Freelancers and lone workers
Production company teams often include a high proportion of freelancers whose job security may be precarious, for example when schedules are interrupted or delayed because of extreme weather events. Reducing the likelihood and or extent of delays at sites such as FCG is thus financially beneficial to production companies and their freelancers. Out of hours lone working is common, especially in post-production. Lone workers such as freelancers can be at risk on large complex multi-use sites from extreme weather events because their whereabouts may be unknown. If a lone worker is injured in the evening, for example, it may take some time to find them. Ensuring systems are in place that establish who is onsite and where is beneficial not only for climate hazards but for general staff health and safety. Lone working protocols that include training and the provision of alarm key fobs will reduce the risk of harm and should increase feelings of comfort and safety.
We also talked through how the building currently functions, any historical issues or problem areas, businesses critical areas and locations, and future plans. We conducted a walkaround to gather the experience and institutional knowledge of personnel involved in the operation, maintenance and use of the facilities. The format is like a health and safety audit. It enables risk assessors to become familiar with their assets, how they operate, any current issues, and to look for areas which could be prone to climate hazards as the climate changes.
In addition to the internal site walkaround, we also assessed the façade of the building, the site perimeter, and the local streets and greenspace. Following discussions, the walkaround, and a review of the site plans we wrote up our observations and recommendations for Film City Glasgow. These included areas for consideration, and potential solutions. From that work we can draw out general issues relevant to similar sites although every site and workforce will have its own individual needs. We outline these general issues below. Think about risks and plan risk mitigation BEFORE they happen. The systems that underpin our modern life are more vulnerable than we’d like to think.
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