PLANNING: RISK ASSESSMENT

 

	HAZARD TO HEALTH AND SAFETY	RISK POSED AND TO WHOM	LEVEL H/M/L	CONTROL MEASURE TO REDUCE RISK	FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED TO REDUCE RISK
First aid issues	-          Walking to the local woods	-          potentially could trip over tree stumps or get stung by stinging nettles/ hazard of tripping/ other plants causing obstruction, slips and trips, awkward posture	L	-          Be aware of the surrounding environment and watch out for hazardous plants	-          Have suitable medical equipment nearby
Transport	-       Crossing the road         Traveling in the car from Talullah’s house to the woods.	-        Potential risk of being hit by car – looking the wrong way   -        Risk of car crash when driving in car	M	-       Cross at pedestrian crossings. Look both ways (take caution when crossing). -       Make sure somebody is looking around for uncoming cars.	-        Be cautious when walking/driving to filming location
Weather	Rain -       ­ will make forest floor slippery.     -       Will make clothing and filming equipment (Iphone) wet.	-       All actors Fall over and trip – injury oneself   -       Get cold and sick from wet clothing. Slipping/dropping wet phone and it smashes	L	-       Take caution when walking and wear appropriate clothes incase theres a risk of rain. E.g no cotton.	-       Bring wellies/umbrella. Perhaps first aid kit.
Accommodation eg risk assessment from centre, bedding	No overnight accommodation	NA	L	NA	NA
Major public incident e.g. terrorism	-       Act of terrorism given national threat level – although very low risk.	-       Group could become caught up in a terrorist incident causing injuries or separation – again risk is low	L	-       Stay alert