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)
Hot sand underfoot Actors and crew n/a All actors and crew to When not involved in
on beach wear shoes at all times HIGH 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 Feeding, toilet,
supervised at all times MODERATE recreation and rest
and will not be left areas to be arranged for
unattended. animal away from
location premises
Burns from Actors and crew Location All actors and crew to sit Advise local fire brigade
campfire at least 2 metres from fire.
Fire to be set at least 20 HIGH
metres from property.
Fire extinguishers with
trained operators on set.
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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
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)
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3. FILM PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT
Artist Name: DJ Strio
Production Title: ‘A Game of Chess’ Production Date(s) 16/11/12
Date of Risk Assessment 30/10/12
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)
Hot portable Actors & Crew N/A Turn off lighting units Briefing which warns
lighting units when not in use LOW actors and crew of the
danger
Raised DJ staging, Briefing which warns
dangerous to walk Actors & Crew STUDIO actors and crew of the LOW
over danger
Lots of cables STUDIO + Use Gaffe tape to hold Briefing which warns
around to trip over Actors & Crew EQUIPMENT down any loose wiring MODERATE actors and crew of the
danger
Actors knocking Ensure space is made Briefing which warns
into objects during Actors & Crew STUDIO around studio so actors MODERATE actors and crew of the
dancing scenes don’t bump into things danger
Hazard Persons who may Property which Risk controls already Risk Assessment Further action
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4. be harmed may be damaged in place LOW, MODERATE, required to control
HIGH, EXTREME risk ***
(see table)
Falling over in fight Actors PROPS Use of a crash mat for Briefing which warns
scene actors to fall onto LOW actors and crew of the
danger
Briefing which warns
Actors STUDIO actors and crew of the LOW
danger
Lots of cables STUDIO + Use Gaffe tape to hold Briefing which warns
around to trip over Actors & Crew EQUIPMENT down any loose wiring MODERATE actors and crew of the
danger
Actors knocking Ensure space is made Briefing which warns
into objects during Actors & Crew STUDIO around studio so actors MODERATE actors and crew of the
dancing scenes don’t bump into things danger
Copy to additional sheet(s) if further space is needed
***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
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Essential Contact Numbers
Emergency Services
Fire Brigade
Ambulance
Police
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 Business Hours Mobile Out of hours
(if applicable)
Child actors
John Smith Mary Smith – Mother
Ted Black John Black – Father
Animals
Laddie (dog) Mr Barker – dog owner
Dobbin (horse) Mr Trotter – horse owner
Locations
Parks & Gardens Mr Bush - gardener
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7. We need to ensure that full safety precautions are in place for our shoot day. This includes getting a complete first aid
kid, two fire extinguishers, a working phone and a crash mat for some of the falling scenes.
Making sure safety precautions are made is an essential part of video production and is necessary to help out in the
event that an accident occurs.
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