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1. Isolate Isolate the person from other crewmembers and

provide a disposable surgical mask.

3. Transport

Ensure the person has transportation to his/her home or to a

medical facility.

4. Clean

Clean all areas the person had been. This may mean evacuating those areas. Use PPE when cleaning.

5. Identify

Identify who, on the production, had close contact with the infected person

in the 48 hours before s/he started showing symptoms.

Send those people home to isolate.

6. Clean

Clean the area where the close contact people were working and all common areas they have been. This may mean evacuating those areas.

Use PPE when cleaning.

7. Review

Review risk management protocols relating to COVID and whether

workflows need to change. Keep workers updated as policies change.

If the suspected or confirmed case of COVID is not at work when diagnosed

2. Identify

Identify who, on the production, had close contact

with the infected person in the 48 hours before s/he

started showing symptoms. Send those people home to

isolate. Allow workers to raise

3. Clean

Clean all areas the person had been. This may mean evacuating those areas. Use PPE

when cleaning.

4. Review

Review risk management protocols relating to COVID and

whether workflows need to change. Keep

workers updated as policies change

Remember:

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C O V I D S A F E R W O R K E N V I R O N M E N T G U I D E L I N E S

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Section 1 ~ COVID TEAM ....................................................................................................................................... 6

COVID COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CCO) ................................................................................................................ 6

Qualifications / Training ............................................................................................................................... 6

Skills .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................................. 7

MEDICAL EXPERTS ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Section 2 ~ HEALTH SCREENING & TESTING ......................................................................................................... 8

PASSCARD SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................... 8

COVID TESTING ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Test Result Notification ................................................................................................................................ 9

International Testing .................................................................................................................................. 10

Testing Frequency ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Section 3 ~ EXPOSURE, INFECTION, AND RESPONSE .......................................................................................... 12

SYMPTOMS AT HOME ..................................................................................................................................... 12

SYMPTOMS AT WORK ..................................................................................................................................... 12

REPORTING & RESPONDING TO A COVID CASE .............................................................................................. 12

Contact Tracing ........................................................................................................................................... 13

RETURNING TO WORK AFTER A COVID CASE ................................................................................................. 14

Symptoms-Based Strategy .......................................................................................................................... 14

Test-Based Strategy .................................................................................................................................... 14

Close Contact Exposures ............................................................................................................................ 15

Symptomatic Cases ..................................................................................................................................... 15

WIDE-SPREAD EXPOSURE ............................................................................................................................... 15

Section 4 ~ TEMPORARY COVID PAID SICK LEAVE .............................................................................................. 15

ELIGIBLE COVID EVENTS ................................................................................................................................. 16

Section 5 ~ TRAINING & SIGNAGE ...................................................................................................................... 16

SPECIALIZED TRAINING ................................................................................................................................... 17

Section 6 ~ PHYSICAL DISTANCING ..................................................................................................................... 17

GENERAL GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................................... 17

WORKFLOW CONSIDERATIONS – SHIFTS, SPACES, AND PODS ...................................................................... 18

REMOTE WORK ............................................................................................................................................... 18

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Meetings ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

Production Office, Sustainability, Accounting, and Art Department Staff ................................................. 19

Casting ........................................................................................................................................................ 19

Buyers ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

Writers Rooms ............................................................................................................................................ 19

Editorial Offices .......................................................................................................................................... 19

UNAVOIDABLE CLOSE CONTACT ..................................................................................................................... 20

Cast/Above-the-Line ................................................................................................................................... 20

Background ................................................................................................................................................. 20

Hair/Make-Up ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Wardrobe ................................................................................................................................................... 21

Transportation ............................................................................................................................................ 21

Scouting & Locations .................................................................................................................................. 21

Video Village ............................................................................................................................................... 22

Behind the Scenes/Marketing Materials/Stills ........................................................................................... 22

OUTSIDE THE WORKPLACE ............................................................................................................................. 22

Section 7 ~ PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ..................................................................................... 22

MASKS ............................................................................................................................................................. 23

KN95 Respirators ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Paper/Surgical Masks ................................................................................................................................. 24

Cloth (minimum 2-layer) Masks ................................................................................................................. 24

DISPOSABLE GLOVES ...................................................................................................................................... 25

PAPER GOWNS ................................................................................................................................................ 25

