safety rules

62 Pages·2009·0.39 MB·English

SAFETY RULES

FOR
STUDENT PRODUCTIONS
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS
2008-2009
Edition
© 2008 University of Southern California
REMEMBER
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IT
PERMISSIBLE TO FILM OR TAPE SCENES WHICH
PUT YOURSELF, YOUR CAST, YOUR CREW
OR THE PUBLIC IN HARM’S WAY.
NO SHOT IS EVER WORTH INJURY OR
DEATH
SAFETY
FIRST
ALL STUDENTS WORKING ON USC
STUDENT PROJECTS ARE REQUIRED TO
OBTAIN PERMITS FOR BOTH ON AND
OFF CAMPUS LOCATIONS.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR OBTAINING ALL RIGHTS FOR
COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS (STORY,
MUSIC, ART, ETC.) FOR USE IN USC
STUDENT PROJECTS.
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CONTENTS
Preface ................................................................ 2
Production Numbers ............................................ 4

General Safety Rules ............................................ 6
Class Quick List ................................................... 7
Diminution of Gun-Usage.................................... 11
Studio Teachers..................................................... 12
Hazardous Shooting Conditions............................ 13

Industry General Code of Safe Practice ................ 14
Aircrafts and Helicopters ..................................... 17
Animals ............................................................... 18
Boats and Water .................................................. 18
Electricity ............................................................ 19
Fire ...................................................................... 20
Glass ................................................................... 21
Guns .................................................................... 22
Knives .................................................................. 23
Motor Vehicles ..................................................... 24
Stunts ................................................................... 25
Special Effects ....................................................... 26
Special Equipment ............................................... 26
Length of Workday .............................................. 27
In the Event of Injury ............................................ 27
Additional Considerations .................................... 28
Appendix A: Safety Bulletins ................................. 29
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• NOTE ON PRODUCTION NUMBERS •
PRODUCTION NUMBERS are the way the School
of Cinematic Arts keeps track of classes, students and
productions. It is the key to renting equipment and
other production related materials, both in-house and
through outside professional vendors, to shooting both
on and off campus, use of all school facilities including
classrooms, meeting and audition rooms, stages, post
facilities, screening space, insurance to cover all of the
above and access to our unique, highly beneficial
SAG AGREEMENT.
The most common misconception about production
numbers is that if a student is using his or her own camera,
they do not need a production number. The production
number is absolutely mandatory.
The production number is the obligation and the
responsibility of the student to whom it is issued. It
absolutely may not be lent, sold, leased or given to
anyone else for any reason. Students may not under
any circumstances, use their production numbers to
facilitate outside productions. They may not under
any circumstances lend equipment to fellow students,
as each student is entirely responsible for any loss or
damage incurred while in use under their production
number.
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• PRODUCTION NUMBERS PENALTIES •
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE RULES REGARDING
PRODUCTION NUMBERS THE FOLLOWING
PUNISHMENT WILL FOLLOW:
1. Production number will be suspended.
2. Student will have to appear before a
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE of both peers and
faculty members.
3. Student will have to appear before the
UNIVERSITY JUDICIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.
4. The student’s grade CAN be lowered.
5. The students CAN fail the class.
6. The student’s film can be confenscated.
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• General Safety Rules •
• It is a felony to bring ANY weapon on campus without proper
authorization via a signed Authorization to Use Prop Weapons form.
The form, found on the 4th floor, must be signed and dated.
• In a addition you MUST complete a Hazardous Shooting Conditions
Form which is found on the SCAcommunity website and MUST
be filled out by the student, the student’s instructors, and Physical
Production Office.
• No Jib Arms, Cranes, Scissor Lifts, Camera Cars, or Car Mounts
allowed on student projects
• The MAXIMUM shooting day for USC projects is 12 hours. The
MINIMUM turn around time before the next shooting day is 12 hours.
• Every set MUST have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and address/
directions to the nearest hostpital.
• Left over paint must never be poured down any drain. Partially empty
or empty paint cans may never be thrown into a regular garbage
receptical. These cans must be placed into a seperate receptical to
be picked up by the USC Hazmat Office or other hazmat office near
the shooting location. [The phone for the USC Hazmat Office is
213.740.7215, and the contact is Anthony Rodriguez.]
• A four (4) foot fire lane (around interior perimiter) is mandatory on all
stages, and no exits may be blocked at any time.
• No open toed shoes on sets, stages, or around any heavy equipment.
• All senior productions must have a separate camera van for storage
and transportation of camera and equipment.
• Any Welding of objects on any student production must be performed
by a licensed welder.
