Design, construction and utilisation guidance for sets, scenery
and props
Key Points
- When designing and building a set ensure that
you know whether Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations
apply.
Only use competent people to work with you.
- Ensure you have adequate information about the
production location or studio before design commences, including
access and local resources.
- Risk assess all sets and scenery and keep the
documentation in the production safety file.
- Organise planning meetings to exchange
information with other people involved in all aspects of design,
construction, set, strike and utilisation of the set or
scenery.
- Provide production with information of any risks
or maintenance which have to be managed during the planned lifetime
of the set or scenery
- Ensure that you have enough time, money and
resources to complete the job safely.