Comprehensive Safety Release & Risk Assessment for Stunt & Pyrotechnic Operations

1. Section 1: Scene Identification & Production Unit Details

This section establishes the foundational production and scene identification details required for all high-risk action sequences. All fields marked mandatory must be completed before proceeding to subsequent sections.

 

Production Title

Production Company

Unit Number

Scene Number(s)

Shot Number(s)

Script Page Number(s)

Director Name

Stunt Coordinator Name

1st Assistant Director Name

Safety Officer Name

Production Office Contact Number

Shooting Location Name

Full Location Address

Shooting Date

Planned Call Time

Estimated Wrap Time

Anticipated Weather Conditions

 

Describe contingency plans for inclement weather

 

Describe contingency plans for inclement weather

 

Describe wind speed thresholds and abort criteria

 

Describe heat stress mitigation protocols

 

Describe cold exposure mitigation protocols

Have local authorities been notified?

 

Provide notification reference numbers and department details

 

Justify why authority notification is not required

Production Insurance Policy Number

Insurance Policy Expiry Date

Last Safety Meeting Date & Time

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2. Section 2: Stunt Description, Equipment & Pyrotechnic Specifications

Provide exhaustive technical details of the planned action sequence. This section requires precise information for risk calculation and safety protocol development. Incomplete specifications will halt approval.

 

Stunt Category (Select all that apply)

 

Vehicle Stunt Details: Describe vehicles, speeds, maneuvers, surfaces

 

Fight Sequence Details: Describe choreography complexity, weapons, impact levels

 

High Fall Details: Specify fall height, landing surface, airbag/pad specifications

 

Wire Work Details: Describe rigging points, harness types, deceleration systems

 

Fire & Burns Details: Specify burn duration, fuel type, protective gel systems

 

Explosive Details: Describe charge types, blast direction, fragmentation control

 

Weapons Details: Specify blank ammunition type, barrel direction, safety distances

 

Underwater Details: Specify depth, duration, breathing apparatus, safety divers

 

Animal Action Details: Describe species, training level, handler credentials

 

Special Rigging Details: Specify load capacities, anchor points, backup systems

 

Other Stunt Details: Provide comprehensive description

Complete Action Sequence Description

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Overall Risk Level Assessment

 

Justify High-Risk classification and detail additional oversight measures

 

Justify Extreme-Risk classification and detail why this risk level is unavoidable for creative vision

Equipment Inventory & Safety Certification

Equipment Item

Quantity

Specification/Model

Safety Certified

Last Inspection Date

Condition Rating (1-5)

A
B
C
D
E
F
1
Airbag Landing System
2
12' x 12' Pro-Stunt Mark IV
Yes
1/15/2024
 
2
Wire Harness
4
Full Body Fall Arrest Pro
Yes
2/1/2024
 
3
Fire Proximity Suit
3
Nomex 3-Layer System
Yes
1/20/2024
 
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Are pyrotechnics or explosive materials involved?

 

Total Net Explosive Quantity (NEQ) in kilograms

 

Proceed to non-pyro safety equipment section.

Pyrotechnic Type (if applicable)

 

High Explosive Justification: Explain why lower-yield alternatives are insufficient

 

Describe Other Pyrotechnic Type

Minimum Safety Distance from Charge (meters)

Blast Radius (meters)

Fallout Zone Clearance Distance (meters)

Licensed Pyrotechnician Name

Pyrotechnician License Number

Pyrotechnician License Expiry Date

Pyrotechnic Storage Location On-Set

Transportation & Handling Protocol

Special Effects Supervisor Name

Is specialized rigging equipment required?

 

Rigging Details: Anchor points, load calculations, backup systems, certified rigger name

Safety Perimeter Distance from Action (meters)

Will cameras be positioned within the safety perimeter?

 

Camera Protection Details: Specify barricades, blast shields, remote operation, operator protective equipment

Has a full technical rehearsal been completed?

 

Rehearsal Date & Time

 

Scheduled Rehearsal Date & Time

Are safety bulletins posted at all access points?

 

CRITICAL: Safety bulletins must be posted before any stunt work begins. Approval cannot proceed without this requirement met.

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3. Section 3: Performer Qualifications & On-Set Safety Briefing Log

This section documents performer credentials, medical fitness, and safety briefing compliance. All performers must be fully qualified and briefed before participating in any high-risk sequence.

