COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN

PER MIOSHA GUIDELINES, FILM ACTIVITIES ARE A MEDIUM EXPOSURE RISK: These jobs include those that require frequent and/or close contact (for example, within six feet) with people who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2, but who are not known or suspected COVID-19 patients. In areas without ongoing community transmission, workers in this risk group may have frequent contact with travelers who may return from locations with widespread SARS-CoV-2 transmission. In areas where there is ongoing community transmission, workers in this category may have contact with the general public and coworkers (for example, schools, high-population-density work environments, high-volume retail settings).

GENERAL TRANSMISSION MITIGATION:

MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES UNDER THE MIOSHA GUIDELINES.

Any information in the questionnaire(s) or any report generated from information contained in the questionnaire(s) is the sole property of the Employer. Any designated person that would need to be furnished with this information to carry out their duties must return the information to the Employer and may not retain the information.

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• Identify Covid-19 Coordinator to Crew in advance of a shoot

• Allow anyone who feels unwell to call-off or leave at any time without repercussion.

• Report any suspected Covid-19 cases to the local or state health department.

• Ask all attendees who are not employees to sign a waiver if applicable.

• Incorporate pertinent COVID-19 considerations into Daily Safety Meeting. Scheduling and carrying out multiple meetings may be required if staggering start times.

• Provide a washing station when there is no access to running water.

• Provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer with a minimum of 60% alcohol (self-dispensing when possible).

• Separate washing stations from hand sanitizers, for maximum ease of access.

• Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all personnel that do not provide their own.

• Encourage people to supply their own PPE, especially if they have specific preferences.

• Set up work stations and locations for proper distancing (i.e. implement 6 feet markings on floors where personnel need to line up, or proper seating to congregate for meals).

• Designate pathways as one-way when possible.

• Store and stock adequate supply of all required PPE.

• Consider staggering arrival times to avoid congestion in elevators, lobbies and studio common areas.

• Consider shifting work day start and end times to avoid rush hour commutes.

• Request that building management share with you their preparedness plans and confirm that building staff have appropriate PPE and are adequately educated regarding social distancing and cleaning / disinfecting protocols.

• Request from building management a safety data sheet for all chemicals used for cleaning and have them confirm that the building’s cleaning equipment is operational and maintained.

• Confirm that management has inspected and maintained building equipment outside of your control.

• Air out the set every 15 minutes if possible.

• All food must be served in individual packages. No buffet style serving

• Crew may not leave the set to obtain food or beverage.

Clients, Agency & Crew

• All personnel should familiarize themselves with the current Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 information, https://adms.apps.lara.state.mi.us/File/ViewDmsDocument/13356 and https://www.michigan.gov/documents/leo/leo_miosha_c19_workplace_guidelines_employee_690396_7.pdf

• Self-monitor for signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and report to your department head if you are sick or experiencing symptoms.

• Avoid touching your mouth, eyes, and nose.

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• Utilize PPE, including but not limited to face masks that cover the nose and mouth, face shields or goggles, gloves, etc. as needed or required.

• Replace PPE as necessary.

• Dispose, clean, or store PPE properly.

• Limit physical presence to essential personnel. Anyone interacting with talent directly will wear a mask & face shield.

• Maintain good ventilation. Keep windows and doors open when possible, but open at least periodically to cycle the air.

• Maintain social distance of a minimum of 6 feet whenever possible.

• Masks should be worn in the presence of others and absolutely required when 6 foot social distance is not possible.

• Maintain personal hygiene and follow CDC advice (e.g. sneeze or cough into the elbow or tissue).

• Work with the Producer and Department Heads to follow proper sanitary guidelines.

SURFACE TRANSMISSION MITIGATION:

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• Ensure that proper sanitary measures are being taken by the departments and corresponding equipment and space, with the assistance of the producer, department heads and managers. 

• Designate individual(s) for overall housekeeping.

• Post signage to remind people to wash their hands.

• Designate area to receive deliveries outside vs. inside office / motorhome and publicly post sanitary policies clearly for messengers and deliveries.

• Provide no-touch trash disposal.

• Supply appropriate disposal receptacles for PPE.

• Provide appropriate disinfectant supplies to all personnel.

Clients, Agency & Crew

• Maintain regular housekeeping practices in your immediate space, including routine cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces, equipment, and other elements of the work environment.

• Use appropriate disinfectant to avoid damaging surfaces.

COMMON AREA TRANSMISSION MITIGATION:         

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• Provide a sensor-activated environment when possible (water coolers, toilets, faucets, soap dispensers, hand dryers, and hand sanitizer dispensers).

• Provide finger cots or gloves for any shared equipment (e.g. copy machine, microwave).

• Assign individual (or small group access) designated printers and scanners when possible.

• Where possible, limit employees who can access different areas to be able to confine contact in tight areas (machine room, IT area, bullpens, etc).

• Assign tasks to specific individuals when possible (e.g. one person turns office lights on/off, one person adjusts thermostats, etc).

• Provide specific office supplies, such as pens (and have individuals label and keep them).

• Clean and sanitize all surfaces including high touch areas (fixtures, light switches, appliance handles, and buttons, etc.) on arrival and departure of staff and clients.

• Ensure adequate stock of paper and plastic products exists (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.).

• Eliminate self-serve areas in the kitchen (includes coffee).○ Do not provide snack bowls or unpackaged goods.○ Do not provide fruit that isn’t individually wrapped.○ Do not provide shared platters (charcuterie, cheese and crackers, etc).

• Stagger group meals to allow for social distancing guidelines.

Clients, Agency & Crew

• Use your cell phone as opposed to a landline.

• Park and move your own car.

• Use personal/reusable water bottles (clearly labeled with owner's name), dishes, and flatware when sanitary conditions for use can be maintained. Otherwise, use ecologically friendly single use flatware, plates, and cups.

• Use contactless payment (as opposed to petty cash) whenever possible.

• Do not share cell phones, tablets, or computers.