Potential Hazards

Who could be
harmed

Precautions to
Avoid the Risk

Location(forest)

Actors, Directors,
Editors and
Camerawoman

Before filming
make sure that
terrain is safe for
everyone e.g. be
aware of your
surrounding and
look out for
slippery surfaces
and wild animals
whilst in the
forest.

Handling
equipment e.g.
Camera

Directors, Editors
and
Camerawoman

Make sure that

everyone can
handle the weight
given to them.
Also take breaks
regularly and ask
if you need help.

Eye strain and

back pain

Editors and
Directors

Danger handling
props

Actors

Make sure that the

Editor takes
regular breaks
whilst editing. Also
make sure you are
sitting in the
correct positons to
avoid back pain.
Make sure that
you are cautious
with handling
dangerous props.
E.g. Knives. Also
when using mask
make sure it
allows the user to
breath and it is
not too tight for
them. As well as
taking regular
breaks. When
done with the
props put them
away in a safe,

Risk Rating
(0: Very Low
5: Very High)
4- Because the
actors could
potentially slip or
trip over
something causing
injury to them this
applies to
everyone. Also
there is a chance
that the
camerawoman will
slip and damage
the equipment.
3- Because if not
careful this can
result in muscle
pains for the
person carrying it.
Also if the weight
is too much the
person carrying it
could drop it
causing damage
to the equipment.
2- Because this
can affect the
Editor health and
back posture
leading to lower
quality in editing.

5- This can lead to

serious injury for
the actors and
could be fatal.
Also the mask can
lead to suffocation
resulting in the
actor fainting and
going to hospital.

When the chase

scene is being
carried out in the
forest

Actors

Holding camera

Camerawoman

secure place.
Make sure you are
aware of your
surrounding when
running, especially
with props.
Make sure you
have a good grip
whilst handling
the camera. Also
take regular break
and if the camera
is too heavy use a
tripod when
necessary.

Health and Safety Assessment

Director: Tishani De Silva
Editor: Daniel Akinwunmi
Camerawoman: Martika Dugpigny

3- This could lead

to the actors
falling over
causing injuries
and could affect
their performance.
2- This could lead
to wrist pains
resulting in badly
filmed and unclear
shots.