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: ‘Everybody Dance’ Music Video
Shoot Dates: Saturday 5th November
Location this form relates to: [a separate form should be completed for each location] Park near Ipswich Road
Production contact: Louise Bunn
Signature of Assessor:
Notes/Comments:
Assessment Date: 04/11/16
Checklist Using the checklist below, indicate any potential hazard relating to the activity.
No.
Hazard
1
Indicate if relevant
No.
Hazard
Access Difficulties
25
Manual Handling
2
Alcohol / Hospitality
26
Night Operations
3
Animals
27
Noise
4
Artist using specialist equipment
28
Portable Power Tools
5
Audience / Stewarding
29
Prop Hazards
6
Compressed Gas / Cryogenics
30
Radiation
7
Confined Spaces etc.
31
Risk of Infection
8
Crowds / Public
32
Scaffolds / Platforms / Stairs / Walkways
9
Children / Young People
33
10
Camera Ops. – Cranes / Cables, Remotes / Steadicam
34
Scenery Hazards – Movement, Shape, Suspended, Flown Scene Dock Storage
11
Building Issues / Structures, etc.
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.
46
Weather – Extremes
23
Lasers / Strobes
47
Possible Violence
24
Lifting Equipment – Fork Lift, Trucks, Cranes
48
Other
Indicate if relevant
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
3
Cast/ Crew
May be wild animals May be dogs as often have dog walkers in area; dogs likely to be on leads
Will make sure to stay away from animals
8
Cast/ Crew
Risk of encountering strangers as it is a public space
Will keep away from members of the public where possible Will try not to shoot during a busy time Area is not confined
9
Public
Possibility of encountering children
Will stay away from children if they are in the playground Will go at a less busy time
33
Cast/ Crew
Possibility of injury from moving playground apparatus
Will ensure equipment used in correct way to avoid injury
35
Cast/ Crew
Possibility of people smoking in the nearby area. Not very likely as it would be in a children’s playground.
Will move away from people who are smoking if they are in close proximity.
40
Cast/ Crew
The weather is likely to be cold.
46
Cast/ Crew
Likely to be rain on the day of filming.
Will make sure that the cast and crew are wearing suitable clothing for the cold weather and will avoid filming when the weather is particularly cold. Will check weather forecasts to avoid rain where possible. If it does rain, I will secure and cover equipment so it is protected from the rain.
High
Risk
Medium
Who is at Risk
Low
Hazard No.
Control Measure