1. FILM PRODUCTION 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.
*Delete the examples (in red) and begin your own risk assessment
HAZARD IN WHICH SCENE PERSON WHO MAY PROPERTY THAT RISK CONTROLS RISK ASSESSMENT FURTHER ACTION
IS THIS HAZARD BE HARMED COULD BE ALREADY IN PLACE *See chart TO BE TAKEN
PRESENT? DAMAGED
Wooden floor Scene 1 Cast or Crew Production Wet floor signs used HIGH Cast and Crew must
equipment if wooden floor has wear appropriate
been polished same footwear at all
day. times
Lots of wires Scene 2 (In an Cast or Crew Electrical Equipment Make sure all wires EXTREME Make sure wires are
office) are strapped down well out of the way
and away from
other wires.
Small Spaces Scene 3 Cast or Crew All production Make sure as little MODERATE Wires and leads
equipments people as possible in kept to a minimum
one room.

2. Risk Assessment Chart
Think about the likelihood of the potential hazard vs. the consequences if it actually happens.
Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT
VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (i.e.) Someone could EXTREME
get seriously hurt)
Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor HIGH
injury)
Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly MODERATE
delayed)
Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences LOW