Risk Assessment

In order to film my music video I need to carryout a risk assessment prior to filming. This will enable me to be aware of any risks and dangers that are present in my filming location. I will be filming at a park in the south of Norwich, a quiet country road in on the outskirts of Attleborough, and Banham zoo.

Risk: Objects falling, moving or flying
At the park there are trees which mean branches could fall. In order to avoid this I will try to film away from the trees. There is also a swing at the park that I will be using while filming and to avoid anyone getting hit by the swing I will make sure that no one stands close to the swing while it is moving. Along the country road there are trees which may mean branches could also fall whilst filming here too. However, there is a lower risk here as there aren't as many trees.

Risk: Slips, trips and falls
At the park there may be mud or the grass might be wet. To avoiding anyone falling over I will try to avoid wet or muddy areas of the park whilst filming or if I do film in those areas to take extra care and not walk around too fast. The country road can be very muddy which may put my actors that are riding bikes at risk of falling off or slipping. I will try to avoid any overly muddy parts of the road.

Risk: Adverse weather conditions
Whilst filming the weather may be cold or it could be raining or showing. I will try to avoid filming in the rain unless it is completely necessary. As I will be filming in January all of the actors will be wearing coats, gloves, scarves etc.

Risk: Wild and domestic animals
At all of my filming locations there may be wild animals which may distract my filming. At the park there will be birds but they will probably stay out of the way. Down the country road there are domestic geese and some horses. I will make sure we stay away from these animals in order to not disrupt them or cause the owners any disturbance. Obviously there will be animals at the zoo but they will be under controlled conditions and we will make sure that we don't disturb any of the animals.