Risk Assessment

Possible Risk	Who does it affect	Control Measures
Cutting themselves on scissors	The actor using the scissors	This is quite a small risk, so we simply explained to the actor that they could possibly hurt themselves whilst using them, and also kept plasters on hand to help if necessary.
Furniture that falls over	Actor/Film crew	We filmed a shot where the actor has to shove back his chair in anger. This could hit him, or the film crew, or objects around the chair, so we made sure there was enough space and also made sure no film crew were stood in the way.
Risk of falling into stream	All who are on filming site	We will warn any cast/crew beforehand of the risks of the stream. We will also need to ensure the ground is safe before we film in this location, so we will have to do a sweep before we film there.
Falling out tree	Actor/Actress in the tree	When filming the hanging scene, we will ensure the person is sat on a low enough branch that they are reasonably close to the ground, therefore if they do fall, it means that they won’t have a long fall. They will also have someone stood just behind them, encase they fall backwards. There will also be someone on hand to help them in and out of the tree when necessary.
Injury from hanging rope	Actor/Actress	When setting up the rope for this shot, it will be tested multiple times before use. We will also need to test the ground area around the rope, because if the floor is slippery they could easily fall and hurt/choke themselves. When we tie the rope we will ensure that the rope comes undone if any pressure is applied to it, so that it doesn’t choke anyone. When filming this scene, we will ensure there are enough people there so that someone can get help, and there is still someone there with the injured person.
Slipping when climbing in or out bathtub	Actor/Actress	We will ensure the actor/actress is helped in and out of the bath if necessary, and the crew will be cautious when doing so. There will also always be a first aid kit and a phone nearby if extra help is needed.
Paper cut from the journal	The actor using the journal	As this is quite a small risk, we simply explained to the actor that it was possible he could get a paper cut, and we also had plasters on hand encase it did happen.