Health and Safety Risk Assessment

·         The first place that we may be filming is a wet part of the forest with some very steep hills with lots of wet mud and leaves. Obviously there is a risk of slipping over when filming in this area; therefore we will have to take precautions. The precautions that we will be taking are to wear the correct footwear for these conditions such as walking boots and studded trainers.  When filming, if the person is moving such as running in the scene then make sure that there are no obstacles in the way.  Also when someone is taking a shot of someone, they need to make sure that they are on steady ground so there is no chance of the camera falling.

·         The second place that we may be filming is in a large field, there is a possibility of there being bumps and pot holes in this field, and therefore we will have to make sure that there is a flat piece of ground in order to put the tripod to prevent the camera from falling over. Also we will need to make sure that there is no uneven ground or potholes when actors are running or walking in a scene as this could also be potentially dangerous.  

·         The third place that we may be filming is a derelict empty swimming pool; there are many obstacles that pose a threat in this particular area. For example any broken tiles or glass will have to be moved as they may cause an injury to one of the actors. Also this area may be slippery as wet tiles can form a very slippery surface, therefore we will have to make sure that the actors and film crew are wearing the correct footwear to make sure that they do not slip over.  Also the edge of the swimming pool is a potential risk as people may fall over the edge and into the empty swimming pool; therefore we need to make sure that the people filming and the actors, are not too close to the edge.

·         Another risk is when we are moving between sets we will be crossing roads when holding lots of equipment such as costumes and tripods, therefore we will have to make sure that we use zebra crossings and pedestrian crossings when they are available so that we are safe from traffic and stop the risk of any injuries.


By George Hick