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I have just been told that there is a film crew on one of our premises!! Needless to say I know nothing of the activity however I am mindful of some of the potential things that can go very wrong. This is a first for us. Leaving the immediate management issues aside, (ie who gave permission, what checks have been done etc?), does anyone know of a readily available checklist that senior management could use to ensure that they have asked the right questions before giving permission etc. I have downloaded some material from the HSE's website in order to make a start however I would be grateful for some pointers to useful guidance geared towards organisations who may host such activities. Thanks.
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You could treat them as contractors and use the information for contrctors on HSE website and then also depending on where you work industry etc. do you require them to be vetted 'CRB' checked.
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Joy!
I have a lasting impression from a film crew, arriving in similar circumstances (i.e. I did not know about them), who set up a shot with artificial smoke, which they had assured the hosts would not set off the fire alarm.
Yeah, right!
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Hi
Treat them as contractors and ask for a risk assessment/method statement, issue a PTW.
Ian
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Chas
Any feedback from your experience with the film crew would be appreciated. A few weeks back I was told that there may be a crew on site later in there year funds permitting. Putting your knowledge into use may save a few headaches for me later.
Badger
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We've had them in the past and I treat them as contractors and they work under PTW system.
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Treat as contractors. I have dealt with this and they usually comply. Expect them to provide you with risk assessments etc. Check BEFORE they are let on site. Find out who allowed them onto site without telling you and read them the riot act.
Once had someone come and they wanted someone dressed as clown to ride a motor scooter up and down a corridor! Stopped that…
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I have a fair bit of experience working in the film industry from a fire safety perspective and suggest its the nature of the filming that will set the risk. A feature film will pose different risks compared to a TV movie, advert or documentary.
However, one thing they can tend to have in common is a blinkered view of H&S. A 'getting the job done as time is money' attitude still persists, but the situation has got considerably better in recent years. However - generally speaking - the H&S culture in film and TV remains light years away from the progress made in the construction industry.
As had been said before, keep a tight reign on them, both during the planning and on the day. Again, generally speaking (if its a large production) the building related trades such as chippies and sparks are ok, its the technical staff (camera, grips and lighting - plus the luvvies directors, and ADs) that often have a jack the lad swagger and 'wont be told' attitude. If there's any special effects - treat those cowboys as your top priority....... and:
Good luck!!
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Whilst working in Bristol our office blocks were used by casualty for filming. They had in place risk assessments and also a safety/fire officer as part of the team. Areas of use were agreed with them and our security kept a watching brief as most of it was out of normal office hours.
This went on for several years until they moved to Wales. Never had any problems.
Yes we treated them the same as contractors including booking in, risk assessment etc.
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after working with the BBC and its subcontractors on a number of occasions I have found that they should be treated like contractors [ as others have noted] and they are usually OK as they are businesses just like every one else and have a chat with the companies H&Safety person [they tend to have one] as they may have things already in hand. However some 'stars' [if they are involved] think that they are above everything so this area has to be managed
the one fly in the ointment is management as they usually get completely carried away and think of themselves as up and coming movie stars so this affects judgement etc. so they usually say yes straight away to such companies when approached without further thought so U have to account for this before jumping in as otherwise H&S will be seen as spoiling everything as usual
its usually quite easy to 'manage' them so best of luck
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As Bob above.
Also they do have a tendency to put themselves at risk in search of the perfect "shot". Hanging off things, lying on the floor, on the very top of A frame ladders.
I been involved with a few and in the end treated as per contractors, m/s, r/a, etc. Got them inducted, and had someone with them at all time who had some good knowledge of the site - if only to help them find the nearest power socket, but also to help them when they were pushing things a bit too far.
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