310-663-2351
Safety solutions to keep your production safe, on schedule and zero shut downs.
ASSURANCE PRODUCTION SAFETY SERVICES, LLC
ALWAYS ANTICIPATING YOUR NEXT MOVE:
Assurance Production Safety Services , LLC implements safety solutions throughout the entire production process by always anticipating your next move. We customize your production’s OSHA mandated safety program to meet Federal and State requirements while identifying and eliminating hazards, providing safety training and monitoring throughout the course of production. A pro-active safety culture minimizes the possibility of injuries, production shut downs and cost overruns.
MICHAEL J. UHLMAN, OWNER
Safety Professional
EHS safety professional since 1995 implementing Federal and State OSHA standards on studio productions in CA, GA, MA, NY and IL. I have provided EHS production safety representative services on both foreign and domestic productions with zero production shutdowns including: feature films, TV pilots, episodic and mini-series, special events and commercials.
Lead production safety representative on feature films with budgets ranging from $ 60M-$162M: TV pilots, episodic and mini-series with budgets ranging from $5M-$20M.
Completed risk assessments for productions including: SPFX, Stunts, Rigging, Locations, Tech and Director Scouts, Workers Compensation, Accident Investigations, Earthquake, Fire, Property, General liability, and Marine Work.
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Additional prior safety experience included working in the insurance industry writing and implementing safety programs for various clients in construction, scaffolding, cranes, scissor lifts, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, environmental and hazardous waste haulers in 26 states. Property and liability inspection types included earthquake, fire, general liability, environmental, manufacturing and general contractors.​
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Whatever safety challenges your production encounters we’ll provide sound advice and professional guidance every step of the way. Take a look at what Assurance Production Safety Services LLC can offer your production.
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References available upon request.
CERTIFICATIONS &Â CREDENTIALS
CASTF Certified Safety Advisor for CA SB-132
Certified Fire Safety Officer, CA
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OSHA CERTIFICATIONS:
OSHA 30, OSHA 10
OSHA Ariel Boom Lift
OSHA Hazardous Waste Handling
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3M Fall Protection Competent Person
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Red Cross: FIRST AID/CPR/AED
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Firearms and Weapons Training
(Constable)
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Asbestos Building Inspector
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Lithium Battery Handling and Transport
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PADI: Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
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Thermal imaging: Electrical/Mechanical
& Optical Gas
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INCLUSIVE SERVICES:
PRODUCTION SAFETY PROTOCOLS IMPLEMENTATION
PRODUCTION SERVICES & ACTIVITIES:
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SCRIPT BREAKDOWN: Stunts, SPFX, Marine, Aviation, Working with Minors and Intimacy Scenes.
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RISK ASSESSMENTS: Conducted risk assessments: SPFX, Stunts, Rigging, Marine Work & Scouts.
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EHS SUPERVISION: Lead Production Safety Representative on feature films and TV productions.
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SPECIAL EVENTS: Implemented studio protocols for Aviation, Rigging, Electrical, EAP’s.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS: I wrote “Boots On The Ground” EAP’s for Earthquake, Active Shooter, Hurricane & Tornados.
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS: on production locations: identified root accident causes and implemented corrective measures.
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MARINE WORK: Ocean, Rivers, Waterfalls, Pools, Lakes and Scuba Diving Crew Vetting.
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AVIATION: Aircraft and Drone protocols, document preparation assistance.
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STUNTS include: Autos, Trucks, Motorcycles, Gunfights, Fire Suits, and High Risk Rigging.
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SPECIAL EFFECTS: Explosions, Pyrotechnics, Atmosphere, Fire & Rain, “Squibs”, Bullet “Hits”, “Blanks” or “Dummy” rounds.
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RAILROAD WORK: Filming on railroad tracks, with location's department submitted required documents for permits and legal/risk management approval for studio protocols.
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HEAT ILLNESS TEAMS: Wrote protocols for HIT services and vetting. Supervised HIT in Georgia.
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PRODUCTION & SPECIAL EVENTS: location, director and tech scouts, pre-planning and film location inspections.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS: Asbestos, Mold and Lead Paint inspections, pre-production locations and on stages assessments.
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SAFETY DATA SHEETS: Confirmed production SDS logs are current and meet OSHA requirements.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL: Organized production’s hazardous materials protocols for storage and removal.
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CREDITS:
Service Subtitle
FEATURE FILMS:
Apple TV
“Little Man”
“Emancipation”
“Artimus”
"Wolfs”
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Paramount Pictures
“The Lost City”
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TELEVISION:
Apple TV Plus
”Manhunt”
“Palm Royale”
”Carpe”
”Ski”
​"Me"
"Sugar S 1"
"Government Cheese"
"Best Foot Forward"
"High Desert"
"Widows Bay"
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Paramount Plus
”American Gigolo”
”Station Eleven”
”Made For Love”
”Corozon”
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Address:
1248 Val Vista St
Pomona, Los Angeles County 91768
USA
Email:
Phone:
310-663-2351