Risk Assessment: Exterior

Hazard	Description	Likelihood	Severity	Prevention	Action upon Occurrence
Equipment Care whilst Outdoors	·  Equipment, including the camera and tripod, could be damaged whilst transporting it to and from location on foot. ·  Also prone to weather or environmental damage.	High: The time of year in which I am filming in are prone to wet and windy weather.	High: Damage to equipment would hinder filming for me and other students, potential payment or part-payment to replace or fix equipment.	·  Ensure more than one person carries equipment to minimise each person’s load and reduce the risk of dropping. Take breaks if necessary. ·  Check the weather forecast from different sources to have an estimated view of the weather. Carry a large umbrella to cover the camera in case of rain. Always ensure that protective bags and covers are put on and fastened correctly.	·  Check for any damage to the equipment. If any piece has broken off, take this too, and contact teachers and any student due to borrow equipment afterwards. ·  Check for water damage. If any has occurred try methods such as placing camera in a bowl of dry rice. As before, contact all concerned.
Individuals Carrying and Transporting Equipment	·  Equipment will be carried by individuals and transported to and from location on foot. This could lead to strain and possible injury.	Low: Equipment will not require carrying frequently and load will be shared.	High: If a strain injury, such as a back injury, is induced then this could be quite dangerous.	·  Share the load between multiple people to lower the mass carried by each individual. Take breaks if necessary.	·  If any strain is caused then stop immediately. If pain persists seek medical advice.
Weather Exposure to Cast and Crew	· It is likely that it will be cold and windy when filming, affecting the cast and crew members and slowing down the filming process and lowering the quality of the performance. Also could be harmful to health.	High:  The time of year in which I am filming in are prone to wet and windy weather.	Medium: Individuals could become ill through prolonged exposure. Also setbacks in filming.	·   Ask crew to come in warm clothing, and cast to wear layers underneath costume and bring extra layers. If is fine if costume’s reflect weather needs as this is fitting with the environment. A break will be taken back at home part way through the day to warm up, change any wet clothes and consume warm food.	·  If conditions become too extreme to operate in, even with extra clothing and umbrellas, then the shoot would have to be cancelled. If weather improves later on then filming may resume. Treat any cold induced conditions as required, and seek medical advice if condition is severe and does not improve.
River and Low Bridge	· For the conversational section of my sequence I will be filming on a bridge with low railings. This presents a danger to the equipment and the possibility that someone could fall into the river below.
Uneven and Slippery Surfaces	· The running sections will take place in uneven, forest areas. If it rains on the day or the day before shooting then some of this could also be slippery, presenting a slip and/or trip hazard.
Damage to General Public