Risk Assessment

Filming                                                                      RISK ASSESSMENT RECORD – Part A

Faculty

Media Studies

School

BCHS

Course

Media

Activity & Destination

Short Two minute opening

Filming Date:

Copy of completed form held by

Electronic copy kept on server. Signed hard copy kept by Tutor Health & Safety Manager has a copy if risk is judged to be medium or high

Risk assessed by:

Name

Yoli Wallbanks

Position

Student

Signature:

X

Date completed

11/12/16

Contact Tel:

01277 362429

Administrator

Authorised by

Tutor/Head of School / Department Head

Executive Faculty Manager (if required)

Name

Miss Mayhew

Name

Signature

X

Signature

Date

11/12/16

Date

N.B. If risks are assessed as being Medium High or Extremely High the activity will be discussed with the University Health & Safety Manager

Hazard Checklist – select your hazards from the list below and analyse these and assess level of risk in Part B.  Add extra hazards if required

Hazards

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Hazards

Tick √

Hazards

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1

Access/egress - blocked/restricted

X

17

General public – arrangements for safety

X

33

Stunts/ dangerous activities

2

Alcohol/food/drinks/supplies

X

18

Hazardous substances – chemicals/ dust/ fumes/ poisons/asbestos/ battery acid/ waste disposal/ animal waste/ fuel

34

Tools – Electrical (hand tools)

3

Animals/insects: wild, performing etc

19

Heat / cold / extreme weather

35

Vehicles/ motorcycles/ speed

4

Any special prop under direct control of artistes

20

Heavy loads

36

Water/ close to water/ tanks/ aqua parks/ canals

5

Audience safety/seating

21

L.P.G/ bottled gases

37

Weapons/ knives/firearms

6

Crowds/Public (filming & control)

22

Lasers / strobes

38

Work at height: ladders/ tower/ ropes/ climbing equipment

7

Confined space

X

23

Lifting equipment – forklift/pallet trolley

39

8

Derelict buildings/dangerous structures

X

24

Lone working

40

9

Driving operations

25

Manual Handling/ heavy or awkward shape loads

41

10

Explosive/pyrotechnics/ fireworks

26

Night operations (filming/ camping)

42

11

Electricity/ lighting feeds/ practical’s/ generators/ cables near water

X

27

Noise/high sound levels

X

43

12

Fatigue/ long hours/ physical exertion/ adrenaline flow/ stress/ early starts

X

28

Practical flame/fires/ flares

44

13

Fire prevention/ evacuation procedures/casualty evacuation

29

Scaffolds/ decking/ platforms/ walkways on set

45

14

First Aid / medical Requirements Specialist rescue

X

30

Special ‘flying’/ technical rigs

X

46

15

Flammable materials

31

Scenic / set materials – not fire retardant/ toxicity tested/ glass/ polystyrene

47

16

Flying (aircraft, balloons, parachutes)

32

Special effects: rain/ snow/ fire/ physical/ smoke/ steam/ dry ice/ heat

48

Risk matrix – use this to determine risk for each hazard i.e. ‘how bad and how likely’	Likelihood of Harm
Severity of Harm	Remote e.g. <1 in 1000 chance	Very unlikely e.g. 1 in 200 chance	Unlikely e.g. 1 in 50 chance	Possible e.g. 1 in 10 chance	Likely e.g. >1 in 3 chance
Negligible  e.g. small bruise	Trivial	Trivial	Trivial	Low	Low
Slight  e.g. small cut, deep bruise	Trivial	Trivial	Low	Low	Medium
Moderate  e.g. deep cut, torn muscle	Trivial	Low	Medium	Medium	High
Severe  e.g. fracture, loss of consciousness	Low	Medium	High	High	Extremely high
Very Severe e.g. death, permanent disability	Low	Medium	High	Extremely high	Extremely high

