Risk AssessmentBy Erica Hall

Props

• Props could be a hazard if not using them for the correct use and this could cause disruption to people or for the props to get broken. In order to stop this from happen they will need to be stored in a box or cupboard when not in use so they are out of the way and protected. Also when filming if we have them in a box then we can always put them back in there so they don’t get lost or broken. One of our props is a guitar and in order to protect this from getting scratch or damaged it need to be kept in a guitar bag or case. Not only does it protect the guitar but it makes it easier to travel to and from the location.

• Liquids- We are having bubbles in our music video and to prevent any spillages when filming we need to make sure the lip is kept on the bubble pot or keep on a flat service. As bubbles have soap liquid in it the injuries will be more serious than just water if spilt.

• Food- Bubble gum can become a sticky situation when not treated in a good fashion or messed around with. The individual bubble gum needs to be kept in its wrapper away in a plastic bag so that it cant touch any other items or costume. When eating the bubble gum the activity we do must be kept to a minimum so that no one chokes on it. After used the gum should be put in a bin to respect the environment and also having chewing gum on the floor doesn’t look professional.

Costumes

The costumes that we have for filming need to be treated with respect so they don’t dirty or creased. As there maybe more than one costume for performers the best idea is to keep all accessories and lose clothing in a box and any smart clothes in suite holders. So that performers put costume back in the correct box there will be a label on the box saying costume. Not only does it protect the clothing but also it keeps the day organised and easy to find exactly what you are looking for. Doing all of this will protect the costumes from:

• Dirt

• Damage

• Tears

• Losing them

Technical Equipment

The technical Equipment used:

• Camera

• Phones

• Ipods

• Ipad

All of the above are all valued items and need to be well protected and looked after. As this will be on the filming day phones will have to be switched off to prevent distraction to the performers and so the video camera doesn’t pick up the sound. If it happens to rain on the day that we film them all electrical item should be kept away because the water could stop the devices from working. This could also mean having to change the day that we shoot.

Tripods

Tripod need a professional bag to carry it in to make it easier for traveling to location and also to protect it if dropped. If anything happens to get on the tripod it need to be cleaned as soon as possible to keep a clean working environment.

Tripod need to be placed on a flat surface in order to make the recording look flat. If not this could disrupt the audience from watching the video. Also for our safety if it is flat them in means when moving the camera on the tripod we will keep balance if it was the other way then there could be injuries.

Location/Setting

On the filming day we need to review our location to make sure that it is safe to work in. This is very important to check as we don’t want any series of injuries or disruption in our music video otherwise this could cause our audience to zone out and not be intrigued to the rest on the music video. This means so there is no:

• Slips

• Trips

• Construction of builders

• Any cars that may be dangerous

• Litter

• Sharp objects

Performers/Actors

• Performers need to be well aware of the environment that they are working in. This will mean reviewing it in advance to know the step that they will taking and where everything will be placed. When filming by roads if cars are approaching they need to make sure they are well out of the way allowing lots of space for the passing cars ( taking time when crossing roads)

• Before filming the scenes performers should warm up all areas of them body; voice and muscles are important to warm up. This is so the performer doesn’t hurt and muscle or cause damage to their voice.