 

Total Number of Performers Participating

Performer Details & Qualifications Log

Full Name

Role/Position

Performer ID Number

Contact Phone

Emergency Contact

Medical Clearance Current

Medical Clearance Expiry

Years Relevant Experience

Certifying Body

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
1
Alex Rodriguez
Lead Stunt Double
SPD-8847
+1-555-0199
Maria Rodriguez +1-555-0200
Yes
6/30/2025
12
International Stunt Association
2
Casey Lee
Utility Stunt Performer
SPD-9201
+1-555-0188
David Lee +1-555-0189
Yes
8/15/2025
8
International Stunt Association
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Primary Stunt Performer Name

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Has a mandatory safety briefing been conducted for all participants?

 

Briefing Date & Time

 

Explain why briefing has not occurred and provide immediate action plan

Briefing Location

Briefing Conducted By

Safety Briefing Attendance & Acknowledgment

Performer Name

Attended Briefing

Digital Signature

Acknowledgment Time

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Have all performers signed the hazard acknowledgment form?

 

CRITICAL: All performers must acknowledge hazards before commencement. Approval denied until completed.

Special Medical Conditions or Physical Restrictions for Any Performer

Will any performers require medication on-set during the sequence?

 

List medications, dosage times, and storage requirements

Does any performer have a history of serious injury from similar stunts?

 

Describe injury history and mitigation measures

Witness Names & Roles (not participating in stunt)

Observer Names (crew members watching but not directly involved)

4. Section 4: Dedicated Emergency Medical & Fire Response Setup

This section verifies that all emergency response protocols are established, personnel are in place, and evacuation procedures are clearly defined. This is non-negotiable for high-risk operations.

 

Have local emergency services been formally notified?

 

Provide notification date, reference number, department name, and contact officer

 

Provide justification and alternative emergency response plan

Is a qualified medic present on-set during the sequence?

 

Medic Name

 

Explain medic absence and alternative medical coverage plan

Medic License/Registration Number

Medic License Expiry Date

Medic Direct Contact Number

Is an ambulance on standby at the location?

 

Ambulance Type

 

Provide nearest hospital details and emergency transport plan

Ambulance Location on Set

Ambulance Driver Contact

Nearest Hospital Name

Hospital Full Address

Estimated Travel Time to Hospital (minutes)

Has the fire department been notified (required for pyrotechnics)?

 

Fire Department Notification Reference

Is a dedicated fire watch team assigned?

 

Fire Watch Personnel Names, Positions, and Equipment Assignments

Fire Suppression Equipment Inventory

Equipment Type

Quantity

Location on Set

Last Inspection

Condition (1-5)

A
B
C
D
E
1
CO2 Extinguisher
4
North, South, East, West Perimeter
2/10/2024
 
2
Fire Blanket
6
Medic Station, Near Performers
2/8/2024
 
3
Water Pump Truck
1
Behind Video Village
2/5/2024
 
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Available Extinguishing Agents (Select all applicable)

Are clearly marked evacuation routes established?

 

CRITICAL: Evacuation routes must be established and communicated to all personnel. Cannot proceed without this.

Secondary Assembly Point Location (if primary compromised)

Has the emergency communication system been tested?

 

Communication Check Time

 

Immediate action plan to test communication system

Is an emergency shutdown procedure documented and communicated?

 

Document shutdown procedure immediately. This is mandatory.

First Aid Station Locations

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Is a roll-call system established for emergency accountability?

5. Section 5: Stunt Coordinator & Executive Producer Approval

Final authorization section. All previous sections must be complete and verified. This approval signifies that all reasonable safety measures have been implemented and residual risks have been accepted by production leadership.

 

Risk Assessment Summary & Residual Risk Statement

Final Safety Verification Checklist

Not Verified

Partially Verified

Fully Verified

All performers medically cleared

Safety briefings completed

Equipment inspected and certified

Emergency services notified

Fire suppression ready

Evacuation routes clear

Communication systems tested

Weather conditions acceptable

Insurance coverage verified

Permits and authorizations obtained

Have all identified hazards been mitigated to the lowest reasonably practicable level?

 

Detail remaining hazards and justification for acceptance

Do you approve this stunt sequence to proceed?

 

Approval granted pending final on-set safety verification.

 

Specify required changes or additional information needed before approval can be granted

Stunt Coordinator Full Name

Stunt Coordinator License/Registration Number

Stunt Coordinator Digital Signature

Stunt Coordinator Approval Timestamp

Executive Producer Full Name

Executive Producer Digital Signature

Executive Producer Approval Timestamp

Is this approval conditional upon any additional requirements?

 

List all conditions and compliance verification method

Final Authorization Code (to be entered on-set before commencement)

Form Completed By

Form Completion Time

Additional Notes & Special Considerations

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