Risk Assessment for Student Work Television

Production
Please print 2 copies.
On completion, hand both forms to the unit lecturer (or Laura Coull if available)
Once signed, please show Fergus Moloney and you will then be able to borrow
equipment from the Technical Store.
It is recommended to keep one copy for your records and update it regularly with
any changes BEFORE you go on location.
**Any amendments made to your project that do not feature on this Risk
Assessment will be the sole responsibility & liability of the student.**

Location of course: Maidstone Studios

Course Leader: Simon Welsford

Lecturer (where appropriate): Simon Welsford

Technician (where appropriate): Fergus Moloney

Student or Student Group: Effie Lyons

Validity of assessment (tick box): day week month term year

Proposed date(s): 16.11.17- 17.11.17

1. Brief summary of Family Home, filming in the living room, kitchen and bedroom.
set & nature of Computer Suite, filming using a tripod around the desks.
filming / activity Mac Area sofas, using a tripod.
Canteen, filming around one of the smaller tables using a tripod.
2. a) Exact location of 42 Mercury Close, Borstal, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3QQ
filming, including
address & post code. This is a private house (Ebony Edneys house). I have permission from her and her
family to film here on Thursday 16th November.
Describe what this Maidstone Studios, New Cut Rd, Maidstone, ME14 5NZ
is? Private house/
public/ prison/ These are public areas (particularly the canteen) however the canteen should be
school- etc. quiet by 16:00.
2. b) Do you have Yes.
signed location
permission? (if
required)
2. c) Have you N/A
notified the local
Council and Police?
You must do so if you are
filming anything in a
public place that could get
reported such as:
Using weapons
Have cast in police
uniform
Fighting
3. How does the 2 exits in all locations, there is also fire alarms installed.
project location affect
fire and access

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routes; building
features etc.

4. List any hazards Tripping on wires

(Hazard = Something that
has the potential to cause
harm. Consider such things
as: use of electricity, use of
power tools; lifting heavy
items; creating dust; using
flammable or toxic chemicals
i.e. cleaning fluids, glues etc,
using ladders, fixings at
height etc.)
hot lights, which you could burn yourself on
fire hazard from electrical equipment if electrical equipment overheats or sparks
heavy camera equipment which could damage yourself
falling down stairs
dropping equipment could damage equipment and self
filming in low lighting low vision could lead to tripping.
medical conditions of crew and cast certain situations (i.e. strenuous activity) could
damage self.

5. List who might be Cast: 3, crew: 2, homeowners: 4, family dog, the public in the canteen
harmed by the
hazards identified
(e.g. staff, students, visitors,
consider numbers at risk)
6. How might they be Trips (cuts, breaking a bone)
harmed? Burns
(Type of injury or health
smoke inhalation
problem that might result i.e. things falling on people (bruises, cuts, breaking a bone)
cuts, bruises, fractures, fainting
electric shock, burns etc.) sickness
7. List control Wires tied up and kept tidy and put away when not in use. Ensure everyone in the
measures in place to vicinity is aware of tripping hazards. Stay vigilant.
reduce risks to an Do not touch hot lights while they are on and let them cool down once turned off.
acceptable standard Do not cover plug sockets with bags or equipment. Ensure plug sockets are used
(Control measures should appropriately and not overloaded. If equipment begins to overheat, turn off and let
ultimately reduce the overall
cool down.
risk. Do not purely rely upon
providing Personal Protective Dont carry heavy equipment if not physically able. Get help with carrying equipment
Equipment) back and forth. Use a lift if available.
Ensure cameras are very secure when on tripods and always keep in a safe place
when not in use. Keep all equipment not in use together in a corner of the room.
Use appropriate lighting between filming in low lighting. Stay vigilant and keep
tripping hazards out of the way.
If you have any medical conditions, ensure you have the appropriate medications.
Avoid situations that may trigger illness.
8. What University Avoid loud noises as it gets dark. Make neighbours and public aware of what is
protocols or local happening if needed and be respectful of surroundings and people.
procedures should be
followed or actioned?
(See website for full list or
UCA policies or procedures,
or reference local COSHH or
risk assessments)
9. List ALL items of Aperture lighting kit, Manfrotto tripod, Panasonic DVX 200 camera
UCA owned
equipment on loan for
this project.

10. How severe is any injury or health effect

Minor Moderate Major/Fatal
likely to be?
1 2 3

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 11. How likely is the most significant hazard to
Unlikely Likely Very Likely
cause harm?
1 2 3
12. Calculate the risk score Low Medium High
12 34 69

13. Risk category identified as:

HIGH Work must not be started without consultation with the Programme/Course Leader, Lecturer,
Resources Team and Health and Safety Advisor. Direct supervision by one of the supervisors
should take place.

MEDIUM Work must not be started without the advice and approval of those named below.

LOW Work may proceed because there are no significant risks and no special supervision is
required. Approval required from those below.

14. Signatures:
The
Risk Assessment must be communicated to all students and staff to which this assessment applies.

Lecturer: Date:
Student(s): Date:

15. Additional controls measures required by any of the above signatories?

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