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Job Safety Analysis / Risk Assessment

Job Safety Analysis&

Preflight Meeting

Location: Structure ID: Shoot Risk Level: (H/M) Date:

Instructions:

1. List basic steps of job 

(limit steps to 10)

2. List expected hazards 

for each step

3. List controls for each 

hazard

4. Communicate controls 

to all affected persons 

within the zone of 

operations

Safety of Location (check 

box):

Airspace Classification ____

Nearest Airport Distance ____

Secure Perimeter

RF Deconfliction Check

FSDO/ATC Notification 

Type of Work (check box):

Aerial Video (electric)

Aerial Photography (electric)

Tethered Blimp Video 

Tethered Blimp Photography

Movi (handheld)

Movi (mobile vehicle)

Camera Payload ________________

Notes: __________________________

Hazard Controls - Required (check box):

Secure Area

Frequency Scan

Range Check

Obstruction Check

Flight Volts (Primary)

Transmitter Volts

Receiver Volts

Check Approach

Landing Area Clear

Flight Control Check

Weather Check -

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All Parts Secure

Traffic Cones

Reflective Vests

Communications

Warning Signs

Power Lines

Flight Timer

Hardhats

Fail Safe Check

FOMM on Site

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Hazard Precaution Hazard Precaution Hazard Precaution

Ground Collision Scout Flight Path and note all 

obstacles in flight zone.

Loss of Navigation Lights Verify Battery voltage and 

connections.

Electric Motor Overheating Monitor Temperature with temp gun.

Mid-air Collision Add Spotter(s) as needed for locations 

with air or ground traffic.

Emergency/Forced Landing Confirm approach path relative 

to wind direction. Alternate LZ’s.

ESC Overheating/Overload Monitor Temperature/check motor 

leads for melting.

Structure Collision/Power 

Lines

Position VO at optimum viewing

location. Review signals.

High Solar Activity/Loss of GPS Review solar forecast 30 minutes 

before launch

Flight/Landing Path Error Rehearse flight path and VO 

communications.

Low Flight Battery Set Flight Timer and announce “Time”. 

Land at 25% remaining capacity.

Unexpected weather Review weather forecast 30 

minutes before launch

Rotor Overspeed Confirm governor is functioning 

properly. 

Low Transmitter Battery Verify voltage before and after each 

flight.

Loss of VO communication Land and restore comms Incorrect Model Program 

Selected

Double check model selection and 

frequency.

Fatal System Failure Assure no personnel are under UAS 

during flight operations.

LiPo Battery Fire Do not charge unattended. Do 

not use swollen, damaged packs

Unexpected Wind Gusts Monitor wihdspeed and direction 

and cease operations as needed.

Lost Link Perform range check with all systems 

on with motor lead disconnected.

Miscommunication Review flight signals. Collision with cast/crew Communicate and maintain safe 

assured distance at all times.

Blinded by Sun Reconfigure flight path as needed. Use 

shading if available.

Depth Perception Error Follow instructions from VO and 

camera operator.

Precipitation shorting out 

electronics

Avoid flying in rain/mist/snow/sleet.

Fly Away Verify setting of GPS failsafe/manual 

override/Blimp dump valve

Pilot Fatigue/Pilot Error Schedule adequate rest period 

before flight operations.

Bird Strike Land if VO or PIC sight birds

aggressively approach UAS

Fall/Slip/Trip Hazards Scan Area and remove hazards. 

Preplan/rehearse all movements.

Disorientation/Poor Lighting Use Navigation lights. Drive Train Failure Land immediately if unusual sounds 

or abnormal UAS response is noted.

Fire Hazard Have fire extinguisher on stand-by. Dust Blown Into Eyes Wear eye protection when winds 

are forecast

Landing Zone Breech VO to monitor exclusion zone. PIC to 

land if breeched.

Foreign Object in Eye Land and don eye protection.

Landing Zone Breech VO to monitor and secure landing 

zone. Check before landing.

Falling Hazard Wear safety harness.

Control Binding/Direction 

reversal/Malfunction

Perform control functional check 

including gyro.

Heat Stress Stay hydrated, take frequent 

breaks.

Weather Conditions: Time ______________ Winds _____________ Skies ______________ Ceiling ______________ Other ___________________________________
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List Basic Steps of Job

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List Expected Hazards List Hazard Controls 

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Pilot In Command Review: (Signature of Pilot In Command)

Date:

Client Safety Review: (Signature of Client)

Date: