More results...

a man holding a camera

Physical Effects

This encompasses a wide range of special effects, including models, mechanism for stunts, such as modification to vehicles and air ‘woofers’.

Many of these activities involve only a low level of risk but some, such as those connected with stunt work can involve other interested parties, particularly the stunt co-ordinator.

See below for more.

Physical Effects | International Advice

Specialist: Guy Lunn

Avatar photo
Guy has worked in the broadcasting, television and film Industry for over 20 years. Before qualifying as a safety and health practitioner, Guy worked for many years as part of the BBC special effects department. Since joining First Option in 2006, Guy has supported a wide range of independent production companies in drama, entertainment and factual, and newsgathering genres.

307

Article last updated on Sep 18th, 2024

Share This

Related Topics

Stunts

A stunt is where a competent person, such as a professional stunt artist, simulates an apparently dangerous activity in a careful and controlled manner.

Strobe Effects

Risks include physical fatigue from maintaining awkward positions, working at height, and potential electrical and heat hazards.

Snow Effects

Whilst there are snow effects you can buy and use yourself you should always, where possible, use a competent contractor to manage them for you.

Generate your Production Risk Assessment online or download templates
Hundreds of production activities covered

Looking for Risk Assessment
templates or checklists?