Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

Location 1: Skitts Hill, Braintree 
Hazard: Crash whilst driving
Avoidance: Ensure that the driver of the car has a full UK license and that they follow all precautionary driving methods to ensure that passengers in the car, other drivers and pedestrians are safe.

Location 2: (Garage) 42 Skitts Hill, Braintree
Hazard: Materials inside garage may cause injury to actors when walking through.
Avoidance: Ensure that a clear pathway is made through the garage for actors to take and that all equipment in there that may cause potential harm i.e. lawnmower are removed. 

Location 3: Braintree Town Centre, George Yard
Hazard: Problems with security guards. 
Avoidance: Inform all security guards in George Yard of the purpose of filming and gain written permission if necessary.

Location 4: Petworth Close, Great Notley

Hazard: Beware of oncoming traffic that may cause injury to actors.
Avoidance: Ensure that the roads are clear before filming and stop filming if a car were to pass by.
Have a first aid kit and phone on hand to call an ambulance if required.

Location 5: Footpath between Petworth Close and Grantham Avenue, Great Notley
Hazard: Be wary of pedestrians and oncoming cyclists.
Avoidance: A member of the crew must always be aware of passers-by. If they occur, seize filming until they have passed. Do not obstruct cyclists in case of an accident.

Location 6: (Underpass beneath A131) Great Notley Garden Park, Great Notley
Hazard: Be wary of any broken glass, stones or pavement curb that could cause potential injury to cast or crew. 
Avoidance: Ensure that the underpass is clear of obstructing materials before commencing filming.
Have a first aid kit and phone on hand to call for help if necessary.

Location 7: Reception, Chelmsford College, Chelmsford
Hazard: Keep walkways clear for passers-by.
Avoidance: Ensure all wiring for equipment is routed to prevent tripping.
Ensure that no equipment/crew obstruct passers-by.
One member of the crew must be on hand to guide oncomers around the equipment to prevent injury.

Location 8: Classroom, Chelmsford College, Chelmsford
Hazard: Trip hazards for other students in the classroom and risk of electrocution.
Avoidance: Ensure that all wires and equipment are safely routed to prevent hazards.
No equipment should be touched with wet hands. Hands must be perfectly dry before touching electricals to prevent injury from occurring.