Risk Assessment: OUTDOOR (FILMING)
Production Title: The Optimist
Unit: 12&13
Producer: Natalie Blundell
Date of Risk Assessment: 29th
April 2016
Risk Matrix Severity
1. Superficial injury
(scratches, bumps)
2. First Aid injury (cuts,
bruising)
3. Over 3 day injury (back
pain, strain)
4. Major injury (fracture, 1)
deep laceration)
5. Fatality or Multiple
Fatality
Risk
Severit
y
Likeliho
od
Production Date: 4th May 2016
Director: Natalie Blundell
Conducted by: Natalie Blundell
Risk Matrix
Likelihood
Severity x
Likelihood
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1-8 Low
9-14 Medium
15 - 25 High
Very Low Likelihood
Low Likelihood
Medium Likelihood
High Likelihood
Very high Likelihood
Gross risk
(without
controls)
Those at
risk
Control measures
(Hardware i.e.,
Guards)
Control
measures
(software information,
instruction,
training and
supervision)
Ground
conditions
Manual
Handling
2x3 = 6 Low
3x2 = 6 Low
Cast, crew &
equipment
Crew &
equipment
Sensible footwear and
clothing should be worn
Ensure that all cast &
crew are aware of the
ground conditions
they're working on
and take caution.
Equipment such as
tripods should be set
up safely and in a
stable manner. The
spirit level should be
used in order to
achieve a 'level' or
'straight' shot whilst
on an uneven surface.
Crew members must
be aware of how to
handle and carry
equipment
appropriately. Bend at
the knees and handle
with care to reduce
risk of injury.
All crew members
should also be trained
on how to properly
carry equipment such
as a tripod.
Safe use of
equipment
Filming in
public
3x2 = 6 Low
1x4 = 8 Low
Crew &
equipment
Cast, crew &
equipment
Careful when handling
equipment. Ensure all
crew members are
fully competent and
aware of how to use
the equipment.
A letter of consent to
film in a public area
may be required, if so,
ensure this is brought
with you.
If resistance is met do
not continue to screw
or unscrew something.
Filming in public may
require permission so
ensure that you have
contact details for the
locations you plan to
use and ask for
permission well before
the shoot date. It is
also advised that you
confirm with them the
arrangement a few
days leading up to the
shoot.
Filming by
the sea
5x3 = 15 High
Cast, crew &
equipment
Covers for equipment
such as camera's should
be brought as they may
get wet from the sea.
Some members of the
public may be
disruptive whilst
you're filming. To
avoid this try to film
out of peak hours and
in quiet areas where
less people tend to be.
Eg. avoid places like
shopping centres or
main streets.
Whilst filming by the
sea and on the pier
everyone on set must
be completely vigilant
at all times. A number
of safety measures
will need to be put in
place.
Firstly no cast or crew
should step closer
than 1m to the edge if
a railing is not
present. If they do
they may fall into the
sea and may drown.
A member of the crew
should be appointed
to watch the tide
whilst the others are
filming and warn
everybody of
oncoming waves or
fast moving ocean
which could be a
threat.
Contact details for the
local coast guards will
need to be brought on
the shoot in case of an
emergency.
If leaning on the
railing is required, as
little weight as
possible should be
applied in case the
railing breaks or falls
leading into them
Weather
Filming
2x3 = 6 Low
4x3 = 12
Cast, crew &
equipment
Cast & crew
Bring covers for
equipment in case the
weather takes a bad
turn during the shoot.
Also make sure the cast
and crew are dressed
appropriately for the
weather and have
waterproofs in case of
any chance of rain.
plummeting into the
sea.
The weather forecast
should be checked
and followed up until
the shoot and
arrangements should
be made to fit around
the suitable/required
weather.
A back-up plan may
also be good to have
in case the weather
takes a turn for the
worst on the day.
Instead of cancelling
the shoot altogether
though different
scenes which are
indoors could
potentially be filmed
on that day instead.
Cast and crew must be
willing to work around
the weather.
When filming near
near busy
roads
Medium
busy roads it is vital
that the cast and crew
are aware of any cars
passing by. If the road
is required to be
crossed, it is advised
to cross at the next
available zebra
crossing or street
lights.
Tripping or
falling on
wires or
equipment
3x3 = 9 Medium
Cast, crew &
equipment
Allergies
and
asthma
3x3 = 9 Medium
Cast & crew
Inhalers and any
medication needed by
the cast or crew must
be brought on the
shoot.
If there are none of
these nearby, cast and
crew should check
both ways and listen
carefully before
crossing.
Cast and crew should
be aware of where
they're stepping on
set so they don't trip
on any wires or tripod
legs.
All cast and crew
should be made aware
if anybody has any
allergies or asthma in
the group so that they
Footwear
and
clothing
1x3 = 3 Low
Cast & crew
Crew or
cast
members
may be
absent
1x3 = 3 Low
The production
Missing or
forgotten
equipment
1x3 = 3 Low
Equipment
Appropriate clothing
and footwear needs to
be worn which is
suitable for the weather
and shoot.
can help them if needs
be.
Cast and crew should
be reminded a few
days before the shoot
what they are
expected to bring or
wear.
Although it causes no
physical harm, having
someone not turn up
on the shoot can
completely ruin
things. To avoid this
happening contact
details for backup
actors and crew
members should be
obtained prior to the
shoot. The shoot must
always go on!
Equipment should be
booked out in advance
to the shoot and
checked a day or two
before. An equipment
list is advised also.
Lost files
or
documents
eg. shot
lists, script
Insurance
To avoid any
equipment getting lost
on the shoot it is wise
to have a designated
area where equipment
and its packaging can
be placed. Lens caps
should be kept in
people's pockets too,
not on sides so that
they are not as easy
to lose.
1
3
1x3 = 3 Low
Crew & cast
Any documents required It may make sense to
on shoot should be
make a certain crew
within a single file. This
member responsible
way it will make it much for looking after
harder for files to
documents and
become lost or
ensuring they know
misplaced.
where they are and
when they will be
needed. This should
help the shoot feel a
bit more organised
and smoothly ran.
Carlisle college cover our insurance providing they are aware of where we are at and what we are doing.
