This risk assessment summarizes the hazards and safety measures for filming scenes over four locations for an A2 horror teaser trailer between 3-7pm on November 5th and 9am-1pm on November 10th in Caddington Village. Key hazards addressed include the crew being robbed, tripping, disrupting residents or students, and falling. Safety measures include staying together, having phones to call police, wearing proper footwear, acting professionally to not disturb others, and choosing well-lit areas. The document was prepared by Danielle Duffy and certified by all crew members.
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Location 1: Caddington Village, Alleyway Time and date of shoot: 3pm – 7pm, 05/11/2016
Description of what will be filmed: Female protagonist strolling into and through alleyway, becomes aware that she is being pursued
by another female character (their role is an unknown passer-by whose behaviour puts the protagonist in a state of panic) dressed in
dark clothing who passes by the protagonist suddenly.
Hazard Person or
persons at
risk
Likelihood of
hazard (1=
least likely to
happen, 5=
most likely)
Severity of
hazard (1=
lowest risk, 5
= highest risk)
Risk level (1-5)
Likelihood +
severity /2
Person
responsible
for controlling
risk
Measure taken to
reduce risk
Being robbed or
attacked
All crew 1 4 2.5 All crew All members will ensure
to stay together, and we
will check that all crew
members are present.
Camera operator will be
responsible for looking
after the camera at all
times. We will have at
least one mobile phone
on us (that is well
hidden) with the local
police station’s number.
Camera operator
tripping
Camera
operator
2 2 2 Camera
operator
She will observe carefully
areas where she will
stand whilst filming and
ensure to tread with care
and clear any possible
obstacles. We will wear
suitable footwear and
choose an alleyway with
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sufficient lighting, or
supply our own (torches)
if required.
Locals may find
our presence
disturbing; or see
us as a nuisance –
in the worst
circumstances
they may contact
the authority to
remove us, or
simply request
that we leave
meaning we
would have to
relocate to a
different alley;
interfering with
our filming
Local residents,
all crew
2 3 2.5 All crew We will act responsibly
and professionally;
making as little noise as
possible as to respect
residents nearby. We
will select an alleyway
that is clearly open for
public use, and in safe-
looking areas.
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Location 2: Caddington Park Time and date of shoot: 3pm – 7pm, 05/11/2016
Description of what will be filmed: Eve sitting on swing. Sees figure in the distance. Park equipment moves erratically, Eve fleas from
park in a panic.
Hazard Person or
persons at
risk
Likelihood of
hazard (1=
least likely to
happen, 5=
most likely)
Severity of
hazard (1=
lowest risk, 5
= highest risk)
Risk level (1-5)
Likelihood +
severity /2
Person
responsible
for controlling
risk
Measure taken to
reduce risk
Being robbed or
attacked
All crew 1 4 2.5 All crew All members will ensure
to stay together, and we
will check that all crew
members are present.
Camera operator will be
responsible for looking
after the camera at all
times. We will have at
least one mobile phone
on us (that is well
hidden) with the local
police station’s number.
Camera operator
or crew tripping
All crew 2 2 2 Camera
operator
We will observe carefully
areas when walking and
ensure to tread with care
and clear any possible
obstacles. We will wear
suitable footwear and
choose an alleyway with
sufficient lighting, or
supply our own (torches)
if required.
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Eve falling off
swing
Eve 2 1 1.5 Eve Eve will swing correctly
to ensure her own safety.
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Location 3: Caddington Village streets Time and date of shoot: 3pm – 7pm, 05/11/2016
Description of what will be filmed: Several shots including Eve and friend Jess travelling home from school and parting and then Eve
discovers a message. Also; Eve leaving her house to travel to the park, and when she leaves the park running and trips; grazing her arm.
Hazard Person or
persons at
risk
Likelihood of
hazard (1=
least likely to
happen, 5=
most likely)
Severity of
hazard (1=
lowest risk, 5
= highest risk)
Risk level (1-5)
Likelihood +
severity /2
Person
responsible
for controlling
risk
Measure taken to
reduce risk
Being robbed or
attacked
Residents and
the production
team as a
whole
1 1 1 All crew All members will ensure
to stay together, and we
will check that all crew
members are present.
Camera operator will be
responsible for looking
after the camera at all
times. We will have at
least one mobile phone
on us (that is well
hidden) with the local
police station’s number.
Camera operator
or crew tripping
Camera
operator
2 2 2 Camera
operator
She will observe carefully
areas where she will
stand whilst filming and
ensure to tread with care
and clear any possible
obstacles. We will wear
suitable footwear and
choose an alleyway with
sufficient lighting, or
supply our own (torches)
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if required.
Locals may find
our presence
disturbing; or see
us as a nuisance –
in the worst
circumstances
they may contact
the authority to
remove us, or
simply request
that we leave
meaning we
would have to
relocate to a
different alley;
interfering with
our filming
Local residents,
all crew
2 3 2.5 All crew We will act responsibly
and professionally;
making as little noise as
possible as to respect
residents nearby. We
will select an alleyway
that is clearly open for
public use, and in safe-
looking areas.
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Location 4: Manshead school Time and date of shoot: 9pm – 1pm, 10/11/2016
Description of what will be filmed: Establishing shot of T block building entrance area, scenes involving Eve on computer alone,
seeing strange email and meeting the glare of a fellow student through the window.
Hazard Person or
persons at
risk
Likelihood of
hazard (1=
least likely to
happen, 5=
most likely)
Severity of
hazard (1=
lowest risk, 5
= highest risk)
Risk level (1-5)
Likelihood +
severity /2
Person
responsible
for controlling
risk
Measure taken to
reduce risk
Disrupting other
students
Students of
Manshead
school
1 1 1 All crew Act responsibly and warn
students beforehand that
we will need the area.
Unwanted
background and
noise
Camera
operator
2 2 2 All crew Choose a quiet time to
conduct filming, ensure
no one will pass by in the
shot.
Security issues –
email titles
exposed
Email contacts,
Grace (actor)’s
emails
2 1 1.5 Grace Ensure Grace doesn’t
mind this; or she may
filter through them and
remove any personal
ones.
I state that this is a suitable risk assessment. Should there be any changes in the filming plan, date/time or location, this risk assessment
shall be reviewed and altered accordingly to ensure the safety of our team and the public.
This risk assessment was prepared by myself; Danielle Duffy; team member mainly responsible for managing risk, and in charge of
camerawork.
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I can confirm that this document has been certified by all members of our production team; myself as stated above, Abi Bacon and Grace
Crawford who pledge responsibility for our actions when conducting the filming of scenes for our teaser trailer production in
Caddington Village.