Work health safety - Film and television industry experts

The film and television industry is a unique industry and therefore presents unique occupational hazards. Historically, safety reports prepared for film and television productions have addressed the manner in which identified risks might be managed during filming.

At the bottom of this profile are brief details of a number of the experts that Expert Experts represents. Call our office to discuss your requirements and to obtain a recommendation that suits your needs and budget.

Experts in this area often experienced industry professionals who are familiar with the dynamic environment within this industry where employees are exposed to a range of hazards not usually found in office or other more static working environments that can include:

• sophisticated screen-based work;
   
• stunt work;
   
• special effects;
   
• working with animals and/or children and/or the elderly;
   
• working with people from overseas (cast and/or crew) and resultant language and cultural differences;
   
• ultraviolet radiation
   
• radio frequency radiation;
• heavy manual handling;
• hazardous substances;
   
• aggressive people;
   
• driving;
   
• using mobile phone whilst driving;
   
• a variety of weather conditions;
   
• a range of communicable diseases;
   

That may result in:

• death and/or serious traumatic injury;
   
• sprains and strains of the back, joints and muscles;
   
• sunburn;
   
• melanoma, basal cell carcinoma;
   
• occupational related stress;
   
• anxiety;
   
• dermatitis;
   
• tuberculosis;
   
• hepatitis;
   
• hypo/hyperthermia;
   
• burns.
   

For some fields of expertise we have some sample sections of de-identified reports. Please contact our office if you are interested in a sample.

The overall cost of expert opinion depends on the services required. Some of the key factors that affect the cost of advice include:

• The need for a view or inspection of a location
• The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
• Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
• Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype