What is a risk assessment?
A risk assessment is a document which allows everyone on the
set to know what the dangers are whilst filming, how to prevent them and what
to do if the risks occur.
Who uses them?
The director creates the risk assessment, with everyone
involved in the shoot being aware of the risks involved, so they know with each
particular shot what to watch out for, what to do if the risk happens and how
to prevent the risk all together.
What do they include?
They include risks to equipment, health, these could be
things to do with action, weather or set related, it then says how likely the
risk is to happen and what can be done to avoid the risk. Why do we have a risk assessment?
We have a risk assessment in order to examine the environment the film is being filmed in. This then makes sure the director has done everything within their power to take precautions so that no one on set gets seriously injured. A risk assessment is there to instruct members of the crew and cast on how to react to situations where someone may be harmed as it also includes how to deal with risks as well as preventing them.
How important is a risk assessment when filming?
A risk assessment is very important when filming as if the assessment isn’t done, the director will get the responsibility of everyone’s health if something goes wrong. If someone is badly injured or, in extreme circumstances, fatally injured, the director will take responsibility for the accident and would face major consequences such fines or imprisonment.
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