Mark Grayson

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?

PERSON WHO MAY BE HARMED

PROPERTY THAT COULD BE DAMAGED

RISK CONTROLS ALREADY IN PLACE

RISK ASSESSMENT *See chart

FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Wet Floor Scene 1 Cast or Crew Production equipment

Signs when appropriate

HIGH Cast and Crew must wear appropriate

footwear at all times

Props Scene 2 Cast and Crew N/A Moderate Making sure that all props are out of the way including wires

to ensure no one falls over them

Trailing Wires/Cables

All Scenes Cast or Crew All production equipments

Electrical tapes used to fix wires to the

ground/walls

Moderate Wires and leads kept to a minimum

Cars Scene 3 Cast or Crew All production equipments

Barriers / Pavement Extreme Be aware of cars everywhere when

working outside and near roads

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Risk Assessment Chart

Think about the likelihood of the potential hazard vs. the consequences if it actually happens.

Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT

VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get seriously hurt)

EXTREME

Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor injury)

HIGH

Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly delayed)

MODERATE

Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences LOW