Almost everyone involved in film and television production can
encounter hazards on the job. Unusual locations, hazardous materials such as
lead paints, solvents and asbestos can cause serious injuries. Stunts and
special effects can also be dangerous, especially if they are poorly planned,
if communications about them are unclear, or if they are performed by
inexperienced people. On any film production involving large numbers of people,
there will be a variety of non-emergency medical problems and the potential
exists for an emergency medical problem or trauma.
Safety should begin with the script. Every script should be
reviewed to determine possible high risk situations. Once these risks are identified,
steps can be taken to determine safe procedures and when emergency medical
services stand-by’s are needed.
Ensure the safety of your entire film crew and actors by
consulting with Connecticut Safety Instruction. Connecticut Safety Instruction
can help your project by identifying the potential hazards in film and
television production with:
- Safe work practices
- Health and safety responsibilities and task assignments
- Safety talks
- Set health and safety program
- Risk assessments
- Development of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
- EMS stand-by assistance
We have expert knowledge in:
- General Code of Safe Practices for Production
- Safety Bulletins recommended by the Industry-Wide Labor Management Safety Committee for the Motion Picture and Television Industry
- OSHA 1910
- Connecticut State Workers' Compensation Act
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