Health and Safety In Performing Arts For Schools

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Health and Safety In Performing Arts For Schools August 2017

Health and Safety In Performing Arts For Schools August 2017

Workshop Outcomes We want you to understand: Why We Need to Manage Health and

Workshop Outcomes We want you to understand: Why We Need to Manage Health and Safety in Our Productions Some Key Duties Under The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 How to Manage Health and Safety In Productions or Events Ø Managing Health and Safety for Productions and Events Policy Developed by St Kentigern § § Initiation Planning Implementation Closure Apply Our Learning Through Case study

Why Manage Health and Safety?

Why Manage Health and Safety?

We want to prevent harm to our charges We want to ensure lessons are

We want to prevent harm to our charges We want to ensure lessons are learned

The Health and Safety at Work Act

The Health and Safety at Work Act

Duty Holders Under the HSW Act PCBU Officer Worker Others

Duty Holders Under the HSW Act PCBU Officer Worker Others

Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) Is the organisation that Has the primary

Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) Is the organisation that Has the primary duty of care for workplace health and safety Duty to manage risks Replaces current duties of employers, principals and persons in control of a place of work Responsible for "workers" and "others affected by the work". Duty to “Consult, Communicate, and Co-ordinate Activity” with other PCBU’s Duty of care extends beyond employees

Reasonably Practicable - Considerations Degree of harm Likelihood Knowledge of Controls Knowledge of Harm

Reasonably Practicable - Considerations Degree of harm Likelihood Knowledge of Controls Knowledge of Harm Cost – grossly disproportionate

Not All Controls Are Equal Eliminate Substitute Isolate Collective protection Engineered controls Administrative controls

Not All Controls Are Equal Eliminate Substitute Isolate Collective protection Engineered controls Administrative controls Personal Protective Equipment Individual protection

The St Kentigern Health and Safety in Performing Arts Policy

The St Kentigern Health and Safety in Performing Arts Policy

Managing Health and Safety for Productions and Events Reflects best practice: “A Guide for

Managing Health and Safety for Productions and Events Reflects best practice: “A Guide for Safe Working Practices in the New Zealand Theatre and Entertainment Industry” (ETNZ) “Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment Industry” (Australian Entertainment Industry Association and the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance)

Managing Health and Safety for Productions and Events It views a production terms of

Managing Health and Safety for Productions and Events It views a production terms of four key phases: 1. Initiation 2. Planning 3. Implementation 4. Closure

Workshop Case Study

Workshop Case Study

Phase 1 - Initiation

Phase 1 - Initiation

Initiation – Key Points The organisers must scope out the production This must include

Initiation – Key Points The organisers must scope out the production This must include a high level screen of critical hazards and associated risks Are there any showstoppers or things the Board of Trustees need to know about? What is required to run it safely? Approval of concept and approach is required

Phase 2 - Planning

Phase 2 - Planning

Planning – Key Points Design in health and safety Must define clear roles and

Planning – Key Points Design in health and safety Must define clear roles and lines of responsibility Must identify, assess and develop controls for the critical hazards and associated risks (RAMS). Must use layers of control All key health and safety information (e. g. risk assessments, responsibilities, management of third parties etc) should be included in a health and safety plan for the production (Production Plan).

Critical Hazards and Associated Risks Set Construction Work at Height Working in Confined Spaces

Critical Hazards and Associated Risks Set Construction Work at Height Working in Confined Spaces Exposure to Lighting Plant and Equipment Ergonomic Hazards Biological Hazards Exposure to Noise, Hazardous Sequences, Props and Substances Exposure to Stress and Fatigue Outdoor Performances and Events.

Key Attributes of the Producer Must be proactive and deliberate in approach to H&S

Key Attributes of the Producer Must be proactive and deliberate in approach to H&S Must be risk aware (but remember we are not trying to remove all risk) Must focus on “Critical Hazards and Associated Risks”. Don’t reinvent wheels Must remember it is easy to become complacent

Phase 3 - Implementation

Phase 3 - Implementation

Implementation – Key Points Typically three areas: Set Build, Rehearsal, Live Production Verify capability/competency

Implementation – Key Points Typically three areas: Set Build, Rehearsal, Live Production Verify capability/competency of all third parties (contractors, volunteers) Manage conflicting work activity Implement the health and safety plan (Production Plan) – update as required Monitor all activity Communicate, Communicate

Key Attributes of the Producer Must be an H&S Leader Must be watchful, attentive,

Key Attributes of the Producer Must be an H&S Leader Must be watchful, attentive, and open to issues Must engage with everyone Must be aware of the key risk factors for their people – fatigue, time pressure, conflicting work

Phase 4 - Closure

Phase 4 - Closure

Closure – Key Points There are two elements within closure: 1. Decommissioning of the

Closure – Key Points There are two elements within closure: 1. Decommissioning of the production § This is a high risk period – people can be tired and distracted § Same H&S requirements as for implementation 2. Capturing lessons learned § Debriefing session/s § Record, communicate, apply next time

Wrap Up

Wrap Up

Key Points Reflect on introduction and key outcomes What are the key takeaways?

Key Points Reflect on introduction and key outcomes What are the key takeaways?

Questions

Questions