Risk Assessment
To carry out a successful risk assessment we made sure every actor involved knew each risk and signed a document to say they were okay with possible risks.
To get over any possible risks we evaluated all different kinds of problems and issues that could occur during filming, we also evaluated how they could be prevented in the following list. Dangerous surroundings: The location where we filmed was located by a very fast streaming brook with a ledge looking down to it, to avoid any actors falling in or stumbling we filmed 50 meters away from the brook itself. This allowed us to move freely in the field without any possible risks. Time of day: For some shots of our trailer it was key that we filmed at night, as we also looked for locations that were dark or gloomy we had to make sure there was some kind of precaution taken to stop us entering dangerous areas. To do this we stayed in lit up areas that had safe surroundings preventing any of the equipment being damaged or stolen. Make up: Some make up kits include hazardous paints or liquids that could be dangerous if they were to get in actors eyes, to avoid any kind of allergic reaction or allergy to the make up used we asked the actors if they were allergic to anything before we applied it. We also used the make up safely keeping all blood away from the actors eyes, we also made sure that none of the foundation or filler irritated the skin on the actors face. After viewing the possible risks each actor was asked to fill in the following document agreeing to help us film without any danger. (TB) |
The document above allows each individual helping with filming pin point any personal allergies or issues that could be raised during filming, each person will be asked to sign the form at the end to show they have agreed to the identified risks. (TB)
DANGERS
Whilst in the process of filming we faced multiple dangers. Most of these came from the surroundings of the areas we filmed in. To ensure the safety of all members of the group, as well as any extras or helpers we had to assess each area we filmed before we actually started filming. The structure Tom created assisted greatly in this, as it allowed us to search for dangers present and access whether or not it would greatly effect filming.
We found very few major issues that needed to be noted or that would prevent the filming process, although there were a few issues raised. Once whilst filming in a field in longlevens we found that the ground was muddy and slippery, which created a very present falling hazzard, especially as there was wooden fences and concrete around in the field itself. To avoid the issues it was simply a matter of making sure we all had careful footing around slippery areas.
We also faced a danger during a filming session near the quays at the docks, in a rundown warehouse. The danger present here was collapse or injury from any left over building materials inside the warehouse. To best avoid the issue we decided on this occasion we would avoid actually going into the warehouse, and film all needed shots from the outside of the warehouse as this proved to be in the best interest of both people filming that day.
Finally, a danger was present during the filming of our stunt scenes. As we had to make it apparent that Steve had beaten a zombie with a baseball. This presented obvious risk for the zombie, Brandon Battye. It was possible that Steve would accidentally hit Brandon with the bat, hurting him. To prevent this we avoided actually making the bat make contact with brandon and made it look realistic with camera shots and different angles.
(NE)
DANGERS
Whilst in the process of filming we faced multiple dangers. Most of these came from the surroundings of the areas we filmed in. To ensure the safety of all members of the group, as well as any extras or helpers we had to assess each area we filmed before we actually started filming. The structure Tom created assisted greatly in this, as it allowed us to search for dangers present and access whether or not it would greatly effect filming.
We found very few major issues that needed to be noted or that would prevent the filming process, although there were a few issues raised. Once whilst filming in a field in longlevens we found that the ground was muddy and slippery, which created a very present falling hazzard, especially as there was wooden fences and concrete around in the field itself. To avoid the issues it was simply a matter of making sure we all had careful footing around slippery areas.
We also faced a danger during a filming session near the quays at the docks, in a rundown warehouse. The danger present here was collapse or injury from any left over building materials inside the warehouse. To best avoid the issue we decided on this occasion we would avoid actually going into the warehouse, and film all needed shots from the outside of the warehouse as this proved to be in the best interest of both people filming that day.
Finally, a danger was present during the filming of our stunt scenes. As we had to make it apparent that Steve had beaten a zombie with a baseball. This presented obvious risk for the zombie, Brandon Battye. It was possible that Steve would accidentally hit Brandon with the bat, hurting him. To prevent this we avoided actually making the bat make contact with brandon and made it look realistic with camera shots and different angles.
(NE)