Risk Assessment Form – Part B                                               Version 2
Activity1 – Please give a brief outline of the filming activities:  This is a short drama production of a school event – part of the filming is outside in the car park.  It should last for three hours and a maximum of 10 people to include students and an external actor.
Hazards2 List what could cause harm from this activity e.g. falls from height, trip hazard, fire, etc.		Who exposed List who might be harmed from this activity e.g. Employees,  students, contractors,  public,  etc.	Control measures For each hazard, list the measures you will be taking to minimise the risk identified e.g. appointing competent persons, training received, planning, use of personal protective equipment, provision of first aid, briefing students etc.	Risk3 For each hazard, decide level of risk once all your controls are in place	What further action is necessary?	Action by who?	Action by when?	Date completed
1	Access/egress – blocked/restricted	Cast and Crew	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 where ever necessary.	Low	We will make doubly sure that we have the proper permission that we need to be Filming in our chosen area.	Kirsty Yoli	14/12/16
2	Food & drink supplies	Cast and Crew	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 either university caterers or will be bought in from professional suppliers. Any spillages will be cleaned up immediately. We will supply the appropriate foods and drinks for the cast and crew.	Low	We will have specific people to bring in the appropriate foods and drinks so that we know that they are appropriate.	Yoli Lauren Kirsty Winn	14/12/16
7	Confined spaces	Cast and Crew	Make sure that the exit is clearly marked so if there are any problems the cast and crew are able to get out quickly.  Make it apparent to the cast and crew that they can leave at any time if they feel uncomfortable and need to get out.	Medium	We will be reassuring those involved that they can leave a anytime.	Winn	14/12/16
8	Derelict buildings/dangerous structures	Cast and Crew	Have a clear understanding of where is safe to film and where is not. We will gain written permission from the owner of our chosen location stating that they believe that our cast and crew will not be put in any danger.	High	We will make sure that the cast and crew do not go in any of the areas that we should not be going in.	Lauren	14/12/16
11	Electricity/ lighting feeds/ practical’s/ generators/ cables near water	Cast and Crew	Clearly mark the wires and cables to prevent people from tripping over them. Tape all the wires down to stop any incidents from occurring.	Low	We will be constantly checking the wires to see if there are any spill or if the tape has come up.	Winn	14/12/16
12	Fatigue/ long hours/ physical exertion/ adrenaline flow/ stress/ early starts	Cast and Crew	All cast and crew will be given the appropriate breaks throughout the day.  All crew and artistes when working or performing will be asked not to exert themselves so as to cause illness or injury. Any artistes required to do any additional performance e.g. running or riding a bicycle etc will be checked prior to filming if they are fit for purpose and will be given adequate rehearsal time prior to filming	Low	We will create a clear structure to the day (e.g. a time table).	Yoli	14/12/16
14	First Aid / medical Requirements Specialist rescue	Cast and Crew	We will have a first aid trained Crew member on hand at all time for if there are any incidents.	Low		Lauren Yoli	14/12/16
17	General public – arrangements for safety	Public, Cast and Crew	It is our responsibility to be aware at all times of the environment and public presence. Due care and attention will be taken with regard cables, lighting and camera equipment and any other trip hazards that may cause an obstruction or obstacle to any member of the public. All trailing cables should be matted or taped or ramped where necessary. Local police and council have been notified. High visibility jackets will be worn by crew when filming near roads.	Low	We will check constantly that everything is in the place that they should be.	Kirsty	14/12/16
27	Noise/high sound levels	Public, Cast and Crew	We will make sure notify to all the sounding members of public that we are filming in the close area and we shall be making some noise. We will have posters up stating that there is filming in process to make sure that people are aware that nothing is actually wrong.	Medium	Makes sure that if there are any noise complaints we deal with them in a kind and mature manner.	Winn	14/12/16
30	Special ‘flying’/ technical rigs	Cast and Crew	We will make all the cast and crew aware when we are using the drone, so they are able to be extra careful, and how the drone works.	Low		Yoli	14/12/16