Risk Assessment
Why is it important to consider risks before filming?
It is very important to consider all the risks that we may encounter during the filming period, this was to ensure that the health and safety of my group was taken in account.By creating a risk assessment I can identify all of the risks we will need to look out for before and during the filming process, by identifying this hazards we can prevent from any form of injury occurring to the group. Any faults we found with the setting could therefore be resolved by following the risk assessment and identifying the problems, and making changes to the setting to ensure it was safe while we were there.
Why is it important to consider risks before filming?
It is very important to consider all the risks that we may encounter during the filming period, this was to ensure that the health and safety of my group was taken in account.By creating a risk assessment I can identify all of the risks we will need to look out for before and during the filming process, by identifying this hazards we can prevent from any form of injury occurring to the group. Any faults we found with the setting could therefore be resolved by following the risk assessment and identifying the problems, and making changes to the setting to ensure it was safe while we were there.
The Risk Assessment will help me with the preparation of filming as now I know what needs to be identified first so we can have a smooth filming problem that will not encounter and problems during the process.
Knife - In our narrative we have included a knife as the main killing weapon, at first we were going to use a real knife. By preparing this risk assessment we can clearly see that this needs to change as it is a sharp weapon that can easyly be harmful if not used with proper precautions. To prevent this hazard we made the decision to purchase a fake plastic knife, as it looks real and will not cause any harm on ourselves. In addition we will also not be running the risk of being arrested as we will be carrying a weapon. If we were to be arrested we would face a minimum of 4 years in prison and a fine of £5000.
Filming Down Roads - This is also another hazard that we need to prevent, as this could inflicted serious injury to members of the group if we are struck by a car. injury's such as broken bone, internal bleed and even death. There are many things that we can do to prevent one of us being seriously injured such as be careful when filming near the roads and be on consistent lookout for traffic when filming. But I think the most effective way of solving the problem is for people that part of the filming process and not actors to be wearing high visibility jackets so it is easier for passing cars to be able to see us and slow down.
Broken Glass - Another hazard that we will have to look out for will be broken glass or anything else that will be sharp on the floor of our setting. This is as it can hurt, or cause bleeding if stood on which can result in serious injury. This is why it is extremely important to make sure the area that is being used for filming is clear of any sharp objects.
This post demonstrates some understanding of what a risk assessment is. You have started to consider the purpose of what a risk assessment is, but further explanation of the hazards that you have included and how you are going to avoid them is needed, to demonstrate further planning techniques.
ReplyDeleteThis post now demonstrates a good understanding of why a risk assessment is essential to carry out and this is through the hazards that you have explored in further detail.
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