Protecting people and equipment.
WHAT TO ASSESS BEFORE ANY SHOOT
Electrical hazards Trip hazards from cables Working at height Traffic Heat and dehydration Crowds
WHAT ELECTRICAL WORK REQUIRES
Proper equipment, and not overloading circuits.
WHY THAT MATTERS HERE
Improvised connections and generator use are common, and both cause real harm.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT CABLES
Tape them down, or route them away from where people walk.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT LIGHTS
Secure them Allow for heat Keep them away from fabric
WHAT WORKING AT HEIGHT REQUIRES
Proper support, never improvised stacking.
WHAT HEAT REQUIRES
Water available Shade for breaks Awareness of how long people have been working
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Who is responsible for safety on the day.
WHAT TO BRIEF EVERYONE ON
Hazards present Where the exits are Who to tell if something is wrong
WHAT TO CARRY
A basic first aid kit Emergency contact details for everyone present
WHAT INSURANCE TO CONSIDER
Cover for injury to others, and for equipment.
WHY
A single incident can end a small business.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Continue when conditions have become unsafe, because of schedule.
