Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

There were many risks we we will have to take into consideration when filming our film.

Risks to people:
The main character in our film makes a hot drink. This could possibly cause the actor to get scalded if any spillages occur. This has a high chance of occurring, and would pose a high risk to the actor. To combat this we will make sure the temperature of the drink isn’t hot enough to scald the actor. Additionally, we will ensure the cup isn’t too full, which will make it harder to spill. If the drink is spilled we will wipe up any spillages immediately to avoid the risk of anyone slipping.
When filming the scenes in the woods we will have to make sure to have a responsible adult with us at all times. This will ensure our safety, as well as the safety of the camera equipment. Our film contains scenes that require the actor to run through the woods. This poses a risk as the actor could trip and injure themselves. This has a high chance of occurring and could pose a high risk to the actor. To combat this we will carry out a full inspection of the route that the actor is going to run, and remove any debris that could cause a trip hazard. In addition, we will make sure the path is well lit so that the actor is able to see where they are going.
Electrical equipment such as lighting and cameras can get hot. This could mean that a member of the group could burn themselves. This has a low chance of occurring, but could pose a high risk to members of the group. To combat this we will make sure to turn off any equipment when not using it.

Risks to equipment:

When filming the scenes in the woods it is possible the camera equipment could get damaged. This has a low chance of occurring. There are many precautions we could take to stop this including: making sure all equipment is kept in its proper bag, making sure equipment is not left lying around and making sure equipment is packed away properly after use. In addition, we will make sure to carry all equipment as it is intended to be carried, for example, folding the tripod up properly and detaching the camera, and making sure the camera has its lens cap replaced after use.

Overall, I believe the risk of injuries occurring when making our film is low. We will use these measures to ensure the safety of the group and the equipment when filming. The risk of damage to equipment is also low, however we will make sure to pack everything away properly to avoid damage.