Department Heads

Department Heads must be familiar with and acknowledge receipt of the Production Safety Guidebook (PSG)

In compliance with State and Federal Regulations, the Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) must be available on site for reference, for employee review, or in case of regulatory inspection. The IIPP may be kept digitally on a tablet or smart phone, but must be readily available if requested. If you would like a hard copy, one will be supplied for you.

The PSG contains the seven (7) elements of the Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP):

Responsibilities

Being familiar with the IIPP and all safety rules and policies of the production company. Department Heads have the responsibility for supervising their crew. Click here for resources pertinent to your department.

Compliance

Comply with the General Safety Guidelines and ensure safe work practices are being followed.

Communication

Safety Meetings will be conducted by the AD’s, at each new location, and whenever stunts, special effects, or other potentially hazardous activity is scheduled. All crew must attend. Department Heads must conduct meetings with new hires, and discuss specific concerns.

Identify Work Place Hazards

All work areas must be inspected to identify unsafe conditions. If you are unable to eliminate or control hazard, notify the UPM and the Safety Department.

Occupational Injury or Illness

All accidents or injuries must be reported immediately, to the worker’s supervisor and the medical person on duty. If the worker cannot continue working, or is hospitalized, the UPM must be notified and an investigation report must be completed to determine cause.

Correcting Unsafe Conditions

Safety concerns, hazards, or unsafe conditions or work practices can be reported without fear of reprisal. Concerns should be reported to the UPM, or to your Production Safety Representative, or leave a message on the Anonymous Production Safety Hotline (818) 560-7391.

Training

All crew members must be trained on specific job tasks, workplace hazards, and safety awareness. In addition, specialized training is required for forklifts, aerial lifts, or work in the perms outside of catwalks on stages. All training must be documented. Fax or deliver copies of all training documentation to the Production Office Coordinator.