Planning Documents: Risk Assessment

Contacts

Emergency Service: 999           
Robert Clack School:   - (Lower Site) Green Ln, Dagenham, Essex RM8 Tel: 020 8270 4222  
                                     - (Upper Site) Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU, Tel: 020 8270 4200

Group Members: Michael Hayes
                                 Jhabed Abdul                                                                                               

Location: Fambridge Road (Dagenham) & My House (Romford)

1. Hazard:
Weather (raining, Very Windy etc.)

Person(s) at Risk:
Cast, Equipment

Likelihood of Hazard: 3 (This hazard can be reduced greatly through the use of weather forecasts)

1 – Extremely Unlikely

5 – Extremely Likely

Severity of Hazard Outcomes: 2-3 (depending on type of weather e.g storm, heavy or light rain)

1 – Very Low Risk

5 – Very High Risk

Risk Level : 5

(Likelihood + Severity)

Measures to Take to Manage Risk:

Check forecasts, Plan film day on a clear weather. Or use umbrella to protect equipment from rain.

Risk Managed?

(Y/N)

Yes - Before filming the weather forecast was regularly checked for times of daylight where it was clear and sunny to ensure the shot/scene is as good as possible. (e.g no bad lighting, clear view/ no obstructions)

2. Hazard:

Equipment; People may trip over Tripods etc and potentially inflict damage to there-selves or to the equipment. Some filming will be completed in public, therefore this hazard is even more prevalent.

Person(s) at Risk:

Cast, Public and Equipment

Likelihood of Hazard: 2 (The cast and equipment should be placed in an excluded area of the location reducing this risk)

1 – Extremely Unlikely

5 – Extremely Likely

Severity of Hazard Outcomes: 3 (Bodily harm can be caused from tripping over equipment. Some equipment e.g the camera can be fairly expensive.)  

1 – Very Low Risk

5 – Very High Risk

Risk Level : 5

(Likelihood + Severity)

Measures to Take to Manage Risk:

When filming in public, put signs down saying that there is filming occurring. Make sure the cast is aware of the equipment and to be careful around it.

Risk Managed?

(Y/N)

Yes - The cast were briefed on safety before filming started making them aware of equipment and the potential dangers. We decided to film in a area of the street where few people pass and as a result we did not suffer any interruptions.