Month: April 2023

When you think about film set health and safety, what comes to mind first? Is it the action-packed stunts or the explosive special effects? Or, is it recent on-set injuries that have made news headlines? Maybe, it’s even worse, and you think of recent fatalities. The world of production safety is a vast one – filming on location brings about some fairly unique hazards. And whether you intend to scout for your directorial debut, develop an in-house training video for your employees, or are simply looking for a wildly awesome backdrop for your next TikTok, location is key.

But it’s what you CAN’T see that can have the greatest impact on your safety.  

Often, unique locations have suffered from being underutilized or neglected, and they can present some significant challenges to cast and crew. Older structures may be impacted by building toxins such as lead paint or asbestos. Water intrusion or neglect may have resulted in structural damage or mold growth. Abandoned structures also provide a safe haven for a wide variety of undesirable animal AND human activity.

You’re invited to join our Health & Safety experts for our webinar, Ready for our Close-Up: Production and Event Safety Starts at the Site Selection EHS Review Process, on Thursday, May 4th, at 2:00pm EDT. We’re going to take some time to walk through planning and pre-filming risk assessment processes to help you identify potential environmental health and safety gaps upfront — gaps that can eat up a significant amount of time and budget if not carefully evaluated ahead of time! Environmental testing, structural engineering evaluations, and other steps may be needed – cleanup is usually not fast or cheap and may be highly regulated. And it’s not just for what we see on camera. 

Let’s face it, not everyone has a huge Hollywood budget – or even a B-list risk management department to guide you. Come join us and take the first steps to make sure your production has the right resources in place to support environmental, health, and safety considerations during planning, prep, filming, and tear-down.

Register Here

Energized by Edison

By Taylor Hillo ENERGIZED by Edison Writer

Whether you’re plugged into the future of electrification or eager to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, April is the month of all things green. 

Recognizing that the Earth deserves more than just one day of celebration, Edison International is sponsoring three events as part of Drive Electric Earth Day. Which, contrary to the name, is a month-long campaign. 

The national initiative that started on April 1 aims to create a less-intimidating relationship between EV-curious individuals and vehicles through a series of community events. The goal: to help carve the path to a clean energy future. 

“Drive Electric Earth Day is a national celebration of electric vehicles. With more than 215 events organized by hundreds of volunteers and partner organizations across 41 states, this will be the biggest year ever,” said Joel Levin, executive director of Plug In America. “It’s a unique opportunity for people to have some fun, test drive and learn about the newest EVs in a relaxed, non-sales environment.”

Southern California Edison offers its customers a rebate of as much as $4,000 on buying or leasing a pre-owned EV. The pre-owned EV rebate is funded through SCE’s participation in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program, which the California Air Resources Board has operated since 2009 as part of statewide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by incentivizing the adoption of clean transportation fuels, such as electricity. 

“Drive Electric Earth Day is a great opportunity for consumers who are curious about electric vehicles to hear about the benefits of ownership from people who drive them every day,” said Chanel Parson, SCE director of Electrification. “EVs are the future, and more models are available for customers than ever.” 

Helping to catapult us into that future, Edison is battling battery range anxiety surrounding EVs. SCE is assisting to relieve that concern by adding 30,000 EV charging stations to its service area over the next several years.

For more information on Edison International’s clean energy initiatives, visit edison.com/clean-energy.