Risk AssessmentWhen considering the risks of filming on location, we were required to complete a risk assessment so as to ensure that any possible problem

that we could encounter has been planned and thought out thoroughly before reaching the location.

Our first location was 'London Bridge’ and what is to follow is the risk assessment that we have created.

Loss of EquipmentAs we are filming out in the public and have a lot of shots to film, it is possible that equipment such as the camera could be put down and left behind both on location and whilst travelling via public transport. In order to prevent equipment from being lost, the camera will be left in its case at all times when not filming. It is then up to us if we put the strap of the case round our necks to carry the camera, or to leave the case in one of our rucksacks. This will reduce the possibility of apparatus being misplaced. We will also ensure that there is at least one person watching any equipment which isn’t being used. This may be harder for us, because one of our group members is featuring in the video and two have to direct and film. Before we start filming, we must take precautions that the one person who isn’t busy is aware of what they must be watching. It is also possible that a passing pedestrian could walk past and steal something, so we must keep an eye out for this as well.

Damage to equipmentFilming on the move in public space, with limited time being a factor as well, it is possible that equipment could get damaged. The afternoon is going to be jammed packed with filming which means shots may be rushed and therefore lead to the dropping of the camera. In order to prevent this, as a group we are going to stick to a schedule to make sure that all shots are filmed to time and that there is therefore no need to have to rush. We are also going to make sure as already stated above that the camera is left in its case when not being used therefore meaning that if it is dropped, there will be no damage. Both a schedule and keeping the case on will reassure the safety of the equipment. We will also ensure that we are all in flat footwear and that the ground is flat where we will be filming to reduce the chances of any of us slipping or tripping whilst holding the equipment.

TravelIn order to get to the London Bridge location, we will be first travelling to the local train station by car where we will park our car, and then commute up to London via train. To ensure the safety of the team when in the car, all members will wear their seatbelt’s so that they are covered in the event of an accident. We will be moving through busy train stations so must also be aware of the dangers of passing trains and stay clear of them.

Cars on London BridgeLondon Bridge is public space and we won’t have any control over transport which passes through it in the duration in which we will be filming. Therefore, we must take safety precautions to ensure that we aren’t standing near the road and if we do need to cross we will find the nearest crossing.

People in publicWe must be aware of people around us and take into consideration that many pedestrians could be in a rush and won’t necessarily take extra care when they see us. It is possible that someone may walk into us and may not be polite about it. We must keep calm and show them our letter from the school if they are someone with authority. In addition to this, we must try, if possible to use a space on London bridge which isn’t obstructed. For example, the centre of the bridge may be busier than the entrances, which may be more suited to our filming.

Adverse weather conditionsIn the unlikely event of extreme weather conditions, we must consider whether it will be safe enough to carry out our filming before we get there and if we do chose to go, we must wear footwear with good grip and wear warm clothing as we want to reduce the risk of any of our group falling ill.