COVID 19 - STYLING POLICY GUIDE

WE ARE READY !

AS EVERY BRIEF IS UNIQUE, EACH BRIEF WILL BE ASSESSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS BUT PLEASE SEE GUIDELINES BELOW OF WAYS OF WORKING INCLUDING HOW TO MANAGE :

N.B AOP GUIDELINES TO BE ADHERED, SEE BELOW & PPE TO BE WORN WHEN HANDLING WARDROBE/PROPS.

- Styling prep and sourcing

- Handling of props & wardrobe – set up

- Dressing people and tweaks on set & how to maintain a level of social distance

- Pack down & returns

** PLEASE DO CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECTS AND WE CAN GET GOING TO DO AMAZING WORK WITHIN THE SAFETY GUIDELINES TO DELIVER THE BEST CONTENT FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS **

EVERY BRFIEF IS UNIQUE, EACH BRIEF WILL BE ASSESSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, SEE GUIDE BELOW.

- Styling prep and sourcing

- Handling of props & Wardrobe – set up

- Dressing people and tweaks on set & how to maintain a level of social distance / sanitation

- Pack down & Returns

- AOP GUIDELINES TO BE ADHERED TO SEE PAGES 2 & 3

1. BRIEF / CONCEPTS / MOODBOARDS

a. Wardrobe / costume

- ENSURE AOP GUIDELINES ARE ADHERED TO

- REMOTE FITTING CAN BE ARRANGED PRE SHOOT IF NEEDED (ALLOW TIME)

b. Props / Art Department materials and Sets

- ENSURE AOP GUIDELINES ARE ADHERED TO

- PPM – CLIENT / PHOTOGRAPHER & AGENCY TO AGREE PROPS TO BE HIRED / PURCHASED

FOR RETURNS OF UNWORN CLOTHES AND PROPS, THE STYLING / PROPS TEAM WILL WASH AND DISINFECT HANDS REGULALRY WHEN HANDLING ANY WARDROBE / PROPS AND REPACK AND RETURN

ANY PRODUCT FOR THE CLIENT POST SHOOT NEED TO BE LEFT FOR 72 HOURS BEFORE HANDLING AGAIN

2. SHOOT – (N.B IF UNWELL PRODUCTION / PHOTOGRAPHER TO BE ADVISED IMMEDIATELY AND SUGGEST STAND IN

(if any of the styling team feel unwell, they will stand down immediately and self isolate and advise the photographer and production team and will suggest a backup, ensuring a safe handover is completed)

- DRIVE SELF TO SET OR TAKE TAXI WITH KIT AND PROPS / WARDROBE (COURIER FIRM TO BE REPUTABLE WITH EXCELLENT COVID POLICY IN PLACE)

- MAKE AREA SAFE AND CLEAN. PREPARATION TO TAKE PLACE OF SPACE TO BE USED – IF PPE NOT PROVIDED BY PRODUCTION, PLEASE ADVISE SO WE CAN ARRANGE

- WILL PREPARE / CLEAN ITEMS TO BE HANDLED ON SET AND KEEP CLEAN (PROPS - ONLY PROP STYLIST / CREW TO HANDLE PROPS)

- WARDROBE – 3-5 APPROVED OUTFITS TO BE SELECTED IN ADVANCE OF SHOOT FROM MOODBOARDS, THESE WILL BE PREPPED TO BE SHOOT READY BY STYLIST IN PPE (GLOVES or SANITISED HANDS / MASK AND FULLY SANITISED KIT)

SHOOT ETIQUETE

- ONLY PROPS / STYLING TEAM TO HANDLE SET PROPS (WITH GLOVES, SANITISED HANDS & MASKS AND DISINFECTANT SPRAY WHEN NEEDED)

- ONLY STYLING / PROPS TEAM TO HANDLE WARDROBE

- WARDROBE TWEAKS CAN BE DONE IN MASK AND SANITISED HANDS / GLOVES (IF MODEL CANNOT RECTIFY THEMSELVES AND WITH MODELS PERMISSION

3. PACK UP & POST

- ONLY STYLING / PROPS TEAM TO HANDLE PROPS / WARDROBE TO PACK UP

- UNUSED CLOTHING MUST BE PACKED WITH SANITISED HANDS OR WITH GLOVES ON TO RETURN TO SOURCE

- WORN WARDROBE TO BE BAGGED AND DONATED WHEN SAFE

AOP GUIDELINES

2.9 WARDROBE

(a) If fittings have to be done in person, then the stylist can set up clothes and supervise fitting from a safe distance.

(b) If fittings can be done at home they should be, relayed via video-call or photos.

(c) Stylist to utilise existing/talent-owned options where possible (shops and hire companies are/may be currently closed through risk of infection).

(d) Talent to dress themselves wherever possible.

(e) If styling team need to break 2m-distancing they need to wear enhanced PPE (Tier 2 - see PPE and sanitisation section below).

2.13 HIRED EQUIPMENT

(a) COVID-19 can (in certain circumstances) survive up to 72 hours on plastic and steel, so try to work out advance collection/delivery/quarantine of kit/materials where possible. If that is not possible, apply a thorough sanitation process.

(b) All equipment hire facilities should have their own risk assessments and health and safety practices and should provide you with a copy.

(d) As equipment is usually expensive and specialised, please rely on crew or companies to clean before and after hire with instructions on how to wipe down during hire period for sanitation.

(e) Try and only use suppliers with their own clear COVID-19 protocols.

2.17 PPE AND SANITISATION

(a) Production to have supplies of PPE for those needing to wear it:

(i) Tier 1 - basic PPE: masks (N95/P2/FFP2) and gloves

Note that wearing gloves needs to be managed correctly - wear for single use activities and remove, also in the event that masks become mandatory, the AOP will update according to government guidelines.

(iii) Tier 2 - enhanced PPE: mask/respirator (N99/P3/FFP3), visor and gloves.

Those who need to break 2m-distancing and for a length of time to carry out their duties may need to wear enhanced PPE. Crew likely to be required to wear enhanced PPE depending on circumstances will include (but are not limited to): Camera crew if gathering around camera; styling if needing to tend to talent; HMU if needing to work on talent; medic if needing to assess symptoms.

NOTE: remember the correct procedure for donning and removal of PPE: (1) Wash and dry hands thoroughly, (2) Put on mask, (3) Put on gloves. (4) Removal is a reversal of 1,2 and 3, i.e., remove gloves first.

(b) A separate covered bin should be provided for safe and immediate disposal of tissues and PPE.

(c) Production must have sufficient PPE of both tiers for all crew, and should bear in mind procurement timings and supplier credibility in respect of safety standards and environmental issues, and without knowingly compromising supplies to frontline care workers.

(d) Only remove talent's PPE when essential.

(e) Clearly indicated and visible spacious hygiene stations for hand-washing, with plentiful supply of alcohol-based (60% min) hand sanitiser and wipes

(f) Each individual is responsible for keeping their own area and equipment clean.

(g) Clear health etiquette to be on posters around set (e.g: Wear appropriate PPE at all times / When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow / Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth & put down and pickup items rather than handing / Do not shake hands, nor hug & maintain 2m-distancing, etc.).