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290/507/385
ALL FIRST SEMESTER CLASSES
— No shooting in or around a fixed-wing aircraft.
— Helicopters are NEVER permitted on any student film for any
purpose, whether operational or non-operational.
— No creature, from Ants to Elephants, may be harmed during
the filming of any USC Student Project. All use of Animals must
be vetted and checked by the American Humane Society. (see
online safety bulletin).
— The use of motor boats/speed boats is prohibited at this level.
— Productions only authorized to use 290/570 light kit from
Zemeckis and practical lights (300 watts and under). No
generators.
— Fire is limited to the use of LED candles and cigarette lighters.
Information in Production Office.
DANGER
(http://ww.ledtronics.com/ds/LED-candles-001/default.asp)
HIGH
VOLTAGE
— Weapons - Productions are only authorized to use rubber
knives, rubber swords or rubber bayonettes. Squibs are not
allowed.
— Candy Glass (a special stunt glass) MUST be used when glass,
plates, mirrors, etc. are broken as part of a stunt or when these
objects present a possible danger to an actor.
— Car Mounts are NOT permitted. Tow Shots are NOT
permitted. USC Insurance NEVER covers any vehicle of any kind.
Hand held shots in a car are only allowed with instructor
approval.
— Stunt coordinators are mandtory for any action that could IN
ANY WAY injure your actor.
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310/508
ALL OTHER NON-THESIS CLASSES
— Shooting in or around a fixed-wing aircraft (one that is on the
ground) must be approved in writing by the Director of Physical
Production.
— Helicopters are NEVER permitted on any student film for any
purpose, whether operational or non-operational.
— No creature, from Ants to Elephants, may be harmed during
the filming of any USC Student Project. All use of Animals must
be vetted and checked by the American Humane Society. (see
online safety bulletin)
— The use of motor boats/speed boats is prohibited at this level.
— Productions only authorized to use 310/508 package from the
PEC - NO HMIs. Generators are limited to small putt-putt style,
60 amp or smaller. (see online safety bulletin)
DANGER
— Any use of fire MUST be approved in writing by the Director
HIGH
VOLTAGE of Physical Production. (See Safety Bulletin 19)
— Weapons - Productions only authorized to use rubber,
fiberglass or plasctic replica guns WITHOUT operating parts.
Productions are only authorized to use rubber knives, rubber
swords or rubber bayonettes. Squibs are not allowed.
(see Safety Bulletins 1 and 30)
— Candy Glass (a special stunt glass) MUST be used when glass,
plates, mirrors, etc. are broken as part of a stunt or when these
objects present a possible danger to an actor.
— Car Mounts are NOT permitted. Tow Shots are NOT
permitted. USC Insurance NEVER covers any vehicle of any
kind. Hand held shots in a car are only allowed with instructor
approval.
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480/546
— Shooting in or around a fixed-wing aircraft must be approved
in writing by the Director of Physical Production.
— Helicopters are NEVER permitted on any student film for any
purpose, whether operational or non-operational.
— No creature, from Ants to Elephants, may be harmed during
the filming of any USC Student Project. All use of Animals must
be vetted and checked by the American Humane Society. (see
online safety bulletin)
— The use of motor boats/speed boats is prohibited at this level.
— Productions check out 480/546 equipment from the PEC and
may rent supplemental equipment. Generators are limited to
small putt-putt style, 60 amp or smaller.
(see online safety bulletin)
DANGER
— Any use of fire MUST be approved in writing by the Director
HIGH
of Physical Production. (see online safety bulletin)
VOLTAGE
— Weapons - Productions at this level are authorized to use
“non-guns” that produce gun fire sound and smoke. Productions
are only authorized to use rubber knives, rubber swords or
rubber bayonettes. Squibs are not allowed.
(see online safety bulletin)
— Candy Glass (a special stunt glass) MUST be used when glass,
plates, mirrors, etc. are broken as part of a stunt or when these
objects present a possible danger to an actor.
— Car Mounts are NOT permitted. Tow Shots are NOT
permitted. USC Insurance NEVER covers any vehicle of any
kind.
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581/587
— Shooting in or around a fixed-wing aircraft must be approved
in writing by the Director of Physical Production.
— Helicopters are NEVER permitted on any student film for any
purpose, whether operational or non-operational.
— No creature, from Ants to Elephants, may be harmed during
the filming of any USC Student Project. All use of Animals must
be vetted and checked by the American Humane Society. (see
online safety bulletin)
— The use of any boat (motorized or non-motorized) must be
approved in writing by the Director of Physical Production. (see
online safety bulletin)
— Productions check out 581/587 equipment from the PEC and
may rent supplemental equipment, including generators. (see
online safety bulletin)
DANGER
HIGH
VOLTAGE — Any use of fire MUST be approved in writing by the Director
of Physical Production. (see online safety bulletin)
— Weapons - Productions at this level are authorized to use
“non-guns” that produce gun fire sound and smoke. Productions
are only authorized to use dull knives, swords or bayonettes only
with permission from director of Physical Production and with a
Weapons Master on set.. Squibs are only allowed after a meeting
with Joe Wallenstein. (see online safety bulletin)
— Candy Glass (a special stunt glass) MUST be used when glass,
plates, mirrors, etc. are broken as part of a stunt or when these
objects present a possible danger to an actor.
— Car Mounts are NOT permitted. Tow Shots are NOT
permitted. USC Insurance NEVER covers any vehicle of any
kind.
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