Risk Assessment By Lewis Jupp

Location Possible Risk Level of Risk How to Avoid the risk What to do if it can be averted

Outside the house Near the road with cars Low/moderate risk The actors need to be aware of their surroundings. Possible cars could hit them.

Filming may have to be stopped for a short period of time until the road is safe.

Outside the house in a residential area

Uneven path Low risk Ensure that everyone is aware of their surroundings

Consider an alternative location for that part of the trailer.

Inside the living room Objects fallings and trip hazards

Low/moderate risk Ensure that everything in the room is placed away securely and make sure everyone is aware of their surroundings.

Stop filming for a short period of time and tidy up to make sure the characters are safe.

Bathroom Slipping on the wet floor Moderate risk The floor should be checked before any filming takes place.

Stop filming dry and water on the floor to ensure the characters are safe.

Bedroom Objects falling and trip hazards and trapping fingers in doors and cupboards.

Low/moderate risk Ensure that everything in the room is placed away securely and make sure everyone is aware of their surroundings.

Stop filming for a short period of time and tidy up to make sure the characters are safe.

Garden Tripping over and also weather conditions e.g. rain could cause electrical faults.

Moderate risk Make sure all trip hazards are removed from the location and make sure that you plan carefully to ensure you film on a day where it’s dry.

If it starts raining stop filming to avoid breaking any equipment and also analyse any potential trip hazards and remove them.

Kitchen Slipping hazards, objects falling and sharp objects e.g. knives stands.

Moderate risk Make sure all slip hazards are identified and removed immediately, make sure all sharp objects are removed from the set and also make sure any hanging objects are secured firmly.

Stop filming dry any spillages, make sure any fallen objects are removed to ensure the characters are safe.