Risk Assessment

Risks Of Harm within my Film Production -

• When shooting near roads we are aware that it is an offence to obstruct traffic, if we shoot chasing scenes or guns are involved within the production, we will consult local police.
• We need to avoid placing cables across access and egress routes and fire doors due to the fact that we need to consider people with special needs. Also, cable control should, in order of preference be: fly cables above people or vehicles - ramp cables that cannot be flown - use warning signs to deal with residual risk.
• We will go through a thorough risk assessment of such locations like the Olympic Stadium, St Pauls Cathedral and the BSA office etc. We will make sure that we have the owner of the building or their representative who will accompany us during filming.
• We will make sure location lighting will be installed throughout in a way that prevents fire, tripping and electrical overload.

There are around 63 risks to consider when shooting a film and here are a few I have picked out from that list -

Lighting - work lights

• Work lighting should enable people to work without eye-strain or stress. • Emergency lighting must be available if the general lighting fails.

Lone working

• If working alone always let someone else know where you are and what time to expect you. • Carry a mobile phone and prepare a check-in procedure and subsequent action plan.

Manual handling

• Have all the members of your crew been briefed on correct manual handling techniques?

Mines / excavations / caves / tunnels / quarries

• It is strongly recommended that you engage a mining engineer or suitable expert to accompany you at these locations.

Night operation

• Be aware that people are generally less alert at night. Adjust your workload and expectations accordingly.

Noise

• Exposure to noise levels above 85db(A) can result in hearing damage. At this level normal conversation is difficult at 2 metres i.e. voices need to be raised.

People with special needs

• This includes children as well as anybody with a visual, hearing or mobility impairment. • Parents or guardians of children must be supplied with a copy of all risk assessments relevant to

their child's involvement.

Physical exertion

• Are your cast and crew physically capable of the tasks required?

Radiation (Phone towers, transmitters)

• Are these likely to impact on your set? Consider physiological (will it give me cancer?) and technical (will it interfere with the kit?).

Roads

• If shooting on or near roads please be aware that it is an offence to obstruct traffic, if you need to redirect traffic you must consult local police.

• High visibility clothing must be considered.

Weather

• Do you have a contingency plan for adverse weather? • Do you have protection / shelter for cast, crew and equipment in the event of rain or heat?

Working patterns/working hours

• Have you scheduled regular breaks for your cast and crew? • Does your shooting schedule allow enough time for steep, particularly before travel?