Crew guidelines

Welcome to the crew. These guidelines keep every job smooth and safe, for you, your colleagues and the client. By accepting an assignment, you agree to them.

Two abbreviations you will hear a lot: CC is the Crew Chief, your point of contact on site. PM is the Project Manager, who follows up the project.

In 30 seconds
Safety shoes on, always.
Be there at least 15 minutes before the start and check in with the CC.
No alcohol or drugs, not even during breaks.
Mark and report defective equipment.
Invoices via Peppol, with PO number CREW.

Before the job

Preparation

• Check the plans, drawings and load list in advance.
• Missing information or equipment? Report it to the CC or PM.
• Leaving from Ampli with the team? Let us know in advance.
• Carpool where you can.
• Bring your own toolbox.

Clothing

• Wear clean, professional and safe work clothing.
• Corporate events, gala dinners and fashion shows: all black. Long black trousers, a black T-shirt or shirt without a logo and clean black shoes.
• Leave clothing or merchandise of competitors at home.
• Check the weather forecast and bring what you need: rain gear, warm clothes, sunscreen, a cap and enough water.

On the job

Arrival and departure

• Be there at least 15 minutes before the start or departure.
• Check in with the CC when you arrive, and check out with the CC or PM when you leave.
• Delayed or ill? Inform the CC or PM right away.

Safety

Always

• Safety shoes.
• Fall protection where there is a risk of falling.
• A helmet when work is done above you, during rigging, truss or hoisting work, or when the venue requires it.
• Valid certificates at hand: TMB, VCA, aerial work platform, forklift, BA4/BA5.
• Report unsafe situations to the CC or PM right away.

Never

• Alcohol, drugs or other narcotics during working hours, during breaks or behind the wheel.
• Operate machines you are not authorised to use.

First-aid kits are in the lighting dimmer racks, vans and trucks.

If something happens

Every incident, accident or near miss is reported. That is how we learn from it.

1. Make the situation safe.
2. Give first aid if needed.
3. Inform the CC or PM.
4. The CC fills in the incident form via the QR code on the first-aid kit in the dimmer rack.

Equipment and vehicles

• Handle the equipment with care.
• Report damage to a vehicle right away.
• Fines with an Ampli vehicle are for the driver, unless agreed otherwise in writing.

Defective equipment?

1. Mark it with orange tape or gaffa.
2. Write down what is wrong.
3. Mark the flight case as well.
4. Report it to the CC right away.

Working together on site

• Follow the instructions of the CC.
• Client asks for something or something changes? Check with the CC first.
• Keep work zones, walkways and emergency exits clear.
• Keep disturbance for clients, visitors and neighbours to a minimum.
• We work as a team: we help each other, step in where needed and think one step ahead.

Photos and social media

• Do not post photos, videos or information about a job on your own social media without permission from the CC.
• Took some great photos? Send them to Wouter: wouter@ampli.be or via WhatsApp at 0485 73 26 39.

After the job

Invoicing for freelancers

We work with fixed rates per role. You will find them in the invitation by e-mail. Nothing received? Let us know.

Always invoice via Peppol to
Ampli bv
BE0427.728.626
Leuvensesteenweg 128, 3191 Hever, Belgium

Include on your invoice

• your full name (not only your company name)
• date and name of the job
• your role and rate
• extra kilometres, if you drive more than 100 km per day
• PO number: CREW

Students and flexi-jobs

You will receive a contract via Amplo a few days before the job. Please sign it as soon as possible.

Questions?

For planning and general questions, contact Bram Godts: crew@ampli.be or 015 30 06 34.