| Title |
Management of firearms and other weapons in productions. |
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| Free Download |
free pdf download (59kb)  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
ETIS |
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| Series Number |
20 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2003 |
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| Length |
6 pages |
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| Stock Code |
ETIS20 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Entertainment information sheet 20. (ETIS20) (ETIS 20)
THIS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN HARD COPY. WEB VERSION ONLY AVAILABLE |
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| Abstract |
This information sheet is one of a series produced in consultation with the Joint Advisory Committee for Broadcasting and the Performing Arts. It gives guidance on the management of weapons that are part of a production, including firearms, replicas and deactivated weapons. Contents: Introduction; Legislation; Definitions; Armourers; Hazards associated with firearms; Hazards associated with other weapons; Risk assessment; Responsibilities; Precautionary measures; Competence; Controls; Live ammunition; Blank ammunition; Training and briefing; Recording/filming sequence; Exchange of information; Faults and misfires; Noise; Security and storage; Screening; Notification to the police; Replica (props) and deactivated weapons; Choice of weapons; Safe zones; Costumes; Further reading; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Guns; Crossbows; Catapults; Swords; Knives |
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