Motion Picture Studio Mechanics of<br>Louisiana, Southern Mississippi & Mobile, AL

Safety & Weather Procedures

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*Updated April 2020

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We expect our sets to be safe. But often times people’s focus on safety can get lost in the collective rush to “get the shot” or “make the day". No one plans this. It just happens. When safety by the nature of moving fast and keeping up becomes secondary, it is left to all of us to look out not only for ourselves but for each other as well.

Communications

Communications In any weather or other emergency situation communication becomes vitally important. Production should purchase and keep on location and at the production office a National Weather Service weather radio. These are inexpensive (usually less than $20) and readily available at area retailers.
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IATSE Local 478 Weather related Work Policy rev5-14.pdf

Flash Flood Procedure

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IATSE Local 478 Weather related Work Policy rev5-14.pdf

Hurricane Procedure

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IATSE Local 478 Weather related Work Policies (Updated October 2020).pdf

Tornado Procedure

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IATSE Local 478 Weather related Work Policy rev5-14.pdf

Lightning Procedure

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IATSE Local 478 Weather related Work Policy rev4_2020.pdf

Mandatory Evacuation

Mandatory Evacuation If any federal, state or local governmental authority calls for a mandatory evacuation at any time production as well as construction and office duties in the geographical area of the Mandatory Evacuation must cease within one hour and all personnel shall be dismissed from work immediately, regardless of the current weather conditions at that time.
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IATSE Local 478 Weather related Work Policy rev5-14.pdf

Safety

If you feel your work environment is unsafe, speak up and be heard. Express your concerns to your department head, shop stewart, call the union office. If you do not feel that your concerns are being addressed properly, call one of the safety hotlines listed here. Crew members can call any hotline regardless of union or guild affiliation • Local 600 Safety Hotline 877.424.

MEWP Supplemental Manuals

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Page Last Updated: May 21, 2020 (08:13:00)