FILM PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

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 (see table on following page).  The further action(s) to be considered will be determined by the level of risk assessment.

 

 

Example

 

Hazard	Persons who may be harmed	Property which may be damaged	Risk controls already in place	Risk Assessment LOW, MODERATE, HIGH, EXTREME (see table next page)	Further action required to control risk ***
Hot sand underfoot on beach	Actors and crew	n/a	All actors and crew to wear shoes at all times	HIGH	When not involved in the shoot, actors and crew to have a shaded area in which to stand
Behaviour of dog	Actors and crew	Location	Dog will be on leash and supervised at all times and will not be left unattended.	MODERATE	Feeding, toilet, recreation and rest areas to be arranged for animal away from location premises
Burns from campfire	Actors and crew	Location	All actors and crew to sit at least 2 metres from fire. Fire to be set at least 20 metres from property. Fire extinguishers with trained operators on set.	HIGH	Advise local fire brigade

 

FILM PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

 

 

LIKELIHOOD	CONSEQUENCES
	Insignificant	Minor	Moderate	Major	Catastrophic
Almost Certain	HIGH	HIGH	EXTREME	EXTREME	EXTREME
Likely	MODERATE	HIGH	HIGH	EXTREME	EXTREME
Moderate	LOW	MODERATE	HIGH	EXTREME	EXTREME
Unlikely	LOW	LOW	MODERATE	HIGH	EXTREME
Rare	LOW	LOW	MODERATE	HIGH	HIGH

 

Give careful consideration to the availability of information and ability to make contact in the event of problems.  Examples to consider:-

 

• Is there mobile ‘phone reception in the area?
• How will you keep up to date with changes in the weather?
• How will you be informed of changes in tidal waters?
• How easy is it for members of the emergency services to reach you? (cliffs, beaches, quarries, etc)

FILM PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

 

Company Name  Josh Woodburn films
Production Title Return to earth	Production Date(s) 14/7/2015
Producer Name Josh Woodburn	Director Name Josh Woodburn
Date of Risk Assessment 12/7/2015	Risk Assessment conducted by Josh Woodburn

 

 

Hazard	Persons who may be harmed	Property which may be damaged	Risk controls already in place	Risk Assessment LOW, MODERATE, HIGH, EXTREME (see table)	Further action required to control risk ***
Abandoned building	Actors or crew	Camera and props	Move debris	High	Clear more debris and warn people.
Electrocuted in rain by camera	Cameraman	Electrical equipment	Don’t go out in the rain.	low	Don’t let water touch it.
Chokes and dies on fake blood	actor	Might get a stain on the suit.	Small doses	low
PHYSICAL HARM	actor	Actor and costumes	Careful actors	moderate

 

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***Where further actions are required, complete the action plan on the following page

FILM PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

 

ACTION PLAN

 

Further action(s) required	By Whom	Date Completed

 

FILM PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

 

Essential Contact Numbers

 

Emergency Services

 

Fire Brigade	999
Ambulance	999
Police	999
Coastguard
Transport Police
Chemist
Out of hours chemist
Veterinary Surgeon
Our of hours veterinary surgeon

 

 

Delete contents of table below and input details specific to your production

 

Persons / property	Contact name & Relationship (if applicable)	Business Hours	Mobile	Out of hours
Child actors
Animals
Locations