Production Safety for Film, Television, and Video

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Covering all aspects of production safety, this is an invaluable reference guide for the independent program 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 licenses, as well as addresses of organizations for essential advice and recommended further reading. An appendix lists samples of vital certificates, with visual references provided on Focal Press: Publisher of Photography books, audio, film, video, post-production and theatre books and eBooks. Featuring Adobe Photoshop Tutorials.

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

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