Health, Safety and Risk assessment for filming on location
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Filming on locationsafety & practicality
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Suitability of location
• does the site meet the film’s aesthetic requirements?
• can you control the site sufficiently?
• can you use several areas for different scenes?
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Suitability of location
• easily accessible for crew and cast?
• safe parking for vehicles?
• safe storage for valuable equipment?
• good working lighting for all areas?
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Permission to film
• you must have permission to film from the owner or person/company responsible
• you need to explain exactly what you intend to do and when
• have they signed a release form?
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Risk assessmentits a legal requirement
The 5 steps:
1. Identify the hazards
2. Decide who might be harmed and how
3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
4. Record your findings and implement precautions
5. Review your assessment and update if necessary
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Risk assessmentthe basic terms
• a hazard = anything that might cause harm
• a risk = the chance (high or low) of someone getting harmed
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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Risk assessmentStep 1- identify hazards
• what’s planned to happen
• what might be hazardous?
• seek advise if you’re unsure
• consider long term hazards to health as well
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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Risk assessmentStep 2 - who might be harmed
If you know the hazard and the people at risk of harm you must manage the risk
• who’s at most risk?
• identify how they might be harmed
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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Risk assessmentStep 3 - evaluate risks and decide on
precautions
(avoid/control/minimise risk)
• do something less hazardous
• contain and reduce the hazard
• limit exposure to hazard
• use protective equipment
• provide welfare facilities
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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Risk assessmentStep 4 - record and implement
Show:
• a proper check has been made
• you have asked who might be affected
• you have dealt with all significant hazards
• the precautions are reasonable and risks low
• you have made others aware
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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Risk assessmentStep 5 - review and update
things change quickly on location so:
• respond to changes to the planned activity
• update your risk assessment
health and safety is everyone’s responsibility
‘Five steps to risk assessment’ HSE IND163
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Complete the paperwork
location checklist
release forms
risk assessment form
schedule
ensure copies are filed with your tutor BEFORE filming
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