Module Details

Module Code: SAFE C3G02
Module Title: Health, Safety and Risk Management in the Film Industry
Title: Health, Safety and Risk Management in the Film Industry
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Yvonne Finn
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the subject are:
1. Health and Safety
(a) To develop the learners’ knowledge of Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis related to the design and construction of a film set, stage production and similar situations. (b) To develop the learners’ knowledge of current Health and Safety Legislation as relevant to the responsibility and roles of the design and construction team members and all persons working on the film set or stage production, etc. (c) Health and safety issues relating to special effects, armoury, stunt coordination, pyrotechnics and other special project related events
2. Insurance and Litigation
(a) To understand the types of insurances required by the film and theatre industry (b) Controlling potential litigation issues (c) Indemnity and insurance for effects, stunts, filming abroad and other special project related events.
3. Fire and Mobility
(a) To develop the learners’ knowledge of basic fire evacuation procedures in relation to ever changing film and theatre sets. (e) To examine the impact of the building on the users and occupants in relation to universal accessibly.
4. Employee Wellbeing
(a) To examine the impact of the building on the users and occupants in relation to health and wellbeing. (b) To examine mental wellbeing awareness specifically related to filming issues. (c) Managing welling being, workplace bullying and harassment and conflict management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Can explain key concepts and apply knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in relation to the design, construction and maintenance of a film set, stage production and similar situations.
LO2 Can explain key concepts and apply a basic knowledge of the practical skills needed and the risk factors involved relating to the areas of special effects, armoury, stunt coordination, pyrotechnics, and other special project related events.
LO3 Develop an understanding of the complex nature of indemnity and insurance for a range of productions and events.
LO4 Can interpret fire related codes of practice and Part B of the Building Regulations and apply knowledge in relation to safe working with fire and hot work and firefighting methods and equipment.
LO5 Can explain key concepts and apply knowledge of the impact of the layout, design and management of film and theatre sets on the users in relation to universal accessibly, basic fire evacuation procedures and user health and wellbeing.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Film, TV and Events Health and Safety
Health and safety issues relevant to productions. Issues around pyrotechnics, special effects, armoury and stunt coordination.
Health and Safety for the Film and Theatre Sets
(a) Health and Safety Legislation, (b) Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment specific to film and theatre sets (c) roles and duties of the set/stage design, construction and maintenance team, (d) Personal health and safety
Insurance and Litigation
(a) basics of insurance coverage (b) types of insurance (c) Who needs to be insured and exemptions from coverage (d) unions (e) How to indemnify a range of productions. For example, controls and risk assessments for special FX, filming abroad, conflict situations, etc.
Basic Fire Evacuation Procedures
(a) The psychology of fire emergencies / people reactions to fire scenarios, (b) Responsibilities and duties of evacuation fire management, marshals and sweep teams (c) The main requirements of a fire evacuation route (d) Basic fire fighting equipment - fire extinguishers, fire blankets, smoke and heat detectors, fire alarms, sprinklers, smoke extraction systems, etc. (e) Hot Work (f) Pyrotechnics and specialised working with fire requirements (g) BLEVEs (h) on location shoots related fire issues
Mobility and Access for All
(a) TGD Part M (b) building space, film sets and stage layout design for disabled users in relation to equipment installation, stairs, ramps, lifts and escalators, etc.
Wellbeing
(a) Mental wellbeing awareness – freelance, working in isolation, fluctuating industry / irregular hours, on location shoots – away from family and friends for long periods, (b) Dealing with feelings of anxiety or depression or stress (c) Ways to improve work-life balance (d) Managing workplace bullying and harassment (e) Conflict management
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Health and Safety
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Fire
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Mobility and Access for All
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes  
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Wellbeing
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, Interview or Presentation.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Project Non Contact 4 projects on - health and safety, fire, mobility and access for all and wellbeing Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Garavan, Thomas N.. (2002), The Irish Health and Safety Handbook, Oak Tree Press, Lower. Merrion St., Dublin.
  • Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. (2020), Part B: Fire Safety (reprinted edition 2020, amendments and corrections incorporated), Custom House Dublin UK D01 W6X0.
  • Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. (2017), Technical Guidance Document, Part B2: Fire safety - dwelling houses. Volume 2, Custom House Dublin Ireland D01 W6X0.
  • Occupational Health and Safety in the Film and TV Production Industry: Brief Guidelines to Support Production, The Centre for Occupational Safety (in Finnish): https://ttk.fi/tyoturvallisuus_ja _tyosuojelu/toimialakohtaista_tietoa/elokuva-_ja_tv-tuotanto, [ISBN: 978-951-810-7].
  • (2015), MB_Media_Production_Health_and_Safety_Guidelines_October_2015.
  • Health and safety in audio-visual production Your legal duties, HSE.
  • Brooklyn College Film Department Production Safety Manual.
  • (2020), Health and Safety for Motion Picture and Television Production, Actsafe Safety Association.
  • Motion Picture Safety Primer, actsafe.
  • Linda Stradling. (2010), Production Management for TV and Film, Methuen Drama, p.192, [ISBN: 9781408121801].
  • Bill Sapsis. (2014), Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century, Focal Press, p.288, [ISBN: 0415702747].
  • CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ACCESS AND WORKING SCAFFOLDS, Health and Safety Authority, [ISBN: 978-1-84496-2].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • HSE. Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets (Various), 2009-2018. HSE, Redgrave Court Merton Road Bootle Merseyside UK L20 7HS.
  • Paul Stollard. (2014), Fire from First Principles, 4th Edition. Routledge, p.208, [ISBN: 9780415832625].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: