LOVER- Music video by Alter Bridge

Production
Keswick, Cumbria
Location
3 Day Shoot- Tuesday 20th May-Thursday 22nd
Date &
Duration
Description of work activity (and people who could be placed at risk)

The shoot requires several complex fight scenes, props being broken, shooting in run d
and dilapidated areas
etc. The
three strong crew
and two
members of cast
need to be aw
Chada
Productions:
Risk
Assessment
Record
of risks at all times.

SEVERITY
Minor
First Aid
3 Day Injury
Major Injury
Fatal/Severe

1
2
3
4
5

LIKELIHOOD
Slight
Improbable
Probable
Likely
Imminent

1
2
3
4
5

TOTAL= Severity x Likelihood (T= SL)

TOTAL
1-6
7-10
11-19
20-25

DESCRIPTION
Small hazard identified, slight risk, unlikely to occur
Risk of bad injury probable, control measures required
Major injury risk- almost definite chance of accident.
Almost certain to cause severe injuries or fatalities.

Hazard Identification

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Extra Production Equipment (Jib, Track etc.)

Access/Exits
Animals (Domestic or Wild)
Audiences (Seated in venue or studio/controlled)
Infection/ Illness/ Injury
Cables
Civil Unrest/Crime
Confined Spaces
Cranes/Hoists
Derelict Buildings
Electricity/Gas (other than normal supplies)
Explosives/Incendiaries
Fire/Flammable Material
Firearms/ Offensive and/or Prohibited Weapons
Hazardous Substances
Hazardous Terrains
Heat /Cold / Extreme Weather
Inexperience
Lasers/ Stroboscopic Effects
Machinery/ Industry

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26.

Manual Handling/ Lifting of Heavy Equipment

Noise/ High Sound Levels
Personal Protective Equipment required
Physical Exertion required
Public/Crowds
Pyrotechnics/ Special Effects

Hazard
Present?
Yes
No
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
Y

Risk Assessment
Severity
2
1

Likelihood
3
1

2
3

3
3

N
N
N
Y
Y

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Radiation
Roads/Motorways/Public Transportation
Special Needs (children, disabilities etc.)
Specialist equipment required

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Specialist rescue/ First Aid

Stunts/ Dangerous activities
Underwater/Underground
Vehicles/Speed
Water/Proximity to Water
Working at height
Working overseas
OTHER:
OTHER:
OTHER:

Hazard Number

1
2
5

8
10

18

21

N
N
N
N
N
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

Control Measures in place

Glidecam in use. Has heavy weights which if dropped on foot could caus
broken toes. Users should make sure weights are attached securely and
Glidecam with care.
At times, locations have only one exit. The exit should remain clear and
personnel on set should be aware of its location.
Working around the derelict buildings can cause infection. Personnel on
should be aware of this, and wash hands after touching any of the bulidin
Personnel with breathing problems such as asthma may find the dusty
buildings and floors an issue and should carry suitable medication on the
ALL times. Producer and director should be aware of such issues prior to
shooting.
The space should be kept as clear as possible, with the bare minimum
amount of personnel occupying it. Any equipment that can be left outside
space should be. The exit to the space should be marked and left clear.
Derelict buildings should NOT be entered- they are for exterior shots onl
unless the site owner has given full written clearance. The ledges, doors
walls and platforms of the buildings should NOT be assumed as safe.
Producer must perform a further risk assessment on set to determine the
safety before shooting commences near them. Personnel should be awa
broken glass, rubbish and bricks hidden around the building that could c
injury.
There is no supervision on set- actors and crew should adhere to all the
guidelines set out in this risk assessment to prevent inexperience becom
health and safety hazard. Personnel should be aware of all the risks arou
them at all times. Cast should not tamper with filming equipment as it co
injure them. Crew should not undertake tasks of which they have no
experience and could cause any injury.
Some of the equipment and props on set need to be moved through man
handling. Personnel should adhere to all manual-lifting guidelines to prev

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back injury on set. If the object is too heavy for one person, they should
attempt to move it- wait for another person to assist.
A number of shots are to shot in public areas. It is the responsibility of th
crew to make sure any members of public who have NOT given permiss
through a release form to participate in the film should be anonymous at
times. Equipment not being used should be kept well out of the way of p
areas, especially not left on pavements or roads, but constantly supervis
Several times, glass bottles will be smashed on set as part of the shoot.
poses a number of risks. A container of some form should be on the floo
collect the majority of broken glass pieces. Crew and cast should stand a
back from the bottle as possible. If possible, safety goggles should be wa
Immediately after the take is complete, crew should clean up the set
COMPLETELY of glass pieces. Crew should be aware that the glass pie
can cause cuts and should therefore use a dustpan and brush or similar
Any cuts caused by the glass smashing should be dealt with IMMEDIATE
with relevant first aid.
At times, shots include a fight between the two actors. Cast should be aw
that the fight is completely staged. They should not grab or hit each othe
force, and be aware of their surroundings at all time due to trip hazards e
Crew should be on hand at all times.

The information on this

Sheet was assessed by:

CHARLIES
STONE

Role/Job Title:

Producer

The location and final

risk assessment was
signed off by:

TOBIAS
PENNY

Date

Date

19/05/14

20/05/14

Contact
No.

0771766538

Signature

c.ston
t.penn

Signature