Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Planning Film Opening - Risk Assessment

RISK ASSESSMENT FORM




 


                                   
Shoot date: 29/03/17

Production Title:  The sleepover


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Producers: Tim, Ryan and Rebecca.


 




                                                        
Location: Tim’s House




Address:



300 Fold Croft
Harlow, Essex
CM20 1TJ

RATINGS:
·       each risks severity on scale from Negligable (N), Low risk (L), Moderate risk (M), Severe (S), Very severe (V)
·       each risks likelihood on scale from Very unlikely (VU), Unlikely (U), Possible (P), Likely (L), Very likely (VL)
·       risk factor from the table overleaf.

Hazard

Present?

Severity
Likelihood
Risk Factor
1
Alcohol/drugs
no
N
VU
0
2
Animals/insects
yes
L
VU
1
3
Audiences
no
N
VU
0
4
Camera cable/grip equipment
yes
M
P
3
5
Confined spaces
yes
L
U
2
6
Derelict buildings/dangerous structures
no
N
VU
0
7
Electricity/gas (other than normal supplies)
no
N
VU
0
8
Fatigue/long hours
no
N
VU
0
9
Fire/flammable materials
yes
L
U
2
10
Hazardous substances
no
N
VU
0
11
Heat/Cold/extreme weather
no
N
VU
0
12
Laser/strobe effects
no
N
VU
0
13
Machinery/industrial/ crane/hoist
no
N
VU
0
14
Materials - glass, non-fire retardant set materials
yes
L
P
3
15
Night operation
yes
M
P
3
16
Noise – high sound levels
yes
L
U
1
17
Non standard manual handling
no
N
VU
0
18
Public/crowds
no
N
VU
0
19
Radiation
no
N
VU
0
20
Scaffold/Rostra
no
N
VU
0
21
Smoking on set
no
N
VU
0
22
Special effects/explosives
no
N
VU
0
23
Special needs (elderly, disabled, inexperienced)
no
N
VU
0
24
Specialised rescue/first aid
no
N
VU
0
25
Stunts, dangerous activities
no
N
VU
0
26
Tall scenery/suspended ceilings
no
N
VU
0
27
Vehicles/speed
no
N
VU
0
28
Water/proximity to water
no
N
VU
0
29
Weapons
yes
M
P
2
30
Working at heights
no
N
VU
0
31
Working overseas
no
N
VU
0
32
Other risks
Stairs
M
P
3

Calculate the Risk Factor:

Very Unlikely

Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Very Likely
Very severe
3
4
4
5
5
Severe
2
3
3
3
5
Moderate
2
2
3
3
3
Low
1
2
2
3
3
Negligible
1
1
2
2
3

Decide the action to take:
5
Very severe
Take immediate action
4
Severe
High priority
3
Moderate Risk
Programme for action
2
Low Risk
Action may be required
1
Negligible
Probably acceptable

Then list each risk identified

Hazard no: 2

Risk Factor (1-5): 1

Description
Pet cat
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
Cast and crew can be exposed and can be scratched or tripped over by the cat. (C)
Action to take
Make sure the cat is out of site.
Person/company responsible for action
Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date 
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
y
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
y
Risk removed? (y/n)
y


Hazard no: 4

Risk Factor (1-5): 3

Description
Camera cable/grip equipment.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P))
Cast and crew exposed to any cables on the floor as they may trip over.
The equipment can be knocked over.
Action to take
Make the cast aware to stay away from the cables and if passing, to mind their step.
Make sure the equipment is in a safe place where it’s not going to be knocked over.
Person/company responsible for action
Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date 
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
y
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
y
Risk removed? (y/n)
y


Hazard no: 5

Risk Factor (1-5): 2

Description
Confined spaces- Living room in a house
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
Cast and crew can be cramped into one space and damage equipment.
Action to take
Only let a certain amount of people in the room at a time.
Person/company responsible for action
Mavis Productions

To be completed at agreed later date 
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
y
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
y
Risk removed? (y/n)
y


Hazard no: 9

Risk Factor (1-5): 2

Description
Fire/flammable materials- candles
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
The cast can knock over the candle and may catch something on fire.
The cast themselves can burn themselves.
Action to take
Advise cast to stay away from the candles.
Person/company responsible for action
Mavis Productions

To be completed at agreed later date 
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
y
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
y
Risk removed? (y/n)
y


Hazard no: 14

Risk Factor (1-5): 3

Description
Materials - glass, non-fire retardant set materials

Glass windows, glass cups, ornaments.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
Glass can be displaced and smashed, which can expose the crew and cast by them being cut, therefore first aid is needed.
Action to take
Make sure there is a first aid kit and warn the crew and cast and make them aware of how to use these props.
Person/company responsible for action
Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date 
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
y
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
y
Risk removed? (y/n)
y


Hazard no: 15

Risk Factor (1-5): 3

Description
Night operation- working in the dark, use of lights out.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
Tripping over equipment due to the lack of light can expose crew and cast.

Action to take
Make sure that the floor is clear and that the surroundings are safe.
Person/company responsible for action
Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date 
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
y
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
y
Risk removed? (y/n)
y


Hazard no: 16

Risk Factor (1-5): 1

Description
Noise – high sound levels e.g. screaming or loud noises on the TV.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
Cast may be expose to the noise and may get a headache or loose a little hearing for a while, which restricts what they can do next due to them not being able to hear the other characters talking. It can also disturb the filming process by not hearing the characters speak.
Action to take
Make sure that the noise level isn’t too high and inform both the cast and crew when the noises are going to be used. In some cases, switch noisy devices off to prevent distraction whilst within the filming process.

Person/company responsible for action
Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date 
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
y
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
y
Risk removed? (y/n)
y


Hazard no: 29

Risk Factor (1-5): 2

Description
Weapons- knife (fake), equipment thrown.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
Any equipment thrown can injure the cast.
Action to take
Make sure there is a first aid kit and inform the cast about the equipment and how to use it appropriately.
Person/company responsible for action
Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date 
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
y
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
y
Risk removed? (y/n)
y


Hazard no: 32

Risk Factor (1-5): 
3
Description
Other risks- stairs
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
Tripping over the steps or cables whilst filming and acting may expose cast and crew by injuring them and therefore no longer to continue with the process of filming.
Action to take
Make sure the stairs are clear and give space to each person. 
Warn the members about how to use the stairs safely.
Person/company responsible for action
Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date 
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
y
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
y
Risk removed? (y/n)
n

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