New guide and related course aim to promote safe working practices for the Irish creative screen industry
Screen Ireland has announced details of a Health and Safety Guide developed in close consultation with Screen Producers Ireland, Screen Guilds of Ireland, CMSE Safety Consultants & Training, SIPTU, and the wider industry to provide guidance on best practice in health and safety for all professionals working in film and television.
The Health and Safety Guide will be launched at an online panel discussion event, which will take place on December 8th, and will be made freely available after the event via the Guide to Filmmaking section of the Screen Ireland website.
Full details of the event and registration are available via Eventbrite.
The guide aims to promote a safer and healthier workplace environment for those working in the Irish screen sector by raising the standard of awareness around safe working practices, as well as providing practical advice for employers and crew members across all departments. It also aims to deliver a resource for new entrants to the sector to build their confidence around safety on set.
The document covers the key health and safety legislation, outlines best practice, and directs users to other relevant bodies and resources, including risk assessment templates.
In addition to the guide, Screen Ireland will launch a new health and safety course called Screen Pass in early 2022.
Screen Pass, which will be offered online and free of charge to all industry professionals, will contain key information on preventing accidents and encouraging a positive health and safety culture on set.