EYE PROTECTION ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Goggles ....................................................................................................................................................... 25

Face shields................................................................................................................................................. 25

DISPOSAL OF PPE ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Section 8 ~ PERSONAL HYGIENE ......................................................................................................................... 25

PERSONAL HYGIENE GUIDELINES ................................................................................................................... 26

HANDWASHING AND SANITIZING STATIONS ................................................................................................. 26

Section 9 ~ CLEANING & DISINFECTING .............................................................................................................. 26

CLEANING V. DISINFECTING ............................................................................................................................ 27

Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 27

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Disinfecting ................................................................................................................................................. 27

CLEANING & DISINFECTING SUPPLIES ............................................................................................................ 27

CLEANING HARD SURFACES ............................................................................................................................ 27

CLEANING SOFT OR POROUS SURFACES ........................................................................................................ 27

LAUNDERING CLOTHING, TOWELS, LINENS .................................................................................................... 28

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING AREAS EXPOSED TO COVID ........................................................................... 28

STAFFING ........................................................................................................................................................ 28

HVAC/AIRFLOW .............................................................................................................................................. 28

DEPARTMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................................ 29

Hair/Makeup .............................................................................................................................................. 29

Costumes .................................................................................................................................................... 29

Transportation ............................................................................................................................................ 29

Equipment .................................................................................................................................................. 29

Props and Weapons .................................................................................................................................... 29

Locations and Sets ...................................................................................................................................... 29

Section 10 ~ TRAVEL ........................................................................................................................................... 30

TESTING .......................................................................................................................................................... 30

Section 11 ~ ON STAGE vs. ON LOCATION .......................................................................................................... 30

ON STAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 31

ON LOCATION ................................................................................................................................................. 31

Indoor Locations ......................................................................................................................................... 31

Outdoor Locations ...................................................................................................................................... 31

Section 12 ~ FOOD AND DRINK ........................................................................................................................... 32

GENERAL GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................................... 32

CATERING........................................................................................................................................................ 32

Meal Service ............................................................................................................................................... 32

Dining Areas ................................................................................................................................................ 33

Staff ............................................................................................................................................................ 33

Sanitization ................................................................................................................................................. 33

CRAFT SERVICE ................................................................................................................................................ 33

PRODUCTION/POST-PRODUCTION OFFICE MEALS/CRAFTY .......................................................................... 34

Section 13 ~ POST-PRODUCTION FINISHING ...................................................................................................... 34

COLOR CORRECTION/SOUND MIX .................................................................................................................. 34

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ADR/LOOP GROUP .......................................................................................................................................... 34

APPENDIX 1 ~ “SMALL FOOTPRINT” PRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 35

PRE-PRODUCTION AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................ 35

DURING PRODUCTION, ON LOCATION ........................................................................................................... 35

AFTER THE SHOOT/WRAP ............................................................................................................................... 36

RESOURCES ..................................................................................................................................................... 36

APPENDIX 2 ~ LA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS .................................................................................... 37

APPENDIX 3 ~ NY STATE DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS ........................................................................ 38

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INTRODUCTION This manual offers production and post-production guidelines and procedures to help minimize and manage the spread of COVID-19. Individual productions will need to adapt these guidelines based on their specific needs, but the overall intent of the guidelines should be applied, unless exceptions have been discussed with, and approved by, the HBO/HBO Max Production and/or Post Executive. The safety of the cast and crew must always be prioritized. The guidelines captured in this manual are not meant to supersede personal safety concerns when it comes to other potential workplace dangers or emergencies (i.e. heavy-lifting or evacuations).

These protocols are expected to evolve as government requirements change, medical guidance evolves, and as industry experience informs best practices; consequently, this should be treated as a working document.

COVID safety protocols must be communicated via call sheet memos and safety meetings on an as-needed basis per show, depending on a day’s work. Safety meetings should be executed in a way that does not compromise physical distancing efforts (i.e. via pre-recorded, secure video blast). Communicate protocols often and early.

On all call sheets and prep schedules, include a “no visitors to our workplace, no exceptions” notice.

Cast and crew are expected to follow our policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

For domestic and international productions, Warner Media has established an Employee Assistance Program to help cast and crew through this challenging time. Cast and crew may access this program via the toll-free number 800-833-8707. When asked, simply identify as an employee of Warner Media. For more information, see the last page of this manual.

