Tahjah Blake, Risk Assessment

Activity

Hazard 1

Using computer
software, looking
on a social
networking
website on laptop

Eye strain as
a result of
looking at
the screen
for an
extended
period of
time
Using
equipment in
small and
busy house

Filming scenes in
a house and
setting up
equipment

Transporting the
film equipment to
the location of
film

Risk Rating
(0=Low, 5=
High)
2

Solution to
reduce risk

Let everyone
in house
know that
expensive
equipment is
around so be
wary
Put
equipment
up safely
after it has
been used
and only
take out the
equipment
necessary for
that
particular
scene

People could 4
injure
themselves
carrying the
equipment or
damage the
expensive
equipment if
they fall over
or trip up

Make sure
that people
are holding
equipment
that they can
handle and
that they are
strong
enough to
hold

Walking with

Make sure

Take regular
breaks away
from the
screen to
rest the
eyes.

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Using camera
Equipment
Outside

Weather
conditions

Using props

the
equipment
up and down
stairs, be
sure no one
gets hurt or
drops
equipment
Equipment
can get lost,
stolen or
damaged
especially in
busy places

Possibility of
rain, which
will cause
water
damage to
the
equipment
Possibility of
slippery
surfaces if
the actor has
to walk or
run whilst
raining or
aftermath of
rain
Scenes with
props and
other objects
in the way
can cause
injuries or

people are
careful and
slow when
walking with
equipment to
be sure not
to damage
equipment
Make sure
you are with
a group of
people so
the chances
of the film
equipment
getting lost,
stolen or
damage
decreases

Bring an
umbrella and
bin linings to
cover the
camera and
sound
equipment
just in case
Let actor
know floor
surfaces are
slippery so
be careful

Clear out
unnecessary
objects when
filming to
avoid
accidents

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accidents

Producer/Direct Tahjah Blake

or:
Production
Tahjah Blake
Manager:

Filming Date:
Task:
Location:
Film Crew:
Main Actors:

Only have
the props
that are
going to be
used in that
scene out to
avoid injuries
and
accidents
Signature:
Signature:

October, November and December

Film Footage for short film
Tahjahs house, Namras house, Street
and Oaks Park School
Director, Cinematographer and actors,
Editor
Jade Lyder (Jade), Namra Afzal
(Namrah), Kelechi Campbell (Tyson)