RISK

ASSESSMENT FORM.

A Risk Assessment is a careful examination of what could cause harm to yourself, members of the public and people involved in the production, so that you can weigh
up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm.

Take into consideration disabilities, medical conditions and those with allergies.

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 Production Title: Creating a radio programme Production Date(s):

Team names: Laura Hall

Date of Risk Assessment: Risk Assessment conducted by: Laura Hall

Location of filming Potential Hazard Person(s) who may Property which may Risk Assessment LOW, Further action Person(s) Responsible.
& date. be harmed be damaged MODERATE, HIGH, required to control
EXTREME risk
Example: Ensure all cables and The DJ and probably
Studio Electrical shock DJ, presenter, editor. Dj mix, anything Moderate plugs are properly the presenter.
electrical plugged in before
recording, have
regular check-ups of
equipment.
Studio Trips/ slips Presenter, editor, dj Audio equipment Low Make sure all Audio operator.
(boom pole) equipment is are
placed upon the table
instead the floor,
ensure that existing
leads are tapped to
the ground to avoid
someone slipping.
Studio Water is spilled over Everyone in the The building and all Extreme Keep liquids/drinks The editors/ dj’s who
the equipment/ building. equipment within this from expensive, are mixing/editing,
soundboards, location. electrical equipment. ensure all staff know
resulting in the To prevent further that there’s no liquid
equipment short- risk ensure that the substances allowed
fusing and starting a location has a fire near equipment or in a
fire. extinguisher. Also specific room.
brief all staff where
fire exits are located
in the building.
Studio Fire exits are blocked Everybody in the All property within the Medium Ensure before filming, Runner (s)
with clutter, all building. building/ objects that that all exits are

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 personals are trapped are by the door. unblocked and can be
inside the burning exit safely through
building. these doors.

Town Traffic is too busy Presenter/ weather Audio equipment/ Low Ensure when around Traffic/ people in car.
whilst recording reporter/ road microphones, boom roads, all people
outside segments, reporter/ traffic pole, audio capturer. present are looking
someone could get reporter both ways across the
run over by oncoming road and are aware of
traffic. their surroundings.

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Essential Contact Numbers

Emergency Services

Fire Brigade 999

Ambulance 999
Police 999
Coastguard 999

Persons / property Contact name & Relationship Business Hours Mobile Out of hours
(if applicable)
EXAMPLE Reception (01472) 324109 (01472) 324109 (01472) 324109

Grimsby Town Hall

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