Risk Assesment

Potential hazard	Who is at risk?	Steps taken to avoid hazard	Injury severity?	solution
Dim lighting- tripping/falling	Camera man and actor(s)	Make sure the area is clear before filming, and turn the lights back when not filming.	High-i.e. bump to the head Mild- i.e. Bruises	Make sure all actors/crew members are aware of any props/equipment that may be in places of danger that can be easily tripped over if not careful.
Injury on location- tripping/falling over branches or uneven ground.	Whole team	Watch footing at all times and before filming make sure the area is cleared as much as possible of any dangers.	High- i.e. broken limbs, twisted ankle. Mild- i.e. bruises and cuts.	Before filming all crew members should take note of the surroundings and of any potential hazards that cannot be removed from the area.
Fire hazard	Whole team	Take extra caution when dealing with any possible fire hazards- e.g. lighting (overheat)	High	Inform the whole team on where the nearest fire exits are, and decide on a location to meet if a fire was to break out.
Camera/tripod falling	Actor(s)	Make sure the camera is securely fitted to the tripod and it is placed on even flat ground securely.	mild	Make sure actor(s)are aware of where the camera is, to avoid them tripping or falling over it.
Traveling to and from location- dangers	Whole team	Make sure someone outside of the production team knows where everyone is going and how long you are expected to be.	High- i.e. crash when traveling/ run over Low-i.e. getting lost/stranded	Give out important emergency contact numbers, and make sure the route to location is clearly planned before setting off to prevent getting lost on the way.