Health and Safety Law Report

Lights, Camera, OSHA? Safety in Film and TV Production

Health and Safety Law Report

Alec Baldwin recently accidentally shot and killed a crew member while on set for a film, Rust.  How could that happen?  In this episode Abbie and Doug explore the safety hazards found on the sets of television and film productions like Rust and others.  They discuss the helicopter tragedy that killed three actors and injured six others during the filming of The Twilight Zone:  The Movie, back in 1982.   And finally, stick around for the end of the episode to hear "The Wilhelm," the most famous scream in film and television.  First appearing in the 1950s, The Wilhelm scream has been used by sound designers in over 300 productions, including Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Simpsons, Raiders of the Lost Arc, and even Toy Story.