Risk Assessment

Below is a chart of the possible risks that may happen during filming. I also included a column of what to do to prevent these hazards from happening. I will make sure to reread this chart before every filming session.

Hazard	Potential Risk	Likelihood	Severity	Ways to prevent
Drowning	Risk of getting build by currents or waves	Low	High	Stay close to the shore, wear a life jacket if needed, have someone looking out for me on land
Water damage to Phone	Phone housing may leak or fail	Medium	Medium	Test underwater case before use, ensure it is properly sealed
Strong Waves	Difficulty filming, loss of equipment	Medium	Medium	Check weather and tide conditions, secure equipment on my wrist/neck with a strap
Slipping on Wet rocks/sand	Falling, injury	Medium	Medium	Wear water shoes, avoid slippery areas
Sunburn/Heatstroke	Exposure to sun for extended periods of time	Medium	Medium	Apply sunscreen, wear a hat. stay hydrated
Sand damage to Equipment	Sand may scratch lens or damage phone	Medium	Low	Use protective covers, keep device away from sand
Eye Discomfort from Flashlight	The subject may experience discomfort from artificial lighting	Low	Low	Use natural light when possible, avoid direct light in eyes
Battery Drain on Phone	Phones may run out of battery during filming	Medium	Low	Fully charge devices, bring a portable power bank and charger