Applicable Regulations
Method Statement — Sequence of Work
- Review this RAMS and confirm site conditions match those described before work begins.
- Brief all operatives on the hazards, controls and PPE requirements below (toolbox talk).
- Check and don all required PPE, and inspect tools and equipment before use.
- Carry out the task in line with the control measures set out in the Hazard & Risk Assessment section below.
- Maintain good housekeeping throughout — keep the work area tidy and manage waste and materials safely.
- On completion, remove tools and equipment, restore the work area, and report any incidents, near misses or changes in site conditions to the site supervisor.
- Complete the sign-off section at the end of this document before leaving site.
Hazard & Risk Assessment
Each hazard is assessed against a standard Likelihood × Severity matrix. “Initial Risk” reflects the risk before any control measures are applied; “Residual Risk” reflects the risk once the stated controls are correctly implemented on site.
Public & Cast/Crew Access During Filming
Control: Establish a controlled unit base and filming perimeter with marshals managing public access, particularly on live or semi-public locations.
Structural Build Risks (Sets, Platforms, Rostra)
Control: Build all sets, platforms and rostra to a competent design, with a structural check before cast or crew are permitted onto any elevated structure.
Trailing Cables & Trip Hazards on Location
Control: Route or cover all cables across walkways, and use cable ramps on any public-facing route through the location.
Vehicle Movement on the Filming Location
Control: Use a banksman for reversing vehicles and generator trucks on location, segregating pedestrian routes from vehicle movement.
Working in Confined or Historic Locations
Control: Assess access, egress and any listed building constraints before positioning equipment or structures at heritage or confined filming locations.
Required PPE
Emergency Procedures
Fire
Stop work immediately, raise the alarm and evacuate to the designated assembly point. Do not attempt to fight a fire beyond your training. Call 999 once safely evacuated if the fire brigade has not already been alerted.
First Aid / Injury
Stop work and alert the nearest first aider or site supervisor. For a serious injury, call 999 immediately and do not move a casualty unless there is immediate danger.
Spillage / Environmental Incident
Stop work, contain the spill using the site's spill kit if safe to do so, and report it to the site supervisor immediately. Do not allow any spillage to enter a drain or watercourse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this RAMS cover managing public access on a live filming location?
Yes. It includes a control requiring a controlled filming perimeter and marshalled public access points, which is a core requirement for filming on live or semi-public locations.
Do I need to keep a copy of this RAMS on site?
Yes. HSE guidance expects a copy of the RAMS — along with the completed sign-off section — to be available on site for the duration of the work, and reviewed if site conditions change.