For clarity’s sake, the terms COVID-19/Coronavirus/SARS-CoV-2 have been simplified to “COVID” in this manual.

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Section 1 ~ COVID TEAM Every show will assemble a COVID Team to plan, implement, manage, and enforce COVID-related policies across on-and off-production and post groups. COVID teams will vary by show depending on footprint, schedule, and size of cast and crew. A member of the COVID team, who has undergone sufficient training and has the authority to enforce the COVID safety protocols, must be present in production spaces during all work hours. Other than a COVID Compliance Officer, supplemental positions to consider may include: COVID Safety Officers, COVID Production Supervisors, Testing Coordinators, PPE Coordinators, and COVID PAs, among others of varying authority.

Additionally, consider on-set security personnel to assist in managing access to production spaces and policing on-the-ground protocols.

For HBO shows: COVID team members are required to use an HBO-provided, secure email address for all HBO business and cast/crew health-related discourse. Your Production Executive’s office will help initiate this process.

COVID COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CCO) A COVID Compliance Officer (CCO) will be assigned to each show, as soon as possible, and will be with the show every day. The CCO must always be available/accessible during work hours. This person will act as the COVID Team department head and is responsible for implementing, managing, and enforcing HBO/HBO Max’s COVID protocols. Reach out to your Production Executive for a list of pre-vetted and potentially-available COVID Compliance Officers. HBO/HBO Max will work in conjunction with shows to identify suitable candidates for the COVID Compliance Officer. Productions may source their own COVID Compliance Officer applicants but, prior to hiring someone, must first vet them through HBO/HBO Max Production. Qualifications may vary per show with some COVID Compliance Officers coming from a television production background versus a medical background.

The salary and associated costs for the COVID Compliance Officer will be charged to shows.

Qualifications / Training • Public health background, including but not limited to:

o EMT Training: First Responders/Paramedics, Fire Fighters o Scientists and Researchers with field training o Epidemiologists o Physicians o Nurses - Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) o Physician Assistants (PA) o Occupational Health and Safety professionals o Environmental Health professionals o Public Health Professors o Social Workers o Doctors Without Borders (retired) o Set Medic

• Emergency response background, including but not limited to: o Army Medic o Military training o Disaster response personnel

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o Search and Rescue Volunteers and other relevant experience

Skills • Interpret, implement, and support COVID guidelines • Communicate and educate effectively • Detail oriented and observant with the ability to disseminate new information as it is received • Understand the spread and prevention of infectious disease. Detect potential infection risks and

proactively eliminate hazards. • Able to help departments organize their workflow and prioritize multiple guidelines simultaneously

while working within required physical distancing practices. • Capable of negotiating and managing a variety of personalities. • Trained in sanitation and hygiene protocols, OSHA or otherwise.

Responsibilities • Communicate and enforce the studio’s COVID policies to the production. Be the day-to-day resource

and point of contact for all questions and concerns from cast and crew. • Train crew and work with all departments and new employees to eliminate barriers to compliance. • Serve as the principal conduit between the Producers, Studio, and Medical Experts to ensure legal and

medical compliance. Escalate issues to these parties in the event that issues related to COVID not outlined in the established policies arise and allow for dynamic adjustments according to changing best practices.

• Work with Producers, Location Managers, and the Sustainability Coordinator to develop plans for all production sites and shooting locations including shops, offices, stages, local and distant shooting locations.

• Coordinate interdepartmental communication, signage, and crew engagement in managing COVID risk .

• Advise on appropriate PPE use as designated per role of employee. • Identify potential COVID exposure, document recommended contact tracing, and follow up with

[affected] employee for remote monitoring/check-in while the employee is quarantined. Communicate with/obtain clearance from treating physician for approval for [employee to] return to work.

• Oversee the production’s Covid Team, which may include Covid Safety Officers, PPE Coordinators, and Covid PAs to help execute and adhere to the HBO and HBO Max Covid Safer Work Environment Guidelines potentially including:

o Keeping necessary records and paperwork of testing, temperature, incidents, recovery, etc. o Monitoring and maintaining adequate supply, distribution, use, donning and doffing, and

disposal of PPE o Supervise the cleaning and sanitation of all common areas, shared equipment, locations, sets,

vehicles, etc. Track and monitor incoming equipment per Covid protocols. o Overseeing the installation of handwashing stations and demonstrating and encouraging

proper handwashing technique.

