We’re advocates for a safe set. Best practices include safety trainings, pre-production and daily production safety meetings, keeping safety certifications current, following protocols outlined in the production safety manuals, being an advocate for safety by standing up for safety, and communicating safety concerns to the chain of command and union.

Here are some resources to ensure a safe and successful production in New Mexico —


FOR EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911.


SAFETY BULLETINS


NMFO SAFETY RESOURCE PARTNERS —


OSHA

The State Of NM Occupational Health and Safety Bureau implements and enforces NM Health & Safety Act.

  • A complaint can be generated by employees or an employee representative by requesting an inspection if they believe unsafe or unhealthful conditions exist in their workplace*

  • (505) 476-8700 /Ask for the compliance officer on duty to discuss your complaint

  • Complaints.OSHA@state.nm.us

  • https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/NM/areaoffice

To report an emergency, fatality, or imminent life-threatening situation please contact our toll-free number immediately:

  • 1-800-321-OSHA (6742)

  • TTY 1-877-889-5627

  • * To file a complaint or a referral, the complainant must provide the entity’s name, location, and description of the problem. Employees have the right to file complaints about workplace safety and health hazards. Further, the Act gives you the right to anonymity. You are not obligated to give information such as your name, address, and phone number. We do not reveal or discuss this information with anyone.

The Industry Safety Hotline

  • A general number that will take you to the Studio Safety Hotlines and Contract Services’ Production Affairs & Safety Department for questions related to industry Safety Bulletins or on-set safety.

  • (888)-7SAFELY / (888)-772-3359

IATSE LOCAL 480

  • To report any issues on set, contact your on-site union rep.

  • (505) 986-9512

  • https://local480.com/

  • info@iatselocal480.com

  • IATSE Safety Hotline: Toll-free: (844) IA AWARE / (844) 422-9273 / Monday – Friday

SAG-Aftra

Teamsters Local 492

  • Any teamster-related issues on set: (505) 344-1925 ext 14

  • Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm. Leave a message outside of regular hours.

  • https://local492film.org/

International Cinematographers

Non-Union Productions

New Mexico Crisis and Access Line

  • If you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, mental health or substance use concern, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line or Peer- to-Peer Warmline.

  • Crisis Line (855) NMCRISIS (662-7474) 24/7

  • Warm Line (855) 466-7100 7am to 11:30pm

  • https://nmcrisisline.com/


OSHA Job Safety and Health



NMFO Safety Resource Partners