Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

This documentation is evidence that I have completed a risk assessment. A risk assessment is an evaluation and identification of things, objects and situations etc. that may cause harm to people in a workplace. After identification is made, you analyze and evaluate how likely and severe the risk is. When this determination is made, you can next, decide what measures should be in place to effectively eliminate or control the harm from happening. Risk assessments are very important and form an integral part of an occupational health and safety management plan. They usually create awareness of the risks, identify who may be at risk, determine whether a control program is required, determine if existing control measures are adequate, prevent harm and meet legal requirements. If a risk assessment is not completed and someone gets harmed then a film maker or company can suffer legal consequence. I have completed my risk assessment as a table because you can easily see and read the different risks, who may be harmed, the actions taken and the level of risk. A table shows the information in a effective and organised manner which is important as it is necessary to be aware of all potential risks. A organised system means that no risks will be forgotten, left out or difficult to read/ understand. A disorganized and messy system for displaying a risk assessment can be almost as dangerous as not completing one if the information is too difficult to understand and read. Completing a risk assessment impacts my final production through highlighting the different actions that I need to take on set of my filming locations to ensure everyone's safety. When I reach filming I can easily complete every action to ensure that my film can be created in an easy way. If I had not completed a risk assessment and someone got hurt, them my film could be delayed or even cancelled. My risk assessment is professional and industry standard because I have successfully evaluated each risk and the actions needed to be taken to minimize that risk.   

Risk Assessment 
Production Title: Misplaced 
Production Dates(s): 16th March 2020 – 22nd March 2020 
Date of Risk Assessment: 10th March 2020 
Hazard 
Persons Who May Be Harmed 
Property Which May Be Damaged 
Risk Controls Already in Place 
Likelihood 
Of Hazard Occurring  
Level of Risk  
LOW, MODERATE, HIGH 
Further Action Required to Control Risk 
Electricity/ Lighting Equipment 
Injury could be caused by the hot equipment 
Cast and Crew 
N/A  
Turn off equipment when not in use 
Low 
Low 
Briefing which warns cast and crew of danger 
Equipment Cables 
Injury could be caused by someone tripping over 
Cast and Crew 
Equipment 
Move equipment when not in use 
Use tape to hold down any loose cables 
Moderate 
Moderate 
Move cables out of the way of walking 
Briefing which warns cast and crew of danger 

Dark Location 
Injury could be caused by filming in the dark 
Cast and Crew 
Equipment 
Filming at dusk where there is still some light 
Low 
Low 
Film in a spacious and clear space with no dangerous objects on the floor 
Briefing which warns cast and crew of danger 
Weather (Rain, Thunder) 
Injury could be caused by the weather interfering with the equipment 
Cast and crew 
Equipment 
Check the weather forecast 
Low 
Moderate  
Bring a cover for the equipment to keep them dry 
Briefing which warns cast and crew of danger  
Workload 
Excessive workload may cause mental harm  
Cast and crew 
N/A 
Shorter hours and lunch breaks  
Moderate 
Moderate 
Briefing which warns cast and crew of danger 
Offer professional therapists to help anyone struggling 

Bullying 
Mental harm could be caused 
Cast and crew 
N/A 
A statement made that warns bullying will not be tolerated  
Low 
Low 
Offer professional therapists to anyone struggling 
Anyone seen bullying will be fired  
Chemical  
Agents 
(Asbestos, Cleaning Fluids, Aerosols) 
Injury could be caused by dangerous toxins in filming locations 
Cast and crew 
N/A 
Gather evidence from inside locations that the area is safe to film  
Low 
Low 
Briefing which warns cast and crew of danger 
And states any necessary emergency numbers and location of nearest hospital  
Violence 
Injury could be caused by any violent behavior 
Cast and crew 
N/A 
A statement made that warns any violence will not be tolerated 

Low 
Low 
Report any violence or aggression 
Computer Equipment 
Injury may be caused by electricals 
Cast and Crew 
Equipment 
A statement made  
Low 
Moderate 
Turn off equipment when not in use 
Move equipment out of way 



 Industry Standard Example
Film production risk assessment form
This industry standard example of a risk assessment is comparable to mine, it includes most of the same sections as mine does and includes as much detail as mine. The only difference is that they have different hazards than I do, this is because they are producing a different film in different locations.

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