NyCEImage Productions Inc/Studio 4 Sets COVID-19 Policy
General Safety/ Preventative Measures, Self-Assessment and Assumption of Risk
General Safety in Studio 4 Sets
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As outlined by Ottawa Public Health, in an enclosed public space, every person who enters or remains on the set must wear a mask that covers their mouth, nose, and chin (unless exempted) as per the City of Ottawa’s Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law. Wearing a mask does not replace other protective measures including physical distancing, hand washing, not touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands and self-monitoring for COVID-19.
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Everyone is to maintain a 2m distance from each other when they are not filming.
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If people will be projecting their voices (speeches, shouting, singing), then greater distancing is prudent.
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Sanitizer will be available for frequent hand sanitizing.
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We encourage everyone to wash their hands regularly during their time with us.
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Our set and premises have been configured and operated in such a way as to enable persons to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres 6 feet) from other persons, except where necessary for the filming of the movie or television production.
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Only the staff of Studio 4 Sets is permitted to set up and touch the camera, lenses, lights and other studio equipment during the shoot.
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Clients are not permitted to come close to the camera.
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Studio 4 Sets also provides contactless methods of payment (tapping credit or debit cards) instead of cash.
Number of People in the Premises
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Studio 4 Sets will be restricting the number of production staff and studio audience members to ensure ease of movement and to maintain two metres/six feet between people. This includes, admitting fewer clients at a given time.
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We require all studio clients or audience members to reserve their space in advance.
Cleanliness for your Comfort
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All furniture and props will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before each shoot.
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In addition to routine cleaning, surfaces that have frequent contact with hands are cleaned and disinfected after each session and when visibly dirty. Special attention is paid to commonly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, toilet handles, counters,touch screen surfaces, and shared materials, equipment, workstations, keypads, etc.
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Persons who provide hair or makeup services must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Self Assessment
We ask that all clients before coming to the studio, do a self assessment.
If you are a feeling any of the following symptoms:
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Fever or chills
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Cough
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Runny nose, nasal congestion or sneezing without other known cause
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Sore throat
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Difficulty breathing or swallowing
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Unexplained fatigue or malaise
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Headaches
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Decrease (or loss) of sense of taste or smell
Please stay home and visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus for more information or call Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 to speak with a registered nurse.
Assumption of Risk
COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily from person-to-person contact. By agreeing to take part in a photography shoot or visit our studio, you agree to the following terms. Once you appear on set, your agreement to the following terms is irrevocable.
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I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that participating in this shoot may expose me to COVID-19, a virus that could cause illness, serious health complications, and even death.
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I voluntarily agree to assume all risks associated with participating in this shoot with respect to COVID-19.
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I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless Studio 4 Sets from all claims relating to my participation in this shoot.
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I further agree to immediately alert Studio 4 Sets if I am experiencing any known symptoms of COVID-19 or other unusual and inexplicable health-related symptoms within 14 days of the shoot.