Friday, 15 November 2013

Health & Safety Production Assessment

I would consider health and safety to be one of the most important aspects of making my music video. Especially when going out to film on location without the supervision of medics or qualified first aiders. It is also important to know where the filming will take place and get any needed permission before hand to use that area (unless they're open to public). It is also highly important to tell multiple people, including responsible adults, where the filming is is taking place. So if anything does go wrong, there are responsible and trustworthy people who will help me in case of an emergency. It is also helpful if everyone within the production team is sensible during filming and takes responsibility when using equipment, filming in areas which could be dangerous and generally acting safely. 

"High standards of health and safety in production can only be achieved and 
maintained by everyone involved in the industry playing their part. This 
means recognising and accepting the different obligations and 
responsibilities that health and safety legislation places upon individuals or 
organisations. 
Under health and safety legislation, the ultimate responsibility for health 
and safety rests with the employers involved and the organisations in 
control of premises and facilities. On a day-to-day basis, the producer has 
overall responsibility for ensuring that appropriate standards of health and 
safety are achieved and maintained throughout the production process. 
The underlying need is for the production company to establish appropriate 
organisational structures that support risk control and place health and 
safety alongside editorial and/or dramatic considerations. There should 
also be good planning, communication, co-operation and co-ordination by 
and between all parties involved throughout a production."



Other important points:
  • Wear appropriate clothing on location and take weather and other people's views into consideration.
  • Let people know (preferably parents) where you will be in case of an emergency.
  • If possible, bring an adult to act as a chaperone to keep a look out and spot any dangerous hazards.
  • Get any required permission (costume, location, technology, transport etc).
  • Health checkup on production team (possible allegies etc).
  • Make a filming schedule so the whole team knows what they are doing at all times.
  • Don't take any unnecessary risks that may cause danger.

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