Health and safety considerations

Risk assesment

Risk:                                                                            Solution:

Pre Production:                                                  Pre Production:

·         Use of power tools                              wear safety clothes/goggles

·         Cutting equipment                               Use cutting mats/cut away

·         Use of paint and glue/solvents           Use water based liquids

·         Using suitable materials                    check out fire retardency rules

·         Heavy lifting                                       work in groups, bend knees

·         Ensure props are safe for performers      plant… make sure its stable

Production:                                                      Production:

·        Stage blackout/falling/tripping         Use of torches, marks on the floors

·        Height hazard, falling off            clear announcements to cast

·        Props being misused/lost                  keep props on specific table

·        Moving scenery                                 Well rehearsed jobs

·        Crowd control                                    controlled ticket sales, security

·        Fire                                                    Clear announcements, clear signs

After logging onto this website …

http://www.hse.gov.uk/entertainment/information.htm#film

I found out about all of the relevant laws that can be researched. I found out about violence to workers that are in the show. Some of the hazards that were said were:

Hazards

Productions can encounter violence from many directions. These include:

·         members of the public intending to steal or demanding 'protection';

·         people who do not wish to be recorded;

·         direct or indirect assault when caught in an affray;

·         situations of public disorder or civil disturbance;

·         conflicts with contractors, other productions or other members of your own crew;

·         hostile 'authorities'/forces, eg crew arrested/kidnapped;

·         people under the influence of drugs or alcohol.