Risk Assessment

Before starting our filming we had to make sure it would be safe so thought a risk assessment a good idea. the 'as live' part of the filming was carried out in Lloyds living room using the rock band instruments. the 'narrative' part of the filming was carried out in the Granchester Meadows, having a food fight.

As Live:
What could cause harm?
During the filming Amy, Lloyd and Ella will all use fake plastic instruments. there is also going to be a lot of jumping around and energetic movements. it is possible that someone could hit or knock into someone else. the room is quite a small space to film in. there is still furniture in the room so this may get in the way and hurt someone if fallen into.

What is the likelihood of this happening?
I think that because we are filming for quite an energetic song, it requires the actors being convincing and moving around a lot. there is much moving and jumping around and the instruments will be thrown around a lot. because of this i think it was very likely that someone was going to be hit by someone or something else very often.

Who or what could be harmed?
i think the main concern is that any of the three actors could get hurt, or that the camera may get damaged by being dropped by the person filming or knocked by the actors. we will also have to be careful not to damage any of the furniture or borrowed rock band equipment.

How much harm?
I don't think it is really likely that much harm will be done. The actors were not rough people and the props and furniture are quite robust.

How will the risk be managed?
The risk will be managed by keeping control. the camera will only be put in safe places and will always be held and looked after. the actors are very careful with the borrowed equipment and we will move the furniture to suit the set to eliminate the risk.

Narrative:
What could cause harm?
The main thing that could cause harm is maybe the food that will be thrown could hurt or get someone in the face, or make the grassy ground slippery. there is also the concern that the camera may get hit by food. maybe if all the actors that we use get excited and run around a lot, there is always the possibility that they could run into each other or fall over or get tired.

What is the likelihood of this happening?
There is probably quite a high likelihood of people running into each other or slipping over on food. maybe if our filming takes too long and it begins to get dark it may get hard to see what we are doing and again this could increase the risk of people running into each other. i doubt that the camera will get hit with food as it is a large space and the camera will not be too near the action.

Who or what could be harmed?
The only real concern is the actors bumping into each other or falling over. i don't think there will be much of a problem though.

How much harm?
I don't think much harm will be done as the actors probably wont hurt themselves too much if they fall over as they are running on grass. the camera will be looked after and wont be damaged.

How will the risk be managed?
The actors will be very careful about running into each other and the situation will be controlled. the food may make the ground slippery but everyone will be careful and rest if they need it. the camera will be kept far away from any possible danger too.