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Call Sheet Safety Notes: The Production Coordinator's Guide to Emergency & Hospital Info

A comprehensive guide to formatting safety notes, emergency contacts, and nearest hospital details on your production call sheets, including copy-paste examples and workflow tips.

In film production, the daily call sheet is the official record of a shoot's safety plan. For Production Coordinators and Assistant Directors, drafting safety notes and verifying the nearest hospital information are critical duties that ensure crew safety and protect the production from liability.

1. The Nearest Hospital Rule: ER vs. Urgent Care

Always list a facility with a 24-hour Emergency Room (ER), not a walk-in clinic. In an emergency, clinics will redirect you to an ER, losing vital time. When listing the hospital, include its official name, precise address, direct Emergency Department phone line, and the travel distance or time from set.

2. Writing Actionable Safety Notes

Generic notes like 'be safe' offer no practical or legal protection. Your safety notes should address specific daily hazards:

  • Special Action and Stunts: Define boundaries for crew and specify who is allowed in the active shooting area.
  • Prop Weapons: Outline protocols requiring all props to be managed by a licensed armorer.
  • Weather Hazards: Include alerts for extreme temperatures, wind, or rain, specifying hydration or warming resources.
  • Rigging and Electrical: Detail high-risk zones, reminding crew when hard hats are required.

3. Key Emergency Contacts

Position critical contact numbers at the top of your safety block. Make sure to list direct phone lines for the Set Medic, Health and Safety Coordinator, 1st Assistant Director (1st AD), and Production Coordinator.

4. Streamlining Set Safety with Easy Call Sheets

Using manual spreadsheets to coordinate safety plans can lead to outdated information and chaos. Easy Call Sheets helps production teams build and distribute clear call sheets instantly. Key features include automatic weather integration for real-time hazard planning, easy safety manual attachments, a live confirmation dashboard, and mobile-optimized access without requiring crew login.

5. Quick Safety Note Templates

Standard Safety Note: Keep paths clear. Report injuries to the Set Medic or 1st AD. Nearest 24-hour ER is [Name] at [Address].
Night Shoot Note: Low visibility. Safety vests are mandatory near roads. Flashlights are available at the production cart.
Public Road Note: Watch for traffic. High-visibility vests required. Do not block public paths without approval.

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