RISK ASSESSMENT Journalism and Media

NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

DATE: LOCATION:

__________ ___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

TASK/ACTIVITY/PROCESS:

STUDENT(S) SUBMITTING THIS RISK ASSESSMENT: NAME ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ MATRICUALTION NUMBER ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ SIGNATURE _________________________ _________________________ _________________________

REVIEWED BY:
LECTURER/TECNICAL SERVICES STAFF NAME: ____________________ LECTURER SIGNATURE: _______________ DATE: __________

Type of Risk

Summary of Risk

Who or what is at risk?

What controls are already in place?

What is the likelihood of an accident occurring?

What would be the severity if an accident did occur?

What, if any, additional controls are necessary?

When and by whom will the control measures be implemented?

Type of Risk

Summary of Risk

Who or what is at risk?

Enter N/A in sections that dont apply to your task

What controls are already in place?

What is the likelihood of an accident occurring?

What would be the severity if an accident did occur?

What, if any, additional controls are necessary?

When and by whom will the control measures be implemented?

Access

Animals

Confined Spaces

Is access to the location suitable for the safe movement of personnel and equipment? Are there clear pathways for movement and circulation within the location? Can the location be easily evacuated in an emergency? Consider the impact that a strange location or requests can have on a normally placid animal. In safety terms a confined space is any space that is cramped, difficult to enter or exit or contains an atmosphere that is poisonous or difficult to breathe in

Type of Risk

Summary of Risk

Who or what is at risk?

What controls are already in place?

What is the likelihood of an accident occurring?

What would be the severity if an accident did occur?

What, if any, additional controls are necessary?

When and by whom will the control measures be implemented?

Derelict Buildings / dangerous Structures

Dangerous Environment Noise

Out of Hours Work Physical Exertion Public Roads

Slip, Trips and Falls

The law requires a thorough risk assessment to be made of such locations you MUST provide FULL details to your lecturer before proceeding. A dangerous environment is one which you know could cause you harm Exposure to noise levels above 85db(A) can result in hearing damage. At this level normal conversation is difficult at 2 metres i.e. voices need to be raised. Evening/Weekend work where there is limited/no contact with the lecturer Are you physically capable of the tasks required? Does your set or equipment present any hazards to members of the public? If shooting on or near roads please be aware that it is an offence to obstruct traffic. High visibility clothing must be considered. Is there anything likely to increase the risk of these? Consider water, oil, cables, uneven surfaces,and general clutter

Type of Risk

Summary of Risk

Who or what is at risk?

What controls are already in place?

What is the likelihood of an accident occurring?

What would be the severity if an accident did occur?

What, if any, additional controls are necessary?

When and by whom will the control measures be implemented?

Vehicles

Violence/Pub lic Disorder

Water

Weather

Does your car insurance cover what you intend doing Will you be working in/near a vehicle. Will the vehicle be moving Are you shooting in a location that has the potential for violence or public disorder? Are your actions and presence likely to provoke violent reactions? Are you filming near the water or on it? Will life preservers be available? Do you have a contingency plan for adverse weather? Do you have protection for yourself and equipment in the event of rain or heat?

Code 1 2 3 4 5

Likelihood Certain Probable Possible Unlikely Highly Unlikely

Severity Probable death of 1 more persons Severe injury, loss of limb, first degree burns Broken bones, fractures, severe lacerations Minor injury, cuts, bruising, minor burns No ill effect