Important notice.
These note are purely for Joemac's own use and are suggestions to help
our jib work go safely. The notes are not all encompassing. Please
refer to HSE website for more comprehensive information.
1 Jimmyjibs and small camera crane arms (non ride on )
a. Mission Statement
b. Method of implementation
c. Client responsibility
d. Rigging checklist
e. De rigging checklist
f. Operating checklist
g. Some pointers for a safe shoot
2 Public Liability
3 Employee Liability
1a
Mission Statement for Joemac LTD
We, myself Joe McNally ( NVQ Health and Safety level 2 ) and all
persons working with and for Joemac LTD, will endeavour to protect
ourselves, colleagues and members of the public from all possible
dangers associated with the operation of the Jimmyjib camera crane.
1b
Method Statement
We will use checklists See operator and client checklists below
1c,1d,1e,1f.
We will follow the guidelines of
LOLER
http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/90-4.htm
We will use hazard and risk assessment forms. See example below.
We will follow the guidelines set out by the HSE Five steps to Risk
Assessment see link below for more information
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg163.pdf
We will ensure persons working with us are informed of and adhere to
these guidelines.
We will encourage training to NVQ standards for our operatives
and assistants
We will insist an oral announcement is made at appropriate time
to the whole crew, talent and public as to possible dangers of the Jib.
This responsibility we may recommend to be taken on by the Producer/
1st
AD/ Floor Manager.
We will try to do a reconnaissance of the site before commencement of
work to look for possible hazards and try to eliminate or reduce those
hazards.
1c
Clients responsibility
We recommend our client makes an oral announcement at an
appropriate
time to the whole crew, talent and public as to possible dangers of the
Jib.
This responsibility we recommend to be taken on by the Producer/ 1st
AD/
Floor
Manager.
Announcement to include references to
a. Crew and public to be hyper aware of the jibs
ability to be anywhere, often unexpected, in space.
b. Only the Jib crew members to put on or take
anything off the jib. Including batteries, microphones, lights, tape
cassettes, film magazines.
c. Crew and talent ( not public ) must take steps to
ensure their own Health and safety when working with the crane.
Example
might be to recommend the acqusition of a hard hat.
Client must not encourage our operators to perform anything dangerous.
Client must not assume Joemac will take care of Clients Health and
safety and must assume some responsibility for their own workforce.
Where needed Client should provide adequate security to ensure Public
and other dangers cannot access the crane and operator.
Client may need to supply fencing or structure to enable the above.
Client to agree that the on site jib operators decision is final as
regards Health and Safety matters concerning the Jimmyjib.
Client may need to provide hard hats for crew and talent and public.
Client to allow adequate time for rigging and de rigging and not to put
pressure on our Jib operators to work quicker than is deemed safe by
out
operators
Client should try to ensure a reconnaissance of the site is made
with the jib operator or representative prior to work day to pre empt
any Health and Safety problems.
Client will not ask our operators to work in environments that may have
adverse effects on their Health and Safety. Examples of this may by
excessive
noise, polluted air,
If this cannot be avoided Client must ensure adequate steps are taken
to lessen the risks. Ear defenders. Clothing. Masks
Client to ensure adequate lighting for rigging and de rigging of the
Jimmyjib.
1d
Rigging checklist ( items we expect our operators to do and be aware of
on site )
Always read and be familiar with the manufacturers instruction manual
before rigging and operating the Jib.
Never use the tripod on a smooth surface without the dolly. Doing so
will put side stress on the legs and castings, possibly causing a
tripod failure. So always use the dolly and wheels
The equipment must only be operated by trained and experienced users.
The crane should only be used on level ground.
Align a tripod leg with the Jib tubes as you are assembling the Jib.
This will help to prevent the Jib from tipping during the assembly and
de-rig process.
Always rig on flat even surface.
50lbs maximum load at the camera end.
Make sure the floor will take the load.
Take care that cables and flex carrying electricity does not become
tangled in the moving parts of the Jib. If in doubt always check with a
qualified electrician for any dangers.
Report and note any mechanical or electrical defects to the owner.
Cameras, prompters etc. Must be securely attached and safety bonded to
the Jib at all times.
Ensure wherever possible to cover and sharp extremities of the Jib with
foam rubber or equivalent.
Also where possible cover with yellow and black warning tape.
Maximum head weight 50lbs at camera end
1e
De rigging checklist
Always take off some or all counter weights before removing the camera
when de-rigging.
Align a tripod leg with the Jib tubes as you are disassembling the Jib.
This will help to prevent the Jib from tipping during the de-rig
process.
Be sure no crew of public or talent can walk into or trip on Jimmyjib
parts.
Make sure there is adequate lighting for the task. See client
responsibility too.
1f
Operating checklist
When moving the Jimmy Jib on the dolly always use at least two people -
one to stabilise the Jib head one to move the dolly. It is good
practice
to remove the camera and some weights before repositioning the jib.
When moving the rig ensure the camera head is Jibbed down, move very
slowly and with great caution.
Watch out for overhead power lines or obstructions. Lighting, speakers,
Wind factors. Outside you must be very aware of the strength of the
wind and the loading effect on the Jib.
In studio or on location make sure Jib is not blocking fire lanes.
Never leave the jib unattended unless satisfied that the Jib is in good
balance.
When leaving the jib unattended make sure it is secured by taking some
weight off the back. Camera end is down to floor level and on its
docking stand.
Exceptions to the above are the responsibility of the on site operators
judgement.
Use big Red warning labels supplied to warn off would be tampering at
the camera end and the weights end of the Jimmyjib.See pic below
Always operate the Jib so as the swinging camera end and weight ends
are a safe distance from other people
Where possible erect a safety fence around the operating area
In studio or on location make sure Jib is not blocking fire lanes.
Absolutely no drugs or alcohol to be consumed during the working day of
jib operation
1g
Some pointers to help ensure a safe and successful Jimmyjib shoot.
Use at least a two person crew. Safer and more productive.
Make time for a recce of the location with the Jib op or representative
prior to the shoot day.
Check weather forecasts for exterior work. Pay particular attention to
wind speeds.
Allow adequate time for travelling, getting into location and for safe
rigging.