Why Is Safety Important?

Safety on a film set is important because there are a lot of potential dangers that could pose a threat to both the cast and crew. Because every set involves a lot of equipment that is usually thrown up, there is always a risk that something doesn't go as planned or something is overlooked. With this in mind, film crews must take every precaution possible to ensure that they're practicing proper "setiquette", and think every decision through to make sure they're not risking anyone's physical safety. Some dangers you should identify on a set are objects that are hanging and could potentially fall, tripping hazards like trailing cables, and lighting/power issues that could lead to electrocution. In order to prevent these dangers, a member of the crew should speak up right away if they identify anything unsafe, but also look at each setup to think about what could go wrong beforehand.