15 January 2021
The New Zealand screen sector is being hailed for its innovative approach to managing COVID- 19.
A new partnership between the film industry, ScreenSafe and WorkSafe New Zealand saw the creation of a world class guidance document for the management of COVID-19 in the workplace.
WorkSafe’s Engagement Lead Ruth Cook said the pandemic and imminent lockdowns meant the industry needed to act quickly if they wanted to continue filming.
With this in mind, a committee which included representation from right across the industry, as well as WorkSafe created guidance that would allow for filming to continue – while minimising the risk of COVID-19 transmission.