16.2.6 - Risk Assessment

Hazards	Who Might Be harmed	Existing Control Measures	Risk Rating 1-10	Existing Control Measures to Reduce RISK	Date Completed
Shooting at daytime	People working	Equipment could be knocked over causing it to break on the floor when shooting outside	6	Have light in the work space to see what is inform too you.

Shooting in public areas	Pedestrians/ people working on the film	The background noise can distract the actors. Could be in the way or disrupt people.	7	Try to use locations with low population of people and busy streets to prevent distractions or  interferences in the shooting
Placing the camera/lighting on the Tripods	People in the work area	If the tripod set up with a camera were to be knocked over it will break both tripod and camera. Could fall on top of people	5	Secure the equipment being used on tripod tight to prevent it from falling and breaking. Single leg in front to stop them from toppling over. All three legs spread out.
Overcrowded rooms	People in the work area	having too many people in one room makes it difficult for people to move and breath.	6	Ventilation- opening the windows or turning on the air con, or open the door to allow air to come through. Have smaller groups.
Turn off electrical equipment	People in the work area	the equipment will overheat and makes it difficult to work with.	9	In between use to stop it from overheating. E.g. modelling lights can become a fire hazard if its left overheated.
No Water /liquids	People in the work areas	can damage the electrical equipment. Or cause people to slip. Don’t have water whilst working. Slipping over the slippery surface	8	Keep water or other drinks in bags away from the equipment.
Lights.	People in the work area.	bright lights could damage and overheat the light.	4	Remove the caps otherwise it will melt
Busy roads	people filming with you	you could get hurt or the equipment could be damaged		be aware of your surroundings when  crossing with the equipment