MEDICAL EXPERTS Warner Media has retained medical experts and epidemiologists to help oversee the back-to-work production plan and advise how best to incorporate safe, show-specific practices re: COVID. Please speak to your Production Executive to be connected with an MD/Epidemiologist. Consultants can act as a liaison to COVID Compliance Officers and Producers for any COVID-related concerns and advice.

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Section 2 ~ HEALTH SCREENING & TESTING The production’s and post-production’s specific health screening measures must be in alignment with Warner Media’s policy, the industry-wide collective bargaining agreement, and in accordance with local law.

All cast, crew, and background must undergo daily health screenings, regardless of length of employment (dailies, weeklies, run-of-show, etc). Any non-production staff (essential visitors, union reps, site reps, stage managers, etc.) must adhere to the same screening protocols when accessing production spaces/interacting with production personnel.

Where it makes sense, consider health and safety “checkpoints” at entry to production-owned spaces to verify cast and crew health clearance. Only those cleared per the daily health screening will be admitted, verified by a COVID team member or security personnel.

PASSCARD SYSTEM Prior to reporting to work, all cast, crew, and necessary non-production staff must submit a daily health questionnaire and temperature check via Warner Media’s Passcard system. The Passcard site is available in multiple languages.

Once a show is approved for prep, Producers and COVID Compliance Officers must email their Production Executive and ProductionRTW@warnermedia.com to request a Passcard account and administrator access. The production will be assigned a code that links cast and crew to their show-specific Passcard platform. Crew/cast screening compliance and clearance will be tracked by the designated administrator(s) on a daily basis in Passcard. As a general rule, the COVID Compliance Officer should control access to the app. Administrator permissions must be limited to those who absolutely need it to perform job duties.

After self-reporting temperature and symptoms, a user will be granted a green pass (cleared) or a red pass (not cleared). If cast and crew find they are not cleared based on their symptoms or temperature, they must contact the COVID Compliance Officer before attempting to report for work. Those who do not clear the screening will be asked to consult their personal physician. Crew/cast may be required to display their green clearance pass before being allowed into production-owned spaces and vehicles.

Anyone who has not completed a health screening via Passcard and attempts to enter a production space must be given access to the Passcard system, and cleared, prior to entry.

See the below testing section for information on Passcard and COVID test result integration.

Visit this link for Passcard instructions. To troubleshoot access, or to request Passcard access, contact: ProductionRTW@warnermedia.com

COVID TESTING All COVID testing must comply with Warner Media policy and the industry-wide collective bargaining agreement. Any exceptions must be discussed with your studio point people in advance of undertaking any such exceptions.

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For US-based shows, Warner Media has partnered with Optum to provide PCR lab-based and rapid COVID testing. Optum’s subsidiary, MedExpress, hires out technicians/nurses on an as-needed basis to administer tests and to operate Abbott rapid test machines onsite.

US-based shows must use Optum as their testing provider unless an outside vendor has been pre-approved by Warner Media. Consult your Production Executive re: any 3rd party testing providers.

COVID Compliance Officers and production management are responsible for registering with Optum to set up their testing sites and strategies. Once registered, shows will be assigned an Optum rep who’ll help strategize a show-specific testing regimen using a combination of rapid and lab-based PCR testing. Allow at least three weeks lead time for testing set-up once registered. See the Warner Media CCO guidebook for detail on how to register with Optum and set up testing for your show.

Abbott rapid test machines provisioned to shows must be registered to a production-owned space (i.e. the production office and/or on stage). Machines cannot be used until granted a waiver. Consult with your Optum rep regarding any waivers required for housing, transporting, or re-locating Abbot machines.

For the safety of the entire production, cast and crew must agree to share their COVID test and screening results with the production/COVID Compliance Officer. Acknowledgement of consent will be required when a cast/crew member registers for testing through Optum/MedExpress and when they sign up for the Passcard screening system. We cannot employ anyone who refuses to test or share their results.

It’s imperative that cast/crew use the same email address to register for testing and for Passcard registration.

Negative tests do not supersede the PPE, physical distancing, hygiene, and sanitation requirements detailed later in this manual.

