Because it’s better to be safe than sorry

Major fires and minor accidents are not rare in the world of television. Given the dizzying pace at which the industry functions, very often safety measures take a back seat while the show goes on. We ask TV’s popular faces what it is that they’d like to see change, in the context of television’s security and safety.

Jaswir Kaur: I think that the upper limit for work hours put in by actors and technicians in television should be capped at 12 hours. We need enough time to travel back to our home, eat, rest and rejuvenate in order to come to the sets the next day with a fresh approach and mind. I would definitely say that the first thing that needs to be looked into is the work hours.

Srishty Rode There should be enough water drums placed at different places across the sets since we work with large crews. The air conditioning should be kept in check with units serviced from time to time. Electricity wiring should be also checked periodically to avoid short circuit since most accidents stem from poor wiring. Lastly, hygienic environment must be maintained at all costs.

Vipul Roy: I’d say that there should be mosquitoes repellents everywhere and also fire extinguishers. Since a lot of shooting is done outdoors, it is very important that one keeps outdoor insects and pests at bay. Given the instances of fire breakouts, fire extinguishers are an absolute must too. Apart from that, there should be potted plants in abundance so that there is enough clean air to breathe.

Delnaaz Irani: There should be fire extinguishers at accessible places in various areas across the sets. The neatness and hygiene of the place should be maintained too. And very importantly, one must ensure that the food served to the actors and the crew is healthy since most of the meals are had at work. It’s would be great if the food served came without soda for instance.