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.

HAZARD IN WHICH SCENE 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

Cars This may be a problem at the

Quays and getting to the

Quays.

Yourself and or as well as the people you’re shooting

with. Also the people in the

vehicles.

Cameras and any other equipment like

tri pods or other stabilizers.

Traffic light crossings, Zebra

crossings and pavements.

Moderate Be sensible near roads and be aware

of traffic.

Metro Links This may be a problem at the

Quays and getting to the

Quays.

Yourself and the people you’re with

at that time.

Cameras and any other equipment like

tri pods or other stabilizers.

Stations are safe and crossings over

the tracks when Metros aren’t near.

Moderate Stay to pavements and away from the

Metro Lines.

Getting Lost

Throughout our whole day out.

Yourself and people you’re with at the

time.

None Direction signs throughout the

whole area. Also mobile phone Maps.

Low Stay to where we know and are

confident with.

Water Throughout the shoot at the

Quays.

Yourself and people shooting with you.

Cameras and Stabilizers.

Safety barriers preventing you from going near the edge.

Moderate Stay away from edges and when

near; be aware and have camera straps

on.

Public When doing the shoot.

The public and you and the people with

you.

Cameras. None. Moderate Watch out for pedestrians, some

people may not like it if you catch them

within a photo. Bridges During the shoot

at the Quays. Yourself and people

you’re with. Cameras and

Stabilizers.

Safety barriers and signs.

Low Be sensible around the bridges be

careful.

Leaving Equipment Unattended

During the whole day.

None. Cameras, Other camera equipment

and personal belongings.

None. Moderate. Avoid leaving equipment and

belongings unattended.

Weather Throughout the whole day.

Yourself and others with you.

Cameras and other equipment.

Umbrellas and Shelters.

High Try not to take too long getting a

picture and keep drying the

equipment. Also where a rain coat.

Risk Assessment Chart

Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT VERY 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