PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT 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.

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HAZARD IN WHICH LOCATION 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

Electrical Equipment Getting

Damaged

Nikon D3100Camera WiresCamera Being dropped/Used inappropriately

Knowledge of how and when to use

camera appropriately and safely. Using neck

strap on camera to keep safe.

High Inspecting camera beforehand to

make sure it’s safe and in working

order.

Public Transport/Vehicles

General Public and Photographer

Walking out in front of traffic- injuring both public and photographer.

Nikon D3100 Traffic lights, Zebra Crossings.

Extreme Ensuring everyone knows how to act appropriately and safely around busy roads. Making sure to use crossings and not allowing photos

to be taken from tram lines/road.

Manchester Ship Canal: Open Water

PhotographerDropping

equipment into water/Falling into

water.

Nikon D3100 Barriers surrounding canal.

Ensuring everyone knows how to act appropriately near

open water- not leaning or climbing

over barrier. Keeping camera

away from water.Knowing where

buoyancy aids are- benefit if people

know how to swim in case of accident.

Theft Photographer Nikon D3100 Emergency number (999)

Adult SupervisionWearing neck strap.

Moderate Staying within public areas.

Travelling in groups. Access to a phone.

Bad Weather: Rain/Temperature

Photographer Nikon D3100Equipment getting

damaged. Photographer

getting ill.

Plenty of areas to seek shelter.

High Checking weather beforehand-

bringing umbrella/sun

cream. Dressing accordingly to

weather forecast. Knowing when it’s

safe to use equipment.

General Public General PublicPhotographer

Nikon D3100 Knowing when it’s appropriate to take

photo as to not aggravate anyone.

Knowing if it’s obvious that

someone doesn’t want to be within a

frame.

Moderate Apologising when appropriate.

Ensuring photographer

doesn’t get in the way of general public or harm anyone. Being

aware of surroundings.

Tripping/Falling over

Photographer Nikon D3100 Wearing camera strap around neck

to keep it safe. Being aware of surroundings.

Moderate Wearing appropriate footwear.

Getting Lost Photographer Ensuring you have access to a mobile phone. Staying in

pairs/groups.

High Having a map.

Getting Assaulted Photographer Staying in groups/pairs.

Having access to mobile phone.

Knowing emergency number. Adult

Supervision.

Extreme Ensuring you’re within a busy, public area.

Risk Assessment Chart

Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENTVERY 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