School of Film

& Television

Location Risk Assessment Form

Production Title:
30 Nature Burst
Module Code:
TV 120

Module Tutor:
David Morris
Module Name:
Television Production

Assessed/Non-Assessed
Project (delete as
appropriate)

Detailed description of Production/Shoot:

30 second nature burst.
Filming and recording sound of one natural element of movement. I will either be recording waves,
the wind or an animal such as a bird using a P2 camera with a boom mic. There will be no actors and
will be a natural event.
Production Date(s) Studio: N/A

Production Date(s) Location: Gyllyngvase

Beach

Location/Studio Address:
Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NA
Name of Producer: Katy Greenwell

Name of Production Manager: Katy Greenwell

Distribution List (tick to confirm)

Producer

Director

Table 1: Checklist

Using the checklist below, tick next to each hazard or risk that is involved with the activity. For any
risks identified please complete table 2 .
N

Hazards or Risk

Hazards or Risk

Yes
/

Yes
1

Access difficulties

19

Hazardous substances
eg, dusts, vapours, fume, oils

Animals

20

Lasers/strobe effects

Actor using special tools/props

21

Lifting equipment for People and

equipment and work at height
eg, cranes, lifting machinery,
ladders, Telescopic handler , roof
work, cliffs

Compressed gas/ Dry ice/ gas

canister Special visual effects
eg, snow, smoke, dry ice, rain

22

Manual Handling

Confined space
eg, mines, tanks, sewers, restricted
sets

23

Night Operations

Crowds/public

24

Noise

Derelict building hazards:

eg, asbestos, rats, dangerous

25

Prop hazards
Eg. practical, glass, non-fire

Hazards or Risk

Hazards or Risk

Yes

Yes
structures

retardant, Fake weapons

Children and vulnerable adults eg

elderly, disabled

26

Risk of infection

Camera operations:
eg, cranes, cables, remote cameras,
steadicam

27

Practical staircases

10

Electricity Supply to your

equipment

28

Smoking

11

Electricity eg, domestic supplies,

generators, overhead/under ground
cables

29

Stunts

12

Excavations eg Mines, shafts, open

pits, Fabrication etc

30

Vehicles/motorcycles

13

Explosives/firework

31

Water Eg. work on or near, use of,

tanks, boats

14

Fatigue/long hours/physical
Exertion

32

Weather

15

Fire & practical flame

33

Working overseas

16

Flammable materials
eg, LPG, cylinders, bottled gas,
petrol, other flammable liquids

34

Possibility of Violence/aggression

17

Flying eg, aircraft, balloons,

parachutes

35

Hazardous Locations ie.

Harbour/Pier, Beach, Cliffs, Train
Stations, Town Centres

18

Food preparation

36

Other risks/hazards

Table 2

For each hazard/risk ticked in table 1, state who is at risk, (crew, public, audience, others), what the
risks are (dont just state the situation causing the risk, but state what the negative out
come of that risk could be) and how the risks are/will be controlled taking into account all rules
that apply (Regulations, Codes of Practice, Guidance, GM Policy/Codes of Practice). Controls should
be selected using the hierarchy of risk control Eliminate, Substitute, Isolate, Supervise, Competent
Staff, Specialists, Protective clothing/equipment (include any specialist protective equipment), First
Aid/emergency/rescue facilities. The person(s) responsible for implementing the controls should also
be clearly identified and included on the distribution list on page 1. Full details of experts/contractors
and emergency arrangements should be detailed front page.
Ha Who is at
zar risk?
d
N

Main Risks identified

Control Measures to
minimise risk
(to include who is
responsible for
implementation)
L

Please
tick to
confirm
Control
in place
prior to
shoot.

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2

Crew

Sloping sand, rocky areas,

uneven ground.
Animals, crew Hurting animals.
Destroying habitat.
Interfering with daily life.
Tourists/public situated on
Public
beach. Walkers in woods.

19

Crew

31

Crew/equipm
ent

32

Crew/equipm
ent
Crew

35

Sand

L
L

Working and using of

equipment near water.

Equipment and safety of

crew.
Beach location

H
M

Careful when walking.

Correct footwear.
Careful where walking and
with equipment. Respectful
of habitats and animals.
Careful when handling
equipment. Corner off area
of use. High-vis jackets and
signs to warn public.
Do not film in the wind and
try and stay under cover.
Waterproofing on cameras.
Careful with use. Stay away
from water when not using
equipment. Correct
footwear.
If hazardous weather then
cease filming.
Careful where walking and
with equipment. Check
area before treading. Check
tide/current and wind
direction.

Emergency Arrangements & First Aid Requirements

Falmouth Police Station
Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth, TR11 2ES
Opening times 0800 - 1800 hrs 7 days per week (closed 1400 - 1500 hrs) Closed Bank
Holidays

falmouth@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Tel: 774-255-4527
Fax: (508) 457-2566
Mail: 750 Main St., Falmouth, MA 02540
Fire Contacts - Tel: 01326 212412
Falmouth Fire Station Trescobeas Road Falmouth TR11 2LQ
Whole time staffed station, with 24hr emergency response being provided by four watches,
(Black, Blue, Red and White),
Coastguard - Tel: 01326 317575
MRCC Falmouth
RNLI - Tel: 01326 318375
Tinners Walk Falmouth TR11 3XZ
Hospital - Tel:01326 430000
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JA
Royal Cornwall Hospital - Tel: 01872 250000
2 Penventinnie Ln, Treliske, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LQ
Use continuation sheets where necessary

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Signature of Producer:

Signature of Assessor:

Module Tutor:

Date of
Assessme
nt:
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