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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. The further
action(s) to be considered will be determined by the level of risk assessment.
HAZARD
IN WHICH
SCENE IS
THIS HAZARD
PRESENT?
All scenes.
PERSON WHO
MAY BE HARMED
PROPERTY THAT
COULD BE
DAMAGED
RISK CONTROLS
ALREADY IN
PLACE
RISK
ASSESSMENT
*See chart
FURTHER
ACTION TO BE
TAKEN
Cast And
Crew.
All production
equipment.
Unknown.
MODERATE.
Weather
Changes.
All Scenes.
Cast And
Crew.
Electrical
Equipment.
Umbrellas and
shelter made
available. No
electrical
equipment to
be used in wet
conditions.
EXTREME.
Wires on the
floor.
All Scenes.
Cast And
Crew.
All production
equipment.
Electrical
tapes used to
fix wires to
MODERATE.
Cast and crew
much be aware
of where they
are walking
and standing
at all times.
Check the
weather the
day before
and make sure
no filming
happens if
there is a
chance of
rain.
Wires must be
kept to a
minimum.
Tripping up.

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the ground.
Drowning In
The River.
All Scenes.
Cast And
Crew.
All production Warning signs.
equipment.
LOW.
Getting
struck by
Lightning.
All Scenes.
Cast and
crew.
All production
equipment.
Unknown.
LOW.
Tree Falling.
All scenes.
Cast and
Crew.
All production
equipment.
Unknown.
LOW.
Person
walking large
dog.
All scenes.
Cast and
crew.
All production
equipment.
Unknown.
LOW.
Other
dangerous
animals.
All scenes.
Cast and
crew.
All production
equipment.
Unknown.
LOW.
Make everyone
aware of the
river and
aware of the
danger.
Check the
weather the
day before
and make sure
no filming
happens if
there is a
chance of
lightening.
Try to avoid
any trees
that look
unstable in
windy
weather.
Keep distance
if possible
and check for
the dog being
on the lead.
Keep distance
try to find a
similar
location till
the animal
moves.

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Risk Assessment Chart
Hazard likelihood / Consequences
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get
seriously hurt)
Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor
injury)
Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly
delayed)
Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences
RISK ASSESSMENT
EXTREME
HIGH
MODERATE
LOW