Risk Assessment: INDOOR (Animating & Editing)

Production Title: The Optimist

Unit: 12&13
Producer: Natalie Blundell
Date of Risk Assessment: 29th
April 2016

Risk Matrix Severity

1. Superficial injury
(scratches, bumps)
2. First Aid injury (cuts,
bruising)
3. Over 3 day injury (back
pain, strain)
4. Major injury (fracture, 1)
deep laceration)
5. Fatality or Multiple
Fatality

Risk

Severit
y

Likeliho
od

Production Date: 5th May - 7th June

2016
Director: Natalie Blundell
Conducted by: Natalie Blundell

Risk Matrix
Likelihood

Severity x
Likelihood

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1-8 Low
9-14 Medium
15 - 25 High

Very Low Likelihood

Low Likelihood
Medium Likelihood
High Likelihood
Very high Likelihood

Gross risk
(without
controls)

Those at
risk

Control measures
(Hardware i.e.,
Guards)

Control
measures
(software information,

instruction,
training and
supervision)
RSI from
excessive
use of
keyboard
and mouse

Back and
neck pain

3x3 = 9 Medium

3x3 = 9 Medium

Myself

Myself

Keyboard is going to be
adjusted so that my
wrists are straight when
touching the keys.
I will not be using my
mouse often as I have a
Wacom tablet which is
known as a replacement
which in turn reduces
the risks of RSI.
My chair is going to be
adjusted correctly to the
right height and
distance from the
computer.

I am going to position
my mouse and
keyboard so as little
strain as possible is
required to use them.
Regular breaks will
also be of a great help
I believe.

When editing or
animating I should
take frequent breaks
every hour or so.
During these breaks I
should go for a walk or
partake in an activity
which involves
movement. This will
reduce the likelihood
of my muscles
becoming stiff and
sore in the long-run.

Eye-strain

3x3 = 9 Medium

Myself

Overloadin
g plug
sockets

3x3 = 6 Low

Myself and my
computer/electr
ical equipment.

I am also going to
need to sit with a
good posture to
reduce the risk.
As mentioned above
frequent breaks
should be taken to
avoid eye-strain too.
Along with this I
should avoid sitting
too close the monitor
and working in the
dark.
Sockets must not be
overloaded or messed
around with as they
can be extremely
dangerous. As soon as
a piece of electrical
equipment has been
used it should be
unplugged
immediately and not
left on.
It is also advised that
when various sockets

Electrical
safety

4x2 = 8 Low

Myself and my
computer/electr
ical equipment.

Plugs should be fitted

with a fuse along with
several other pieces of
electrical equipment.

Doors and
exits

2x3 = 6 Low

Myself

Door stops will be used

to prop doors open.

Tripping or

3x3 = 9 Medium

Myself and

Stick wires down with

are being used, the

room should be well
ventilated so the
chances of things
overheating is
reduced.
I must not mess
around with electrical
equipment or leave
anything switched on
or plugged in.
Electrical safety must
be taken seriously and
I must remain vigilant
of electrical
equipment at all
times.
Do not block
doorways; keep all
exits and entrances
clear in case of an
emergency.
Having a door open or
a window will also
help keep the room
ventilated.
I should be aware of

falling on
wires or
equipment

Food and
drink near
electrical
equipment

Lost files

others whom
are present in
the room

2x3 = 6 Low

1x3 = 3 Low

some masking tape to

ensure nobody trips on
them.

When setting up, no

wires should be left
taught or elevated
from their position on
the ground as this
could be a potential
trip risk.
Do not eat or drink at
the desk this may
damage equipment if
anything is spilled or
dropped.

Computer/elect
rical
equipment.

My work

where I'm stepping

within my room or
classroom and that I
or somebody else
doesn't trip on any
wires.

The 'autosave' feature

If food or drink is
required for whatever
reason, I or whoever is
present should eat it
at least 1m away from
the computer/any
electrical equipment.
Although this can't

on Flash is going to
save my work for me
automatically every 10
minutes.

Overheatin
g of
equipment

3x2 = 6 Low

Myself and my
computer/electr
ical equipment.

Chair

3x2 = Low

Myself

cause physical harm,

when editing or
animating I need to
make sure I save my
work frequently. This
is so that in the case
of a technical fault or
issue where a
programme may
close, my work won't
be entirely lost.
A fan is going to be
Windows can be
located on nearby to my opened to help
desk in my room. This
ventilate the room as
can be switched on
well as doors.
when the room or
computer gets too
I may want to have
warm.
breaks from using the
computer now and
again, allowing it time
to cool down and rest.
An office chair (one with No swinging or leaning
wheels) will be used
back on the chair as
both at college and at
this could lead to
home. This type of chair injury.
is the most appropriate
as it difficult to lean
back on and fall off of. It

Viruses

Copyright

1x3 = 3 Low

1x4= 4 Low

My
computer/electr
ical equipment.

Myself and my
work

also allows you to

adjust the height and
angle of the back rest.
A firewall and virus
protection software is
already installed on my
computer to protect me
from harmful downloads
and potential viruses.

I need to be careful
when downloading
things from the
internet and should
only do so if
absolutely necessary.
If a particular font or
brush is required I
should use well known
and reputable sites
like www.dafont.com
Before including any
music/sounds etc in
my film I need to
make sure I have the
right to do so. If I don't
have the correct
permissions and use it
anyway I could get
into trouble.