Production health and Saftey
Production Health and safety
The tragedy that happened on the set of 'Rust' emphasises the importance of safety on set. Alec Baldwin and other producers on the movie Rust are facing a new lawsuit over the fatal shooting on the western’s set in New Mexico last month.
Oscar- nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison said in an Instagram story post. "If you don't have enough funding to make a film safely, you shouldn’t be making it. No shot, no scene, and no movie is worth the loss of life."
3 step process
- Identify all the hazards
- Evaluate the risks
- Identify measures to control the risks
You must put in place safeguards to minimise or eliminate risk. A record should be made of any risk assessment to ensure the students are clear on how to stay safe. This can save time during the shoot. A key factor to safety is listening to one another, respecting a chain of command, looking after equipment properly, and not rushing will help to keep people happy and safe
'Hazard' refers to the potential for harm. While 'risk; is the chance of that harm actually happening. Though some hazards might seem very obvious, people may still need them pointed out.
On set it is your duty to not keep members of the public or crew at risk, some key things to look out for whilst and before shooting on set include:
Weather-
- Crew dressed appropriately
- Everyone needs to be warned in advance
- Everyone needs to be warned in advance
Time pressure-
- Rushing to finish is when hazards get missed or risks start taking place.
- Calm everyone down- remind them it's only a film
- Think of ways to lighten the work load- maybe even come back tomorrow
Other things include:
- Tripping hazards- move or gaffa tape down cables and objects that could be tipped over
- Lifting hazards- go carefully and ask for help if needed
- Camera risks- make sure the camera operator or cast member is comfortable with their route if they are walking during a shot and there is no problems
- Making sure there are specialists on site when using weapons- check if guns are loaded, this may sound obvious but it happens as we know from the Alec Baldwin case.
How will I make sure everyone is safe when I film?
To make sure everyones safe when I film I will follow all of the processes above as well as receiving parental consent for any children who may be acting and any making note of any medical issues that may be a concern. I will log all of this using the 'Risk Assessment' sheet below.
Risk assesment- https://app.apply4.com/uploads/instance_document/file/690/SBC_Sample_Safety___Risk_Assessment_20151.pdf
Seven tips for health and safety in film production
- All electrical equipment must be PAT tested. ...
- All cables must be taped down. ...
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn when filming in challenging environments. ...
- Risk assessments. ...
- Care must be taken when lifting heavy equipment. ...
- Drone safety is key!
Lastly I'd like to consider COVID which is fairly new to the production health and safety regulations. To prevent spread of the viruses and people being in contact with the virus during production it would be wise to follow certain precautions like social distancing, wearing masks (if not exempt) and making sure general hygiene is at its peak. It would also be sensible for the staff and everyone involved to do regular testing and temperature checks.
This is a link to a COVID SAFETY guide focusing on safety on set
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