Health and Safety

I have been reading into Health and Safety legislation for filmmakers. There is some very good information from the BBC on what to do.

“Producers should ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons working with and for them are not exposed to risks to their health and safety. An example of what may be considered reasonably practicable would be if location filming was taking place in a warehouse with poor lighting. It would be appropriate to ensure that extra lighting is used and that all sharp or otherwise hazardous equipment is made safe.

You should have at least one experienced member of the crew who is aware of health and safety issues.

Some genres may pose more risks than others i.e. horror or action films or scenes involving animals. The production team should discuss safety issues before filming begins and take steps to avoid or reduce the risks identified.”

Source: BBC.co.uk

As stated above ‘you should have at least one experienced member of the crew who is aware of health and safety issues’. I have therefore taken it upon myself to become immersed in the Health and Safety laws that will affect us. I have been filming on a set for over 3 years now so I know the risks. I will ensure that I assess the situation on set of this Horror movie.