Each studio, facility, and Production Company
shall strive for the highest safety standards. Cast and
crew must work diligently to maintain a safe and healthful
work environment. Communication of information is one
of the most effective measures to ensure a safe set.
Safety takes precedence over expediency
THE COMPANY SHALL:
- Identify person(s) with authority and responsibility
for implementing and maintaining a safety program.
- Include a system for ensuring that cast and crew
comply with safe and healthy work practices.
- Maintain a system for communicating with cast and
crew in a form readily understandable by all affected
cast and crewmembers on matters relating to occupational
safety and health. A safety hotline or other means
shall be established to encourage anonymous reporting
of hazards without fear of reprisal.
- Establish procedures for identifying and evaluating
hazards at all work sites, stages, and locations including
scheduled periodic inspections to identify unsafe conditions
and work practices. Inspections shall be conducted
and documented.
- Establish a mechanism and/or procedure for correcting
unsafe or unhealthy conditions, work practices, and
work procedures in a timely manner based on the severity
of the hazard.
- Establish a procedure to investigate occupational
injuries or illnesses.
- Provide training and instruction to all cast and
crews as required by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
SAFETY MEETINGS:
In “On-Production” situations, safety meetings
are strongly recommended to make all involved aware of
the apparent and potential hazards in the day’s
work. For example, safety meetings should be held: (1)
when production moves to a new location; (2) when there
is a significant change in cast and/or crew; (3) when
stunts or special effects are scheduled or have changed;
(4) when fatigue may be of concern; or (5) when there
are significant changes to the original plan for the
day.
Safety meetings should be conducted on the set by the
First Assistant Director/Stage Manager and should be
attended by all affected cast and crewmembers.
In “Off-Production” situations, the Construction
Coordinator and/or Department Head should conduct safety
meetings (toolbox talks, tailgate meetings, etc.) to
address pertinent safety issues, use of specialized
equipment, or unusual construction activities and/or
rigging. The
Construction Department is required to have a Safety
Meeting at least once every ten (10) days, or when
new equipment is introduced and/or when special situations
require additional meetings.
The following procedures are recommended:
- Schedule safety meetings at the earliest time in
which the majority of cast and/or crew can be assembled.
Convey pertinent information to all personnel unable
to attend.
- All safety meetings should be documented.
- Identify potential hazards. Department Heads should
discuss hazards and establish safe working zones.
- Discuss emergency procedures, including identifying
the location of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency
exits, first aid kits and telephones for 911 emergency
calls. Additionally, explain studio/location safety
program protocol, and identify medical or special emergency
personnel (e.g., paramedics, police, and fire personnel).
- Present an evacuation plan in the event of an emergency.
Remind all departments to keep fire lanes, electrical
panels and exits clear at all times.
- Advise the cast and/or crew to notify the First Assistant
Director/Stage Manager, Construction Coordinator and/or
Department Head of any safety concerns or hazards.
- Inform cast and/or crew that, in the event of an
injury, the set medic and the First Assistant Director/Stage
Manager, Construction Coordinator and/or Department
Head must be notified immediately. The First Assistant
Director/Stage Manager, Construction Coordinator and/or
Department Head will assess the situation and notify
appropriate personnel, such as the UPM, Director, Producer,
or Safety Representative, if applicable.
NOTE: Check with your Safety Representative (if applicable)
regarding additional rules, policies and/or guidelines
that may apply to your specific work situation. Attach
pertinent Safety Bulletins to the call sheets to deal
with specific hazardous work. A complete and up-to-date
set of Safety Bulletins may be accessed on the CSATF
web-site at www.CSATF.org. |
