Filming in and around controlled water (in swimming pools) reduces the risk of flowing water: e.g. current, cold and disease. The risk is higher when the water is open and flowing.

Agriculture, horticulture and forestry are some of the most dangerous industries with many fatal and reportable (i.e. the most serious) injuries each year.

Machinery, nose, hazardous substances and moving vehicles are among the potential hazards when filming in factories.

Falling people or equipment can result in fatality, fractures, or crushing injuries. Poor structural integrity can result in collapse. Adverse weather can result in falls, being struck by equipment or lightning strikes.

Creating obstructions in public areas can result in trips and falls, poor communications with airport security can result in airport operations being disrupted, and ground operations can result in collision, being struck by or entanglement in machinery.

heavy equipment on floors not designed to bear that load, asbestos, cabling, fire and allergic reactions to or bites from pets are all potential hazards.

Machinery, nose, hazardous substances and moving vehicles are among the potential hazards when filming in factories.

The most common hazards are being struck by a moving vehicle, falls from a height, being trapped by something collapsing or overturning, contact with machinery or injury by an animal. There are also health hazards arising from crop dust and chemicals and risks to the pregnant from animals that have recently given birth.

Machinery, noise, working from height, members of the public, open stage edges and low lighting during performances all add to the complexity of filming in theatres.

Proper planning, clear communication with railway authorities, and strict adherence to safety protocols are essential to mitigate risks.

Electrical equipment including radios and mobile telephones creates an ignition risk, vehicle movements also risk causing injury.

Physical or other invasive/abusive contact with the child may cause mental distress. Allegations of contact may result in legal action. A child’s inquisitiveness and lack of awareness can lead to injury from filming equipment.

Whether pitch-side filming or at events with high level commentary boxes or observation platforms within a stadium complex, when filming any event at a sports ground an assessment of the potential health and safety risks must be carried out.

Infection prevention and control, vulnerable children and adults, assault and strict Data Protection requirements all need to be considered.

Traffic accidents, falls and ejections, driver distraction, weather, road conditions and equipment stability all present challenges to safely shooting from or with vehicles.

Covert filming can put the safety of those involved at risk, including verbal abuse, physical violence, capture, or even imprisonment.

Safety requirements still apply wherever staff are working. Many countries will have their own safety legislation (some with widely differing standards) which may require specific tasks to be done.

There are numerous compliance, regulatory and safety issues associated with any commercial kitchen set up.

The adverse health effects of hot weather are largely preventable with some forward thinking and planning.

Winter weather varies hugely across the UK. Check what local weather conditions can be expected, especially if you’re filming in remote upland areas.

Anyone can watch proceedings from within the Crown Court, but under section 41 of the Criminal Justice Act 1925 and the Contempt of Court Act 1981, filming and recording in the Crown Court is only allowed under certain circumstances.

Guide to pre-production planning, and actions to take on location.

A Planning check list for Productions to utilise when filming in locations with asbestos.

A checklist covering safety considerations for filming in a domestic premises.

A checklist to help productions carryout filming on roads and motorways safely.

A checklist to assist productions when filming in a hospital or medical setting.

A safety checklist for general location filming.

A checklist for filming at Ports and Dockyards.

A filming checklist for filming at railway stations and underground.

A safety checklist for filming in Schools.

A generic Risk Assessment for the filming of Motorsports.