Media Risk Assessment

Production / Location of Shoot:Person(s) involved:

Location Contact No:Activity or process: Date of Assessment:

Shoot Date(s): Director’s / Student(s)Signature:

A: HAZARDS B: DEGREE OF RISK(Refer to Risk Matrix)

C: PREVENTIVE MEASURES D: IF ACCIDENT OCCURS?

Nature of hazard Person(s) at risk

(See below)

Severity Likelihood

RiskRating

Measures in place aimed at reducing risk to minimum level?

Further necessary measures, involving whom and by when?

Trip hazard (equipment and cables)

Cast and Crew Major Possible C Loose cables/wires taped to floor or around the skirting board of the room. o Verbal warning to cast and

crew to be aware of their footing whilst on set.

o Crew instructed to keep all unnecessary equipment tidied away and stacked neatly.

o A known located first aid box in location of filming.

o Knowledge of the nearest hospital should a minor accident occur that requires medical assistance.

o Knowledge of the nearest hospital as well as an emergency number in case a major accident occurs.

o Ensure mobile phone has reception at the location and is fully charged in order to call for medical assistance.

Crew, Students, Tutor and Visitor of the school

Scene three – ‘Studio Scene ’[Main protagonist lip-singing on bed]

School studio

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Friday 13th January

A: HAZARDS B: DEGREE OF RISK(Refer to Risk Matrix)

C: PREVENTIVE MEASURES D: IF ACCIDENT OCCURS?

Nature of hazard Person(s) at risk

(See below)

Severity Likelihood

RiskRating

Measures in place aimed at reducing risk to minimum level?

Further necessary measures, involving whom and by when?

Evacuation in case of fire or emergency

Crew, Students, Tutor and Visitor of the school

Major Remote D o Fire alarm checked

o No water running/around

electrical equipment.o Nearest exits known.

o Emergency numbers known by

production team.

o Closest exit should be known by production team.

o Building should be evacuated and each individual should go to their designated spot in which they should register. Fire brigade should be called straight away to alert them there has been a fire.

o Everyone should be alerted and should evacuate the building straight away; including production crew, family and public.

Location is poorly lit (and portable light has not been booked out/used)

Crew/Filming Non-Reportable

Remote E o Ensure lights in the studio are

working and able to use

o Ensure lights are placed and

move in order to film to make sure there is enough light to film.

o See if it is possible to book out a portable light.

o See if there are any other portable temporary lights available.

o See if any other filming is able to do in the mean time.

o See if any light is able to enter the room otherwise.

Persons at risk include: Cast, Crew, Family, Public, Students, Tutor(s) and Visitors.

The “Risk Matrix” or Table of Overall Risk

The Risk Matrix is a useful tool in the assessment of the severity of overall risk. It is intended to allow the relationship between the likelihood of incident/injury occurring and the possible severity of outcome. By comparing these two factors against each other, a Risk Rating can be arrived at, employing a scale between ‘A’ (highest risk) and ‘E’ (lowest risk).

Risk Likely Rating, on a scale of ‘A’ to ‘E’ (‘A’ being the highest)

Likelyseverity ofoutcome

Risk Rating, on a scale of ‘A’ to ‘E’ (‘A’ being the highest)

Frequent Probable Possible Remote Unlikely

Fatal A B+ C+ D+ E+

Major B+ B C D E

Minor C+ C D D E

Non- Reportable D+ D D E E

Explanation of severity of outcome (For definitions and full list of inclusions, refer to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995):

Fatal - any fatal injuries to employees, or any other person, sustained in an accident connected with your business

Major - any injury that includes:· Fracture of the skull, spine, pelvis, any bone in the arms or legs (but not in the hand or foot).

· Amputations of the hand or foot, or of a finger, thumb or toe where the bone or joint is severed.

· Loss of sight in an eye, or a penetrating injury, chemical / hot burn to the eye.

· Electric shock resulting in loss of consciousness and / or medical treatment.

· Acute illness or loss of consciousness resulting from absorption, inhalation or ingestion of a substance.

· Any other injury requiring hospitalisation for more than 24 hours.

Minor - any other injury to an individual that results in absence from work, or an inability to carry out their normal work, for more than 3 days.

Non-Reportable - any injury or discomfort that does not cause more than 3 days’ disablement, or permanent damage. Note: “Ill Health”, i.e. loss of hearing, respiratory illness, dermatitis etc. should be rated on their likely severity.

For each section of the Risk Assessment Record form above, it is recommended that the assessor(s) refer to the notes below for an outline of the main requirements of the questions:

i Activity or Process - Basically you are required to state the physical nature of the activity. This can either be a generic activity such as “booking out kit”, or a more specific activity such as “filming in a moving car” or other more specialised activities; so if necessary try to describe it as best as possible. For example: “erection and use of lights in living room for fight scene”.

F Nature of Hazard? - Concentrate upon things that could cause harm, not trivial things like flaky paintwork! Consult the people who use the area as they may have a different perspective to you. Do not rely solely upon others however, as they have become “blinkered” to certain hazards through daily exposure to them.

DWho may be at risk? - Identify types / groups and numbers of people, and perhaps individuals. It could be “crew” in general, or more specific groups such as cast or guest interviewees who are not familiar with the location.

I Degree of risk - Compare the likely outcome (worst case scenario if you like) againstthe likelihood of it occurring (unlikely through to frequent). Award a rating from A (high) down to E (very low).

Refer to the Risk Matrix above for risk rating.

R Preventive (Existing Control Measures) - Identify the measures already in place and ask yourself if they are sufficient to eliminate or reduce the risk to the lowest possible degree? It is not always possible to entirely eliminate a hazard, as they are often intrinsic to a piece of equipment (such as a tungsten light) or an activity (such as driving).

o Preventive Further Measures Required) - Is there a possibility of circumstances arising that could lead to additional unforeseen risk? If so, how could these be pre-empted and addressed before they cause harm? If change is planned, what associated hazardscould arise? Could adverse weather conditions or a sudden influx of people result in additional hazards?

c If Accident Occurs – it is essential that plans are in place if any accident occurs, whether it be fatal, major, minor, or even some non-reportable outcomes. This would normally take the form of having a record of emergency numbers of cast and crew, contacting the college and the media department, and calling the emergency services as required.

This Risk Assessment Document has been approved by Date

L. BRYANT Dec 2011