By
Robin Small, Senior Lecturer in Television, Media Department, University of Huddersfield. Runs production safety courses for the Independent TV Training Association.
Description
Covering all aspects of production safety, this is an invaluable reference guide for the independent programme maker, freelancer, manager,
producer, tutor and student filmmaker. Robin Small identifies all the major risks and gives advice on how to control and/or eliminate
them. Each hazard section includes useful references to the relevant legislation, documents and licences, as well as addresses of organisations
for essential advice and recommended further reading. An appendix lists samples of vital certificates, with visual references provided
on www.focalpress.com.
Important information about hazard identification, risk assessment and safety policy is provided in the
chapters covering legislation, health and safety management, personal protective equipment and insurance. Particular hazards are then
split into individual sections for ease of reference. These hazards include:
Asbestos
Cranes
Explosives and pyrotechnics
Food and
catering
Manual handing and lifting
Visual display screens
Working at heights
The appendices provide comprehensive contact information
for UK and European Heath and Safety sources. They also include sample forms to draw up your own safety system.
Robin Small is Senior
Lecturer in Television, Media Department at the University of Huddersfield.
Audience:
Film & TV production managers, producers & directors, lecturers on media/TV/Film courses, television company training departments.
