Film and Video Production Industry - Code of Practice for Safety and Health in the New Zealand
This Code of Practice applies to all persons and organisations that contribute to film and video production in New Zealand. This includes the organisations that supply studios, locations, materials and plant and equipment. This document is written to be applied to any specific production of a film or video. The Code is complementary to the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and its Regulations. It is not a substitute for the Act.
Note: This code is currently being reviewed.
Table of Contents
PART 1 GENERAL
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SCOPE
3. INTERPRETATIONS
PART 2 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1. General
4.2. Communication Of Information
4.3. Individual Right To Stop Work
4.4. Assessment Of Risk
5. PROCEDURES
5.1. Accident Procedures
5.2. Reporting
5.3. Children
5.4. Emergency Procedures
5.5. Plant And Equipment
5.6. Fire Precautions
5.7. First Aid And Nursing Staff
5.8. Noise
5.9. Protective Clothing/Safety Equipment
PART 3 TECHNICAL GUIDELINES
6. AIRCRAFT'- FIXED WING AND HELICOPTERS
6.1. Hazards
6.2. Interpretations
6.3. Legislation And Related Documents
6.4. General Safety Procedures
6.5. Securing Of People And Equipment In An Aircraft
7. ANIMALS
7.1. Hazards
7.2. Interpretations
7.3. Legislation And Related Documents
7.4. General Safety Procedures
8. ART DEPARTMENT AND SET CONSTRUCTION
8.1. Hazards
8.2. Legislation And Related Documents
8.3. General Safety Procedures
9. CRANES - CAMERA
9.1. Hazards
9.2. Interpretations
9.3. Legislation And Related Documents
9.4. General Safety Procedures
1 0. CRANES - MOBILE POWERED & ELEVATING EQUIPMENT
10.1. Hazards
10.2. Interpretations
10.3. Legislation And Related Documents
10.4. General Safety Procedures
11. ELECTRICAL
11.1. Hazards
11.2. Interpretations
11.3. Legislation And Related Documents
11.4. General Safety Procedures
11.5. Distribution Of Electricity Within The Location Or Set
11.6. Hooking Up (A Temporary Mains Supply)
11.7. Lighting Fixtures
11.8. Generators
11.9. Lasers
11.10. Microwavelinks
12. FIREARMS
12.1. Hazards
12.2. Interpretations
12.3. Legislation And Related Documents
12.4. General Safety Procedures
12.5. Use Of Firearms
12.6. Armourer's Responsibilities And Duties
13. FUEL OPERATED EQUIPMENT
13.1. Hazards
13.2. Interpretations
13.3. Legislation And Related Documents
13.4. General Safety Procedures
14. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
14.1. Hazards
14.2. Interpretations
14.3. Legislation And Related Documents
14.4. General Safety Procedures
15. LOCATIONS
15.1. Hazards
15.2. Interpretations
15.3. Legislation And Related Documents
15.4. General Safety Procedures For All Locations
15.5. Remote Locations
15.6. Studios
15.7. Public Places
15.8. Sea And Water
16. MAKE UP AND WARDROBE
16.1. Hazards
16.2. Interpretations
16.3. Legislation And Related Documents
16.4. General Safety Procedures
16.5. Hazardous Chemicals
16.6. Fire
16.7. Hygiene
17. MOTOR VEHICLE
17.1 Hazards
17.2 Interpretations
17.3 Legislation And Related Documents
17.4 Driving/Transport
17.5 Tracking Vehicles
17.6 Action Vehicles
18. RIGGING
18.1 Hazards
18.2 Interpretation
18.3 Legislation And Related Documents
18.4 General Safety Procedures
19. SCAFFOLDING
19.1 Hazards
19.2 Interpretations
19.3 Legislation And Related Documents
19.4 General Safety Procedures
20. SPECIAL EFFECTS
20.1 Hazards
20.2 Interpretations
20.3 Legislation And Related Documents
20.4 General Safety Procedures
20.5 Explosives And Pyrotechnics
20.6 Open Flames
20.7 Artificial Smoke And Mists
20.8 Mechanical Effects
21. STUNTS
21.1 Hazards
21.2 Legislation And Related Documents
21.3 Interpretations
21.4 General Safety Procedures
21.5 On Site Procedures
21.6 Burns
21.7 High Fall
21.8 Stunt Vehicles
21.9 Sky Diving
21.10 Water Stunts, Underwater Photography And Scuba Support Vessels
APPENDIX A
First Aid Regulations And First Aid Kit Content.
APPENDIX B
Guideline Of The Weight Of Typical Equipment And Cables.
APPENDIX C
Remote Locations - Sources Of Advice, Information And Assistance.
APPENDIX D
Occupational Safety And Health Service Branches
