Section 7: Recce and Location Health and Safety

Recce




We have chose Warrington Central Station as our priority/first choice filming location because of it's industrial setting and element of transport which is relevant to our synopsis. Warrington Central is easily accessible but is also a popular train station at peak rush hour times, so we must consider the public when deciding on our filming times. It is a popular train station which has a pay phone and vital amenities as if our group encounter an emergency we will have a source of contact, there are also toilets on the Bank Quay site.




Location Address :-Winwick Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7TT
The Health and Safety Aspects of Production















Before filming as a group, we must consider the Health and Safety Aspects of production in order to be certain of our own safety as well as correctly and safely using the equipment. This is essential with in a working environment and we must remain professional and considerate as we will be filming in a public area.


Applying health and safety:


Emergency Procedures


It is vital that the filming crew and cast are aware of the nearest fire exits and emergency procedures, therefore it is essential that we keep fire exits clear if we film indoors. It is also necessary to be aware of the nearest first aid kit available and each crew member must carry a phone in order to be able to contact an emergency number if necessary.

Costume


As the weather conditions are extremely poor at the moment, it is important to consider the costume which the cast will be wearing as well as considering our own welfare by wrapping up. As we will be filming mid-day and the protagonist will be wearing a warm coat, we should hopefully not be concerned with costume malfunctions.


Weather Conditions and Lighting (Time of Day)


Because of the poor weather conditions it is essential to check our location out for any ice which may not only harm us but also damage equipment. We must be able to work with the weather and it is vital that we don’t leave it until too late in the afternoon as the lighting will be poor, if filming late or early it is important to make other team members and family aware of this in case of an emergency. Torches and extra lighting may be necessary in a dark condition.


Location

As we are filming offsite it is important that there are three crew members on site whilst filming, this is for protection as if one is to get hurt, one can go for help whilst the other stays with and helps, it also prevents any mugging and is extra protection. It is extremely vital that each crew member has one another’s contact details in a case of an emergency and that family are aware of the location and access to it. It is also important to consider any additional danger, as our film will be set outside a train station the biggest risk may be security guards so it is important that we are prepared in explaining our legal rights to the security guard.


Equipment Safety


As we are using college equipment and could be liable for any damage, it is important to maintain the welfare of the equipment in order to use it again. It is important to ensures that all tripod clips are fastened and level in a safe place, this is in order to avoid any trips by crew members or public and also to avoid the equipment falling over, by taping down cables this ensures a safer working environment. If our group decide that lighting will be necessary we must be extremely careful when working with the lights as they can be up to 1,000 watts, therefore we must wear gloves to avoid burns and don’t touch the framing and outside of the light too as that is also extremely heated. It is vital to check that the lights have wire mesh or protection around the lighting to protect ourselves from a bulb exploding and firing hot pieces of glass! We must also choose whether to use the redhead lighting or the blonde lighting.