
Vehicle Stunt Safety & Risk Assessment Framework
Evaluate vehicle stunts for safety hazards, compliance, and insurance requirements
What You Can Do
You can conduct comprehensive pre-production evaluations of vehicle stunt sequences—from simple driving maneuvers to complex multi-vehicle collisions. The framework integrates OSHA guidelines, SAG-AFTRA stunt industry best practices, manufacturer specifications, location factors, and crew capabilities to generate detailed risk assessments that protect talent, crew, equipment, and production budgets while ensuring insurance compliance.
Features
systematically identify and categorize vehicle stunt risks (speed, collisions, rollovers, precision driving, environmental factors)
assess probability and severity to determine overall risk levels and prioritize mitigation efforts
generate insurance pre-approval documentation aligned with industry standards and underwriter requirements
develop specific, actionable safety protocols and contingency procedures for high-liability sequences
evaluate site hazards, infrastructure, and environmental conditions that impact stunt feasibility
assess driver and performer skills against stunt complexity requirements and safety thresholds
evaluate safety implications of stunt vehicle modifications and equipment specifications
document procedures for managing safety across complex multi-vehicle sequences
Example Output
Example 1: High-Speed Chase Sequence
- Hazard: Vehicle speed exceeds 60 mph in residential area
- Risk Level: HIGH
- Mitigation: Closed course with SAG-certified stunt driver, perimeter control, medical standby, insurance waiver obtained
- Compliance: OSHA 1910.119 process safety management verified
Example 2: Vehicle Rollover Stunt
- Hazards: Vehicle rollover mechanics, performer ejection, secondary impact
- Risk Level: CRITICAL
- Mitigations: Specialized rollover vehicle with safety cage, helmet/harness systems, crash pad placement, backup drivers trained, on-site medical response team
- Insurance Requirements: Stunt coordinator certification, performer SAG-AFTRA clearance, equipment inspection documentation
Example 3: Multi-Vehicle Collision (3 cars)
- Hazard identification: Timing precision, vehicle paths, debris trajectory, crowd proximity
- Risk Assessment: MEDIUM-HIGH with proper controls
- Protocols: Closed set, precision timing rehearsals (15+ takes pre-filming), safety monitor on set, insurance pre-approval required
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with comprehensive framework methodology:
- Vehicle Stunt Hazard Identification Checklist: organized by stunt type (speed, collision, rollover, precision)
- Risk Assessment Matrix: probability/severity scoring template with compliance thresholds
- Insurance Compliance Documentation Template: pre-approval forms aligned with standard underwriter requirements
- Location Hazard Assessment Worksheet: site-specific evaluation criteria and remediation checklist
- Stunt Performer Qualification Matrix: skill requirement assessment tool
Who It's For
- Stunt coordinators — evaluating vehicle stunt feasibility and safety before production commits
- Production managers — assessing budget impact and insurance requirements for high-risk sequences
- Location scouts — identifying site-specific hazards that affect stunt viability
- Second-unit directors — understanding safety protocols and hazard documentation requirements
- Insurance underwriters and risk managers — reviewing pre-approval documentation for vehicle stunts
Best For
- Vehicle stunt sequence planning (chases, collisions, rollovers, precision driving)
- Insurance pre-approval documentation and risk assessment reports
- Safety protocol development for multi-vehicle sequences
- Performer/driver qualification evaluation against stunt complexity
- Compliance verification for OSHA and SAG-AFTRA standards
- Location hazard assessment and mitigation planning







