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 (see table on
following page). The further action(s) to be considered will be determined by the level of risk assessment.

Example
Hazard

Persons who may

be harmed

Property which
may be damaged

Hot sand
underfoot on
beach

Actors and crew

Behaviour of dog

Actors and crew

Location

Dog will be on leash

and supervised at all
times and will not be
left unattended.

Burns from
campfire

Actors and crew

Location

All actors and crew to

sit at least 2 metres
from fire.
Fire to be set at least
20 metres from
property.
Fire extinguishers with
trained operators on
set.

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n/a

Risk controls already

in place
All actors and crew to
wear shoes at all times

Risk Assessment
LOW, MODERATE,
HIGH, EXTREME
(see table next page)
HIGH

MODERATE

HIGH

Further action
required to control
risk ***
When not involved in
the shoot, actors and
crew to have a
shaded area in which
to stand
Feeding, toilet,
recreation and rest
areas to be arranged
for animal away from
location premises
Advise local fire
brigade

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Insignificant

Minor

CONSEQUENCES
Moderate

HIGH

HIGH

EXTREME

EXTREME

EXTREME

MODERATE

HIGH

HIGH

EXTREME

EXTREME

Moderate

LOW

MODERATE

HIGH

EXTREME

EXTREME

Unlikely

LOW

LOW

MODERATE

HIGH

EXTREME

Rare

LOW

LOW

MODERATE

HIGH

HIGH

LIKELIHOOD
Almost Certain
Likely

Major

Catastrophic

Give careful consideration to the availability of information and ability to make contact in the event of problems.
Examples to consider: Is there mobile phone reception in the area ?
How will you keep up to date with changes in the weather ?
How will you be informed of changes in tidal waters ?
How easy is it for members of the emergency services to reach you ? (cliffs, beaches, quarries, etc)

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Company Name
Production Title
The Hunter
Producer Name

Production Date(s)
Director Name
Claire Fifield and George Robinson
Risk Assessment conducted by
Claire Fifield

Date of Risk Assessment

17/1/15

Hazard

Weapons
misfire

Persons who may

be harmed

Property which
may be damaged

Risk controls already

in place

Risk Assessment
LOW, MODERATE,
HIGH, EXTREME
(see table)

Further action
required to control
risk ***

EXTREME

Only George will

be allowed to
handle the
weapons as he
understands how
they work.
Choose areas off
the beatern track
and not peak
walking times for
shooting.
Check this route
each time before
and after each

Becca, crew

Enviroment,
camera

No loaded
weaponds to be
left around, tention
to be taken out of
the bow.

Local people
inturpting the
shoot

Locals,

Camera, path,
tripod, Dogs,
footage

Cone off area we

will be filming in.
Sign post a
divertion

MODERATE

Uneven rocks
and roots in

Becca,
George, Crew

Camera, tripod,
footage

Find an even path

and create a clear

MODERATE

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the woods

Actual
shooting of
potential
weapons

route for each

actor to follow.

Becca, crew
and possibly
George

Enviroment
(trees being hit,
birds could be
hit by accident)
camera, footage

Foam targets will

be placed on trees,
no firing at becca,
quick editing will
allow it to look like
he is shooting at
her, instead he will
only fire at targets.

Wet weather
rain or
potientail
snow

Becca, George

Camera, Tripod

Throwing
knives hitting
trees

N/A

Enviroment
(trees being hit,
birds could be
hit by accident)
camera, footage

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shot so that there

are no roots or
rocks that could
cause injry
EXTREME

George will have

to have good aim
before we start
shooting

Area with the

exquipment will
always be dry,
waterproof and
sheltered

HIGH

Check
weatherforecasts
before shooting
and if there is a
lot of rain
predicted then
cancel shooting.

Foam targets will

be placed on trees,
no firing at becca,
quick editing will
allow it to look like
he is shooting at
her, instead he will
only fire at targets.

HIGH

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ACTION PLAN
Further action(s) required

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By Whom

Date Completed

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Essential Contact Numbers
Emergency Services
Fire Brigade
Ambulance
Police
Coastguard
Transport Police
Chemist
Out of hours chemist
Veterinary Surgeon
Our of hours veterinary surgeon
Delete contents of table below and input details specific to your production
Persons / property

Child actors
John Smith
Ted Black
Animals
Laddie (dog)
Dobbin (horse)
Locations
Parks & Gardens

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Contact name & Relationship

(if applicable)

Mary Smith Mother

John Black Father
Mr Barker dog owner
Mr Trotter horse owner
Mr Bush - gardener

Business Hours

Mobile

Out of hours