equipment.

Location	What is the hazard?   Think about road safety, filming at night, potential damage to equipment	Who/what might be harmed and why?   Think about who needs to be aware of the risk	How will you reduce the risk?     What steps will you take to ensure that the risk is lowered?	Signed   Approved by JF, CF, KJ
Hallway	Dogs Stairs	Natalie, Grace & Phoebe could be harmed by dogs. Natalie, Elliot an Phoebe could be harmed if they trip on the stairs.	Lock the dogs away. Watch where you are going on the stairs, don’t run.
Upstairs garage	Uneven floor Low ceilings Ladders Tools	Natalie, Grace & Phoebe and Elliot could trip or fall, could hit head on ceiling and fall over. Could fall off or trip on ladders and injure themselves. Tools could be dropped on feet. IF holding the camera,9it may be dropped and could break.	Look around for hazards in the room and make sure lighting is good so you can see any trip hazards.
Outside front door	Rain and possibly ice	Elliot, Grace, Natalie and Phoebe could slip if ground is wet or icy. Could injure themselves or drop equipment. Camera may get wet.	Don’t film outside when raining. IF icy be aware of ground and take extra care not to slip.