Maintain props

​This standard is about caring for props, including their use and maintenance during production, and storage when not in use. This standard also covers aspects of health and safety when handling and dealing with props.

Props can be either those that have been hired, or those that belong to the production company, or product placements, or all of these.

This standard may be suitable for all props roles.

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1. provide props as required by the shooting schedule
2. handle props with care to maintain their condition
3. check that props are in a safe condition for use to protect yourself and others from danger
4. record and report any damaged or malfunctioning props
5. check props which are not in use, confirm they are fit for purpose, and store them appropriately and safely
6. check that working props will function throughout the production period
7. carry out modifications and running repairs when required
8. confirm the arrangements for modifications and repairs when these cannot be carried out on the set
9. make arrangements for repair or replacement when required
10. handle and store consumable props in line with hygiene regulations
11. check and confirm the facilities for storing consumable props
12. keep items in positions to enable safe retrieval and in line with production schedules
13. store props when they are not in use
14. keep records of the location and condition of props
15. return props and other materials to suppliers, hirers, or storage in the agreed condition accompanied by the relevant documentation

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1. the importance and value of each prop to the production
2. different types of props, their characteristics and uses
3. how to check that all required props are available for the production
4. procedures for protecting all props
5. specific procedures for protecting higher value props
6. safe handling and storage requirements for different types of props and materials
7. how to avoid damaging props and other materials when checking them
8. how to identify faulty props, what actions to take, who to inform and how to amend the documentation
9. methods of repairing different types of props
10. arrangements for dealing with props which cannot be repaired during the production session
11. methods of preserving the condition of props and materials
12. the cost implications of the loss of, or damage to, product placement items
13. arrangements for returning props and other materials
14. arrangements for storing, recycling, or disposing of props and other materials following the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and protocols
15. the importance of keeping records of props usage

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2026

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Current

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Original

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ScreenSkills

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SKSPRP9

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Arts, Media and Publishing, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Media and Communication, Media Associate Professionals, Performing Arts

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3417

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props; care for props; use and maintenance of props; storage of props; review safety of props; return and store props;

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