The second is a severity factor. This rates how severe the risk could be and hence gives an idea as to what action could be taken to prevent this risk. The severity factor is rated at the bottom rating of negligible (N), to low risk (L), moderate risk (M), severe (S) and the highest rating being very severe (V).
The third is the likelihood factor and this determines whether or not the risk is likely to happen. The likelihood factor has a rating system as well. The bottom rating is very unlikely (VU), unlikely (U), possible (P), likely (L) and the highest being very likely (VL).
Overall after all of these factors are taken into account an overall risk factor rating needs to be calculated. This can be calculated via a ratings table. The bottom number being number one and the highest being number five. The purpose of a risk assessment in any pre-production stage is that it is there to prevent any risks or serious injuries happening on set to either the cast or crew. This stops the production company from a risk of complaints or even themselves getting sued. It is also there as a general health and safety guideline.
My Risk Assessment
Below is a risk assessment form I filled in from assessing the college location and the potential risks that there are.
RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
Shoot Dates - N/A
Production Manager - N/A
Producer - N/A
Guidance:
1. Assess whether a hazard will
be present, write YES or NO. Then for
each hazard that you have said YES to do the following:
2. Rate each risk on a Severity scale from Negligable (N), Low
risk (L), Moderate risk (M), Severe (S), Very severe (V)
3. Rate each risks Likelihood on scale from Very unlikely
(VU), Unlikely (U), Possible (P), Likely (L), Very likely (VL)
4. Determine the Risk Factor from the table overleaf.
Hazard
|
P
|
S
|
L
|
R
|
|
1
|
Alcohol/drugs
|
YES
|
S
|
P
|
3
|
2
|
Animals/insects
|
YES
|
L
|
U
|
2
|
3
|
Audiences
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
4
|
Camera cable/grip equipment
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
5
|
Confined spaces
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
6
|
Derelict buildings/dangerous structures
|
NO
|
N
|
U
|
1
|
7
|
Electricity/gas (other than normal supplies)
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
8
|
Fatigue/long hours
|
YES
|
S
|
L
|
3
|
9
|
Fire/flammable materials
|
YES
|
S
|
P
|
3
|
10
|
Hazardous substances
|
NO
|
N
|
U
|
1
|
11
|
Heat/Cold/extreme weather
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
12
|
Laser/strobe effects
|
NO
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
13
|
Machinery/industrial/ crane/hoist
|
NO
|
N
|
U
|
1
|
14
|
Materials - glass, non-fire retardant set
materials
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
15
|
Night operation
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
16
|
Noise – high sound levels
|
YES
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
17
|
Non standard manual handling
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
18
|
Public/crowds
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
19
|
Radiation
|
NO
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
20
|
Scaffold/Rostra
|
NO
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
21
|
Smoking on set
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
22
|
Special effects/explosives
|
NO
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
23
|
Special needs (elderly, disabled, inexperienced)
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
24
|
Specialised rescue/first aid
|
NO
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
25
|
Stunts, dangerous activities
|
NO
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
26
|
Tall scenery/suspended ceilings
|
NO
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
27
|
Vehicles/speed
|
YES
|
M
|
P
|
3
|
28
|
Water/proximity to water
|
NO
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
29
|
Weapons
|
NO
|
N
|
U
|
1
|
30
|
Working at heights
|
NO
|
N
|
U
|
1
|
31
|
Working overseas
|
NO
|
N
|
VU
|
1
|
32
|
Other risks
|
YES
|
M
|
L
|
3
|
5. 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 Risk
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
Negligible
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
6. 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
|
7. Then list
each risk identified
Hazard Number:
|
18
|
Description of Hazard:
|
Public/crowds – damage equipment,
hurt cast or crew, trip on equipment etc.
|
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or public (P) )
|
Cast, crew and public
|
Action to take:
|
Make sure to cordon off the
area and neatly set up all equipment so that is isn’t a danger to the public.
|
Person/company responsible for action
|
Production company
|
Hazard Number:
|
8
|
Description of Hazard:
|
Fatigue/long hours – could
cause illness and stress due to lack of sleep and dehydration
|
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or public (P) )
|
Cast and crew
|
Action to take:
|
Make sure there are scheduled
breaks and that the cast and crew are constantly hydrated
|
Person/company responsible for action
|
Production company
|
Hazard Number:
|
11
|
Description
|
Heat/Cold/extreme weather –
could cause hypothermia, exhaustion etc.
|
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or public (P) )
|
Cast and crew
|
Action to take:
|
Make sure that the cast and
crew are wearing the appropriate clothing for the current weather climate.
|
Person/company responsible for action
|
Production company
|
Hazard Number:
|
16
|
Description
|
Noise – loud noises on set
could damage hearing
|
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or public (P) )
|
Cast and crew
|
Action to take:
|
Make sure noise levels are
monitored and the correct ear protection is used if needed.
|
Person/company responsible for action
|
Production company
|
Hazard Number:
|
4
|
Description
|
Camera cable/grip equipment –
could be a trip hazard, electrical hazard etc.
|
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C),
outside company (O) or public (P) )
|
Cast and crew
|
Action to take
|
Make sure the equipment is
correctly stored and that its tucked away.
|
Person/company responsible for action
|
Crew
|
To be completed at agreed later date -
|
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Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)
|
Y
|
Agreed action taken? (y/n)
|
Y
|
Risk removed? (y/n)
|
Y
|
Completed by: Position:
Signature Date:
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