Director of Photography/Lighting
Directors/Gaffer Risk Assessment Form
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Strand/Series Title
Distribution
Programme/Episode Title
Producer / Director
Programme Number
Stage
Production / Floor Manager
Stages Date (s)
Week (s)
Resource Manager
Filming Date (s)
Week (s)
Unit Manager / Safety Coordinator
Location Address and Contact (if any)
Safety Services
Lighting Director / Gaffer
Fire/Security Office
Tel Extn/Mobile/Bleep
Room No/Building
File Copy
Room No
Building
Date
This checklist highlights operational hazards and not all the appropriate technical standards which should be naturally emplo yed by the
trained and competent electrician
Guidance for Risk Assessment
Area of Hazard

Standard Control Method (include additional detail
when completing the risk assessment section

Power Supply
y
Check the supply is appropriate for the lighting rig. Complete the risk
assessment section below. All lamps to be protected by the RCD and Over
Current Protection
y
Specified by the Gaffer - control exhaust emission/Fire Extinguishers on
hand. Neutral/star point terminal earthed, connected to exposed metal
work of generator chassis and CPC.
y
Run cables clear of all sources of mechanical damage and so they do not
create a hazard themselves. Where cables pass th rough fire barriers the
effectiveness of the barrier must be maintained. Precautions should be
taken to prevent dangerous interference with switchgear etc. by
unauthorised persons.
y
Critical earth loop impedance and circuit protective conductor impedance
should be measured before system is put into use and results compared
with limits set by design or normal good practice. A record of the results
should be kept.
y
Equipment used in damp, rainy or other hostile environments should have
suitable IP rating or additional covers, tents or enclosures used.
y
If providing to another user at the event, or receiving power, there has to
be an exchange of information between all parties to ensure the risks are
controlled.
y
Adequate clearance for Hydraulic Hoists/Lifting Platforms/Masts and other tall
equipment
y
n
Generator
y
n
Distribution
y
n
Safety Critical Measurements
y
n
Weather
y
n
Shared power supply on site with others
ie Event Organisers or other Location
Vehicles
y
Overhead Hazards ie supply cables etc
y
n
n
Hydraulic Hoist (used as lighting rig and for
camera platforms )
y
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Pre-vetted Contractor/Trained Operator/Ground Conditions Satisfactory, obtain risk
assessment from the Hoist Contractor. Platform can be rigged safely and is within
S.W.L.
y
n
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Genies, Scissors Lifts and Zip-Up Towers (used
as lighting rig and for camera platforms )
y
Hire from reliable source, equipment tested and maintained, built or operated by
trained and competent persons
n
Lighting Stands (appropriate to lamp size and
weight)
y
n
Lighting stands to be stable and secure to prevent toppling. Consider wind conditions.
LOLER test label, where appropriate, within retest date
n
Lighting Cables
y
Dry Hire of Lamps & Lights
Flown, ramped or covered with rubber mats on all access routes and public foot
paths.
y
n
Approved Contractor/Competent Specialist Riggers/Safety Harness to be worn, obtain
test certificates & risk assessment from the riggers, no lose objects in grid, secure and
police area immediately beneath. Polypropylene Rope must not be used to for flying
Lamps
y
Tested & Inspected with PAT Labels attached indicating re-test date
y
y
Lamps placed close to flammable materials
n
y
y
n
Lights along pool side to be at least 3.5 metres from the edge and RCD protected.
Lighting stands to be secured to prevent toppling. Underwater lighting to be to the
recognized standards.
y
Be careful when placing lamps near Cycloramas, drapes, curtains or scenery
y
y
n
Radiation from light sources, UV lights etc.
y
y
Be careful not exposed actors, contributors, staff etc. to dangerous light sources.
Appropriate protective filters to be in place.
Smoke Effects, Oil Mist Effects, Dry Ice etc.
Laser Contractor from Pre-Vetted List. Strobes no greater than 4 per second.
y
y
n
Do not block fire escape routes.
n
y
Competent Person/Contractor from BBC Pre-vetted List, obtain risk assessment from
the contractor
y
y
n
Contractor from Pre-vetted List, obtain risk assessment from the contractor
y
y
Ensure all scenery is wired to acceptable standards and fully practical props tested
y
Do not place Lamps & Lights placed beneath Sprinkler Systems
y
n
y
n
Trained Operator/Floor Loading/Ground Conditions/Overhead Hazards/ Obtain Risk
Assessments. LOLER test label, where appropriate, within retest date
n
Filming from Moving Vehicles etc
y
n
n
Camera Cranes/Jimmy Jibs/Dollies & Camera
Platforms
y
n
n
Lamps & Lights placed beneath Sprinkler
Systems
y
n
n
Scenery and Props
y
Fire Precautions Act/Workplace Regs. Safe access/egress for people with needs
n
Pyrotechnics etc.
n
n
n
Restricted access/egress (e.g. narrow, low,
uneven, etc.)
n
n
n
Lasers and Strobes
n
Rigged by competent riggers, all suspended lamps to have additional independent
wire safety bonds to prevent them falling in the event of a clamp or the
tackle/suspension rope or wire failing
y
n
Water; Filming on, under or alongside
y
n
n
Rigging Lamps & Lights and Reflector Boards
y
n
n
Work at Heights, Studio & Film Stage Grids,
Scaffolds/ Lighting Towers & Ladder Beams.
y
y
n
Read Guidance Note, observe and build the safety procedures your risk assessment
y
n
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Filming from Aircraft
y
Read Guidance Note, observe and build the safety procedures your risk assessment
n
Emergency Procedures/ Thunder Storm etc
y
y
n
Address emergency procedures, fire, medical, adverse weather conditions
n
y
n
Risk Assessment
Attach risk assessments and test certificates from contractors
Describe the lighting / camera rig :
Hazards Identified
People at Risk
Controls to reduce potential harm
occurring
Risk
(H.M.L)
Source of Information and advice
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Signature :
Name of the Competent Person who will co-ordinate the safety of the Lighting Rig
Privacy Notice
Personal information collected for the purposes of [risk assessment] will be used to identify [those at risk, and those involved in
controlling risk, from this or similar activities and to fulfil the BBC’s obligations under Health and Safety policy and legislation]. It will be
retained for up to [6]1 years after [the expiry of the activity]. It may be shared with other organisations, including our agents and
contractors, with whom [the risk or the control of risk is shared]. Advisable to check the Corporate Retention Schedule for the
appropriate retention period
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