| Document ID (ISN) | 106794 |
| CIS number |
07-908 |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Entertainment Information Sheet No. 16
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Special visual effects involving explosives or pyrotechnics used in film and television productions |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Dec. 2002. 4p. 7 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://hse.gov.uk/pubns/etis16.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
In film or television productions, explosives and flammable materials are used to create the impression of a dramatic event. This information sheet provides guidance on the safe use of explosives or pyrotechnics in this sector. Topics addressed: United Kingdom legislation; hazards; competence of supervisors and technicians; responsibilities; hazard evaluation; control measures; briefing on the expected effect, the hazards and the controls; execution; misfires. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
explosives; United Kingdom; film industry; pyrotechnical products; flammable substances |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; legal aspects; fire hazards; information of personnel; hazard evaluation; safe working methods; data sheet; explosion hazards |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Entertainment services and sports
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