RISK ASSESSMENT RECORDING FORM
Location or Date Assessment
Address: Lord Street Park Undertaken:10th January
Activity or Review
Situation: Photoshoot Date:
(1) Hazard Risk (2) Who might be harmed and how?
Uneven pavements in the park. 2 While the model is walking for the
shoot they could accidently fall over
causing an injuring meaning they
may not be able to carry on with the
shoot. This could mean the model
will not be able to do the shoot and
no photos will be taken.
Tripod being in the way of pavement. 2 As the camera will be balanced on
the tripod the legs will be extend
across the pavement which
someone either in the shoot or
passing by could trip over the tripod
legs.
General public 2 As the camera will be outside of the
college grounds and is in a public
area means that someone could
accidently knock into the camera or
damage the equipment.
Trees 2 As the models are going to be
surrounded by trees it means that
there is a possibility that the model
could trip over the root of the tree or
walk into the tree.
Assessment undertaken
By: Sophie Dolman
Signature
(3) What controls exist to reduce
risk
While the shoot is taking place
making sure that the ground is
clear for when the model is moving
around.
Using an area of ground which is
the flattest to reduce falling.
To reduce this making sure that
there is enough space around the
tripod for people to easily walk
around.
To make sure this doesnt happen
we will do the photo shoot at a time
where not many people are out so
it will reduce the fact that someone
can damage the camera.
Try to keep a good distance away
from the tree so they avoid the
roots.
Make sure the walking space for
the model is away from trees so
they cant walk into one while
theyre doing the shoot.
(4) What action can be taken
to further reduce risk?
If the model does get harmed
during this, I will have a backup
model in case the first model
cannot carry on with the shoot.
Making sure that people are aware
that the tripod is out so it will
reduce people tripping over as
they will be more careful.
Another way is to make sure the
camera isnt left on its own and
someone is always guarding the
camera and the equipment.
I will make sure that there is
enough space around the tree so
it cannot get in any ones way.
Lack of lighting 1 As its now winter it mean there will To reduce this, we will set the If it does get dark making sure that
be lack of lights around the area as photoshoot to happen between 12- we have a source of light even if it
the park doesnt have any lights on 4 as thats then it is light outside. is our phone touches as any light
the site the closest light source is will be helpful.
outside of the park. This means
people wont be able to find
anything or may knock over the
camera if it has not been put away
probably yet.

1. List hazards something with the potential to cause harm here:

Seek to quantify the level of risk the likelihood of harm arising based on the number of persons affected, how often they are exposed to the hazard and the
severity of any consequence.
2. List groups of people who are especially at risk from the significant hazards which you have identified
3. List existing controls here or note where the information may be found
4. List the risks which are not adequately controlled and the action you will take. Have regard for the level of risk, the cost of any action and the benefit you expect to
gain.

(1) Hazard Risk (2) Who might be harmed and how? (3) What controls exist to reduce (5) What action can be taken
risk to further reduce risk?

RISK RATING

a SEVERITY b LIKELIHOOD c FINAL SCORE RATING: what needs to be done

5 Dying or being permanently disabled 5 Will almost certainly happen 16-25 Stop! Do not start activity again until risk is
controlled
4 Serious injury/long term illness
3 Temporary disability/3 days off sick
2 Will need medical attention
1 Minor injury eg. Bruise, graze
Action Required
4 Highly likely to happen 10-15 High risk level, High priority. Take action
straight away to control the risk
3 Not so likely 6-9 Medium risk level. Tighten up controls and
make a plan to do something about risk
2 Even less likely 3-5 Fairly low risk level. Low priority but keep
possible action in mind
1 Unlikely to happen at all 1-2 Low or trivial risk. No further action
required.
SO: a x b = c
Responsible Person Date for Completion