CRISK ASSESSMENTKaris, Lucy and Eleanor

Hazard #1Alcohol/Drugs - Risk factor of 2

Moderate risk - Very Unlikely Description This risk could arise as a large chunk of our filming is based in the countryside. 2 of our locations are surrounded by woodland. Millington Woods and the Wilberfoss fields are both large green areas. Animals and insects are automatically going to be an issue when you are filming in these areas. We are exposing ourselves to this environment through filming so we need to be aware of these risks and the possibility of harm from the animals, insects etc. that could be surrounding us. Person(s) exposed All group members and actors (cast/crew) will be exposed due to the fact we will all be surrounded in this location. We will be presenting no risk to other members of the public due to the fact we are including no animals/insects in our filming process.Action to take Making sure we are all aware of our surroundings. Avoiding any areas we feel could be unsafe or present a hazard. Being more attentive than usual due to the setting/locations we are in. Person/company responsible for action The crew and cast alone are responsible for action. We need to solely be responsible when in an environment such as the countryside. Pet owners also will be responsible for action, only if a hazardous situation arises.

Description This risk is simply due to the fact we are filming some of our scenes in a pub. This setting creates an

immediate hazard due to the consumption of alcohol in pubs and the number of people with alcohol we could

encounter under the influence of alcohol. This risk is also slightly heightened due to the number of underage actors

and group members we have involved. Person(s) exposed All group members and actors

(cast/crew) will be exposed due to the fact we will all be around the pub location. We will present no risk to the

public or the pub itself due to the fact we will not be consuming any alcohol on the premises.

Action to take Making sure we all manage ourselves in a manner which will not expose us to any risks. Actions such as keeping ourselves to ourselves and trying to film scenes in certain quieter areas will prevent us from any risks. This

could be through filming outside the pub.Person/company responsible for action Us crew members will be responsible for action as well as the pub involved if

we choose to film scenes inside the premises.

Hazard #2Animals/Insects - Risk factor of 2

Low risk – Unlikely

Hazard #3Heat/Cold/Extreme weather -

Risk factor of 1Low risk - Very Unlikely

Description This risk would arise in everyday life due to the un-expectancy

of the weather and the temperature. Person(s) exposed All group members and actors (cast/crew) and the public

will be exposed to the weather.Action to take Making sure we all

check forecasts etc. to make sure we are dressed and have the equipment prepared the best it could be for the

given situation. Ensuring cast are looked after and not made to feel

uncomfortable at the extent of the weather for filming.

Person/company responsible for action Us crew members will be

responsible for action as well as the cast members.

Hazard #4 Laser/strobe affects - Risk

factor of 1Low risk - Very Unlikely

Description This risk could arise whilst we are filming our live performance feature. Strobe lights/bright lights will be used in the actors/band members performance.

Person(s) exposed All cast and crew present for the live performance scenes

will be exposed.Action to take Making sure we know of any

persons who have any direct problems through strobe/bright lighting. Making

sure that none of the cast are dazzled/harmed whilst filming or

performing.Person/company responsible for action Us crew members will be responsible for ensuring the cast members are unharmed

as well as the cast members making us aware of any issues they have with

strobe/bright lighting.

Hazard #5Materials (glass, non-fire

retardant set materials) - Risk factor of 1

Low risk - Very Unlikely Description This risk is present as

working with technology e.g. cameras can produce risks in terms of materials

such as fires etc. Certain clothing can also be flammable.

Person(s) exposed All cast and crew are exposed to these risks. The

public/property can also be harmed as a result of the extreme case of fire through the materials used/worn.

Action to take No real action needs to be taken as a fire etc. is not likely to

arise due to the fact we won’t be coming into contact with any fire. In

certain locations, such as the pub, it’s essential we look out for flammables.

Person/company responsible for action All cast/crew members present

Hazard #6Night operation- Risk factor of 1

Low risk - Very Unlikely Description This risk is simply due to the fact we will be filming a number of

our scenes at night, in the dark. These scenes will be filmed from around 5pm-8pm. Although this is not late, during the time frame we are planning to

film in, it turns to a pitch black sky at around 5-5.30pm. These night time scenes are in York City Centre at the Christmas market and through the

streets of York, so there will be, a lot of Christmas and pub/shop lights in the streets.

Person(s) exposed All group members and actors (cast/crew) will be exposed due to the fact we will all be surrounded by the dark and working

together at night. Crew members are mainly exposed due to the fact we will be focusing on the filming and operating of equipment therefore we will not be as aware of our surroundings as we necessarily would during the day. The

cast members also have a similar issue as they will be focusing on acting.Action to take Making sure we are extra aware of our surroundings.

Ensuring we have cast/crew members looking out for certain issues usually presented in a nigh time environment, such as unseen cyclists. Managing our timings so we are not filming to late in the night, as stated above the wrap up

time will be around 8pm, which is a reasonable time to stop filming.Person/company responsible for action All group members (cast/crew) are exposed to this risk as we will all be present in the night environment.

Hazard #7Public/crowds - Risk factor of 1

Low risk - Very Unlikely Description This risk is a given when we are filming, specifically in York City Centre. The Christmas market is known as being a busy

environment. The pub we will be filming in is certain to have customers/the public present.

Person(s) exposed All group members (cast/crew) present during these locations will be exposed to the risk of overcrowding and the

public. The time we are filming means we aren’t as exposed as much as through the day.

Action to take Keeping out of the way of members of the public and keeping a distance from the large crowds of people there. Being extra careful and aware of our surroundings.

Avoiding disrupting other members of the public, for example, not filming anywhere near

customers sat/stood in the pub location.Person/company responsible for action Us

crew members will be responsible for action as well as the cast members.