Main Task: Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

What is a risk assessment?

- The dictionary defines a risk assessment to be a systematic process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking.

In class we were given a basic outline of a risk assessment that we then took upon our selves to change and apply to our own company. Down below is the risk assessment that was created in the pre-production.

Hazards		Person at Risk	Risk Control Measures	Risk	Comments
Open car pits	Film Unit		Film unit must avoid big open spaces/dips in the ground. Big open areas should be guarded at all times by Producer and Assistant Director.	Medium/High	All Crew (Students) Under 18 to apply to ALL hazards
Oil Spills		Film Unit	All spills should have a ‘Slippery Floor’ signs these should be put down by the Producer.	Medium
Open Mains Circuit		Film Unit	Liquids should be prohibited around main control panel box. Liquids found near mains shall be confiscated and disposed of.	High
Loose Wires		Film Unit	Wires shall be taped down to the ground to prevent tripping this should be done by all members of the filming unit. Liquids should be avoided around open to prevent electrical shocks.	Medium
Falling Objects		Film Unit	Avoid walking under broken items. Film Crew must not touch surrounding items without permission. All loose items must be secured before filming.	Low/Medium
Weak Equipment		Actors	All tables and step ladders must have a mat underneath in case they collapse but the producer should also be close in case of an emergency.	Low
Lost Crew		Film Unit	Unit must stay together at all times and must travel together back and fourth to different locations. Head counts must also be done before travelling.	Low
Lack of Unit Organization		Film Unit	Producer must oversee everything that is being done by crew. Crew must also be briefed about the day before filming.	Low
Weather		Film Unit	Producer must be aware of the weather forecast for the day and make back up plans.	Low
First Aid		Film Unit	Producer must be responsible for access to all First Aid facilities and have all emergency contact numbers.	Low

Reflection

The risk assessment is another very important part of the pre-production as with this everyone in the company can be at risk of the unknown. Without this assessment I believe as a company we would be at risk of things happening as we would not know how to avoid them but also not know how to over come the problems. Another thing about the assessment which is important is it enables us to be organised.