1. 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 Property which Risk controls already Risk Assessment Further action
be harmed may be damaged in place LOW, MODERATE, required to control
HIGH, EXTREME risk ***
(see table next page)
Riding the bike on the Actor Bicycle Actor to wait to road is clear When crew is not ready to
road. to proceed. MODERATE record the actor is going to
move to the pavement.
Carrying the TV to Actors and crew TV Actors and crew are going to Feeding, toilet, recreation
the location take it in turns to carry TV MODERATE and rest areas to be
where two people will carry it arranged for animal away
at once. from location premises
The way we carry the Actors and crew TV Bend knees when picking up Advise local fire brigade
TV the TV
HIGH
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CONSEQUENCES
LIKELIHOOD 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
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Essential Contact Numbers
Emergency Services
Fire Brigade 999
Ambulance 999
Police 999
Coastguard N/A
Transport Police 999
Chemist N/A
Out of hours chemist N/A
Veterinary Surgeon N/A
Our of hours veterinary surgeon N/A
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