FILM OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE SHOOT RISK ASSESSMENT

This document is intended as a basic template to assist in the completion of a risk assessment for film production activities.

Detailed information is available from a variety of risk management and risk assessment specialists. Useful information can also be obtained

from the Health & Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk

When conducting a risk assessment, consider all the likely hazards; who may be harmed, property which may be damaged, and the controls

already in place. Then, for each likely hazard, bearing in mind the controls already in place, record the ‘risk assessment’ level. The further

action(s) to be considered will be determined by the level of risk assessment.

HAZARD IN WHICH SCENE IS THIS HAZARD PRESENT?

PERSON WHO MAY BE HARMED

PROPERTY THAT COULD BE DAMAGED

RISK CONTROLS ALREADY IN PLACE

RISK ASSESSMENT *See chart

FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Reaction to the chemicals in fake

blood

When putting blood on hand to

smack window for effect

The actor putting it on his hand or any other people if it’s

spilled and they have to clean it up

The glass window on the front door which

is being smacked, also the concrete at my front door if any

spills and it stains

Washing off and cleaning up instantly

after filming

Moderate Wearing gloves for this scene

Smashing the glass window on the

front door

When smacking window to leave the bloody hand

print

The actor putting the bloody hand

print on the door or potentially anyone stood behind the

door

The front door of the house

Controlling the power of the smack

via practice shots

Low Placing bubble wrap around the actors hand or putting a

coat over the glass

Slam of front door – glass could shatter or fingers could get

trapped

When the front door of the house

slams shut

Anyone in the area of the scene –

actors or film crew

N/A Controlling the power of the door slam via practice

shots and ensuring people are aware

Moderate Corner off the scene so crew and actors know to stay away

Filming at night time – potential of local bad people trying to cause

harm

When the kids are trick or

treating on the house

Mainly the young kids, however

adults including actors of crew could

establish bad people also

N/A Ensuring there are enough

supervisors/adults to take care of the

kids and each other

Low Corner of the scene location – no access

for the public

Tripping over the equipment in the

dark

All outside night-time scenes and

indoor scenes where the lights

are not on

Any actors or filming crew

Could break any objects inside the house if you fall

onto it by tripping

Use bright coloured objects as

equipment and make it clear where cameras/tripods etc. are being positioned

Moderate Put reflectors on all the equipment to

ensure it is noticed as long as it doesn’t

distract filming shots

Bright flash of the camera

When the flash effect is used

when each set of trick or treaters

knock on the scary house

The kids trick or treating or any

camera crew at the scene (especially epileptic people)

N/A Ensure nobody at the scene is epileptic and ensure the flash couldn’t potentially damage anybodies

eyes

Low Due to it being filmed from behind, you can only see the back of heads so it allows you to wear protective goggles

Paper cuts When the scary couple are

printing the images taken of

the trick or treaters

The couple in the scene

N/A Be cautious and handle slowly with

care

Low Wear gloves that could coincide with

scary outfit

Door swinging open could hit someone or some equipment

When the couple are due to leave their scary home

Any actors or filming crew

Wall behind the door could get

damaged depending on how powerful it

is

Ensure all equipment and spare crew are tucked away in

safety

Moderate Place foam behind the door in case it

happens to hit anything or anyone it won’t necessarily

hurt Gusts of smoke

could be a choking hazard

When the couple are due to leave their scary home

Any actors or filming crew

N/A Ensure there is nobody at the scene

with breathing

Low Anyone that does have a breathing

issues and needs to

and smoke gusts out and fades to

reveal them

issues e.g. asthma be at the scene e.g. director must have

their safety equipment, e.g.

inhaler/mask

Sharp objects carried on the

actors

When the scary couple are out

placing images of the trick or

treaters in their belongings

The scary couple N/A Remove potential hazardous items

from the belongings before filming

Low Wearing protective gloves

Risk Assessment Chart

Hazard likelihood / Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT

VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN or SEVERE CONSEQUENCES (ie. Someone could get seriously hurt)

EXTREME

Could happen or mild consequences (i.e. someone could suffer a minor injury)

HIGH

Unlikely to happen or minor consequences (i.e. production could be slightly delayed)

MODERATE

Rarely happens and very insignificant consequences LOW