Risk Assessment

As the appointed health and safety manager for this project I am carrying out a risk assessment as follows.

Tripping and slipping: Medium Risk - There is a risk of tripping whilst filming in the woods due to the following; twigs, exposed tree roots, boulders, stones, wires and cabling from the filming equipment, dolly tracking, slipping on muddy, icy, wet and uneven surfaces. Tripping may also occur in the studio when filming inside, editing and meetings etc. 
Plans to reduce risk - Locate a reasonably clear and easily accessible path in the woods. Clear away debris or obstacles that may pose a risk to the actors and filming crew. Check weather forecast to establish the chance of hazardous weather. To reduce the risk of tripping/slipping during filming and all indoor locations, I will ensure that all flooring is free from obstacles and moisture. Cables from computers and equipment will be secured and not left hanging or dragging across paths. Signs will be put out to warn cast and crew of any hazards.

Theft of equipment: Low risk -  All equipment will be signed for and signed back in to a locked location. Equipment will not be left unsupervised when not in use.

Accident or illness to cast and crew - Low to medium risk - Little can be done to prevent accident/ illness,  however there are people on standby who are willing to stand-in if called.

Weather conditions - Medium Risk - Again, nothing can be done about the weather, however dates for further filming have been penciled in, in the event of bad weather.

Equipment failure - Low risk - All equipment will be checked thoroughly by experts prior to filming,editing etc and back ups on standby in worse case scenario.