Production Risk Assessment

The Production is bound by law to take reasonable care and measures to ensure that a healthy and safe
working environment is created and maintained for all. Failure to follow appropriate Health & Safety
procedures may invalidate any insurance.

Production title: A2 Advanced Portfolio Media Music Video

Shoot Dates: 25/10/16
Location this form relates to: Mill Road, Ashby St Mary.
Production contact: Chloe Reynolds
Tel: 07598466780

Signature of Assessor:

Assessment Date: 14/10/16

Notes/Comments:
The Area is quiet between the hours of 11.00am 18.00pm

Checklist
Using the checklist below, indicate any potential hazard relating to the activity.
No. Hazard

Indicate if
relevant

No.

Hazard

25

Manual Handling

Indicate if
relevant

Access Difficulties

Alcohol / Hospitality

26

Night Operations

Animals

27

Noise

Artist using specialist equipment

28

Portable Power Tools

Audience / Stewarding

29

Prop Hazards

Compressed Gas / Cryogenics

30

Radiation

Confined Spaces etc.

31

Risk of Infection

Crowds / Public

32

Scaffolds / Platforms / Stairs / Walkways

Children / Young People

33

10

34

11

Camera Ops. Cranes / Cables,

Remotes / Steadicam
Building Issues / Structures, etc.

Scenery Hazards Movement, Shape,

Suspended, Flown
Scene Dock Storage

35

Smoking

12

Design / Construction / Materials

36

Special Assistance Elderly / Disabled

13

Electricity / Electrical Appliances

37

14

Excavation

38

Special Visual Effects Snow, Smoke,

Dry Ice, Rain, etc.
Sporting Activities

15

Explosives / Pyrotechnics

39

Stunts

16

Fatigue / Exertion / Stress

40

Temperature Extremes Heat, Cold

17

Fire / Flame

41

18

Flammable Substances Petrol,

Paint, Sprays

42

Vehicles / Motorcycles Used in

Filming, Artists Driving
Water Work on or near Tanks /
Boats / Diving / Use in Studio

19

Flight Aircraft, Balloon, Parachutes

43

Weapons Firearms, Sharps, etc.

20

Food Preparation

44

21

Glass

45

Work at Height Ladders, Roof, Steps,

etc.
Working Overseas

22

Hazardous Substances Dusts,

Vapours, Fumes, Corrosives, etc.
Lasers / Strobes

46

Weather Extremes

47

Possible Violence

48

Other

23
24

Lifting Equipment Fork Lift, Trucks,

Cranes

Evaluation and Controls

For each hazard identified in the checklist, state who is at risk (crew / public / audience / artist / etc.),

the nature of the risk, and how it will be controlled.

Identify the likelihood of the hazard taking place and the severity of the hazard as High, Medium, Low.
Likelihood: Almost Certain; Probable; Possible; Remote; Improbable
Severity: Multiple fatality; Fatality; Major injury; Minor injury; Negligible impact

Crew &
Actress

Alcohol / Hospitality

Crew &
Actress

Wild Animals

10

Crew,
Actress
&
Passersby.

Camera Ops. Cranes /

Cables, Remotes /
Steadicam lying around for
people to trip over on
them.

All walkways are to be kept clear and free

from tripping and blocking hazards
On set cables to be kept covered with either
mats or taped down wherever necessary.

21

Crew &
Actress

Glass lying around on the

field.

Ensure the site being used is completely clear

of any debris, particularly broken glass and
other sharp objects. Use mats to cover
surfaces for added protection

22

Crew &
Actress

Hazardous Substances
Dusts, Vapours, Fumes,
Corrosives, etc.

Ensure the site being used is free of any

obvious hazardous substances and is far
enough away from passing traffic so that the
crew and actress are not adversely effected
by exhaust gases.

27

Crew &
Actress

28

Crew &
Actress

Noise - Not be able to

here instructions so things
will take longer to do and
could miss important
information.
Portable Power Tools
Portable speakers to
enable the actress to
dance in time with the
song.

29

Crew &
Actress

Prop Hazards which may

cause the actress or the

High

Risk

Medium

Who is
at Risk

Low

Hazard
No.

Control Measure

No alcohol allowed on set at any times, any

crew or cast suspected of intoxication will be
removed from set. All food and drink will be
supplied by the producer.
Any spillages will be cleaned up immediately.
Be vigilant and conscious of the natural
environment, take sufficient precautions to
avoid contact with wildlife. Avoid causing any
damage to the natural environment.

Make sure the environment is quiet to allow

effective communication between the crew
and actress.

Ensure all equipment is safe, secure and fully

charged to maximise the opportunity for
filming. If possible, take second battery as
back-up. Ensure volume of sound equipment
is sufficient to enable the actress to hear
amongst any ambient sound in the
background but no too loud so to create a
nuisance or disturbance.
*

Adequate rehearsal and instruction required

All cast and crew to be aware of the action.

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Crew &
Actress

40

Crew &
Actress

crew to slip / trip on and

injure themselves.
Risk of Infection due to
used needles lying around
on the ground.

Temperature Extremes
Heat, Cold

Ensure the site being used is free of any

obvious hazardous objects before setting up
the crew and actress are allowed to enter
the site and before setting up equipment.
Ensure sufficiently qualified first aider on site
and a fully equipped first aid box.
In the event of extreme temperatures,
ensure the crew and actress have
appropriate clothing, access to shelter/shade,
have access to food and refreshments.
All cast and crew will be given the
appropriate breaks throughout the day. All
crew and actress when working or
performing will be asked not to exert
themselves so as to cause illness or injury.
Any actresses required to do any additional
performance will be checked prior to filming
if they are fit for purpose and will be given
adequate rehearsal time prior to filming