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... This is especially true for film and television as there is a high demand for meticulous attention towards rectifying common hazards and risks within the industry due to the broad scope of elements involved. However, even though technology and work practices are becoming more refined and guidelines more thorough to increase the level of safety, accidents still can and do occur within the workplace. ...
Our first analysis will examine safety practices in relation to the use of animals based on the unfortunate injury of Indian actor, Vivek Oberoi, who according to sources was riding a horse during production of a film when it suddenly bolted, throwing the actor off-balance and causing several fractures. Shifting attention towards stunt related work; our second analysis will look at an incident that occurred during the production of the Disney film, Gone Fishin, in which a boat being used for a stunt careened off a ramp and landed in a crowd of extras, killing one person and injuring four others. By thoroughly integrating methods of practice in relation to the appropriate code of conduct into these specific situations, a greater understanding for workplace health and safety can take place to assure the most minimal possibility of an on-job accident from reoccurring.
When working with animals within a production the priority for safety increases drastically as not only are the crew in risk of injury but also maintaining the animal’s well being comes into play. ... Major risks that could occur with horses in particular, who have been a grand element of many film and television programs over the years, includes that of allergies from exposure to dusts and fibres extracted from the animal, manual handling from moving the animal that may result in psychical strain, and more familiarly bites, scratches and kicks from animals which Mark Bowles
With stress decreased, preparations to further guarantee the actor’s safety can be made specifically by either improving supervision of the animals by trained professionals in the field or possibly enforcing stronger restraints to prevent the actor from falling which may be practical if the horse’s behavioral ability isn’t as violent when irate. In relation to supervision the National Code of Practice for Occupational Health and Safety in Film and Television (2002, pg. ...
Elaborate stunt work in film and television requires extremely fine detail by the safety supervisor who must appropriately evaluate the feasibility of executing such acts such as dealing with explosive materials or pushing the robustness and stability of vehicles such as cars, motorcycles and boats due to the high risk involved.
Approximate Word count = 2118
Approximate Pages = 8.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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