PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT RISK ASSESSMENT

This document is intended as a basic template to assist in the completion of a risk assessment for film production activities.

Detailed information is available from a variety of risk management and risk assessment specialists. Useful information can also be obtained

from the Health & Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk

When conducting a risk assessment, consider all the likely hazards; who may be harmed, property which may be damaged, and the controls

already in place. Then, for each likely hazard, bearing in mind the controls already in place, record the ‘risk assessment’ level. The further

action(s) to be considered will be determined by the level of risk assessment.

HAZARD IN WHICH SCENE IS THIS HAZARD PRESENT?

PERSON WHO MAY BE HARMED

PROPERTY THAT COULD BE DAMAGED

RISK CONTROLS ALREADY IN PLACE

RISK ASSESSMENT *See chart

FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Canal When visiting Salford Quays

Everyone who visits the quays area

Camera becomes broken and water

damaged

Be aware of the canal and keep a

safe distance

High When approaching the canal closely

have some close by to aid you in taking

the picture

Moving vehicles When travelling to Salford Quays using different modes of

transport

Yourself and others getting to the

location of where the photo shoot is

Camera could be dropped

Using pedestrians when necessary,

looking both ways when crossing

roads

Moderate Be careful and cautious

Bad weather When travelling to the photo shoot and

during

Yourself and others when it comes to

bad weather conditions

Camera could get wet from rain also

could fall from tripod because of windy conditions

Pick another day to go with better conditions, be

prepared for the weather

Moderate Check the weather forecast before and

prepare for the weather conditions

Leaving valuable item unattended

This would be when sorting out shots and

framing, leaving items such a

bags/cameras/tripod

No one will be harm but this could

cause serious consequences

Valuable items being unattended

could be stolen/missing

Keep all items attended and close

with you at all times

Moderate Keep all valuables on your person at

all time

Fire This would be when being close to

building for example electric and gas

This would be for everyone on the

photo shoot

Not only property will be damaged

but if in this situation ourselves would be of harm

Being aware of what going on in

the area

Low Be wary of your surroundings

Traffic This would be travelling to and from the location

photo shoot and also during

This would be everyone who is doing the photo

shoot

Any camera equipment could be

damaged even ourselves if not

careful

Cross at pedestrians and using the road safety awareness

Moderate Use familiar routes and possibly check

traffic online

Tripping and falling This would be to and from the location

and also during the photo shoot

This could be anyone on the

photo shoot if they are uncareful when

walking

The camera equipment could be damaged if this risk happened and also the person holding

the camera

Public footpaths will be used when

making our way to the location

Low Looking where you are going and be

careful when holding the camera

equipment

Risk Assessment Chart

Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get seriously hurt)

EXTREME

Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor injury)

HIGH

Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly delayed)

MODERATE

Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences LOW