Clinical suspicion (symptoms, exam) could prompt quarantine even if COVID testing is negative.

For information on testing and re-testing exposed, presumed positive, or positive cases, see the next section: “Exposure, Infection, and Response.”

Currently, antibody and/or antigen testing will not be provided or accepted. Only diagnostic tests are permissible.

If on distant location, ensure in advance that certified labs and technicians will be available nearby. For information on testing before and after travel, see the “Travel” section of this manual.

Test Result Notification Cast and crew will be notified of their test results via Passcard. Simultaneously, results will be populated into Passcard for tracking and clearance verification by the COVID Compliance Officer and designated Passcard administrators.

If someone tests negative, they are clear and granted a “return to work (RTW)” date as of the date of their negative test. The RTW date is viewable in the “Team Summary view for Passcard administrators.

If someone tests positive, their Passcard account will be locked. The person in question and their COVID Compliance Officer will be notified by Optum/MedExpress directly. See Section 3 for information re: how to respond to a COVID case.

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International Testing Outside of the US, Warner Media has identified these preferred vendors in Canada and the UK:

• UK: Feature Medical • Canada: Optum/First Wellness

As with US-based shows, UK and Canadian shows must not deviate from using the above testing vendors without first consulting their studio point-people.

International productions outside the UK and Canada will need to approach testing strategies on a territory-by-territory basis along with their Production Executive.

Testing Frequency Pre-Employment Testing Prior to starting work, or accessing production spaces, all cast, crew, and visitors must test negative for COVID.

Pre-employment testing may look like the following:

• Option 1: 1 Lab-Based PCR Test • Lab-based PCR test (i.e., not a rapid test) taken within 72 hours prior to start of employment

• Option 2: 1 Lab-Based PCR Test & 1 Rapid Test • If Option 1 is not available, lab-based PCR test taken as close in time to the start of

employment as reasonably possible while still getting a result prior to the start of employment AND a rapid test within 48 hours prior to start of employment

• Option 3: 2 Rapid Tests • Two rapid tests taken within 48 hours prior to the start of employment, with both samples

collected at the same time Early prep activities that require in-person work, such as scouting, may require pre-employment testing as described above.

Exceptions for pre-employment testing include:

• Exclusively remote work • Those who have been tested on a previous production within 48 hours prior to starting work for

HBO/HBO Max (72 hours if relying on a lab-based PCR test). The employee must provide sufficient documentation establishing the time and result of the test. Such exceptions must be pre-approved by the CCO and the studio Production Executive.

• Those employed for voiceover/ADR/looping outside of a personal or home studio and who are alone in a space (e.g., recording booth) and are not required to be within 6 feet of any other individual for longer than 15 minutes

Zones and Periodic Testing Periodic testing for cast/crew will be required on an ongoing basis based on one’s role/designated zone. The below provides a baseline regimen per Warner Media policy and the industry-wide collective bargaining agreement:

• Zone A – all performers and background actors working on set, multiple performers present in the same space while recording voiceover/ADR/looping, and all employees present in a workspace with a performer or background actor while the performer or background actor is not wearing PPE.

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o Test at least 3x/wk. At least 1 test per week must be lab-based PCR with results in a 72hr window.

The remaining tests may be rapid PCR. o If a Zone A employee works less than five days in a week, they must test once within

72hrs prior to each workday. At least one test per week must be a lab-based PCR test. If the 72hr window is unachievable, layer the lab test with a rapid test taken between 48-72hrs after the PCR lab test was administered. Testing beyond the one required lab-based PCR test per week may be rapid testing.

• Zone B – Employees working on a “hot” set, but who are not present with a performer or background actor while the performer or background actor is not wearing PPE, all Zone B employees while they work during prep, or employees who work in any other area of the production footprint that is not shared with Zone C or Zone D employees.

o 2 testing options: Lab-based PCR test at least 1x/wk with results in a 72hr window; or Rapid PCR test at least 2x/wk with results in a 48hr window

• Zone C – Employees who can wear PPE at all times, only work with other employees who are also able to wear PPE at all times while working, are never in close contact with other crew (within six feet for fifteen or more cumulative minutes over a 24hr period), and never come in contact with Zone A or B employees (unless all are wearing PPE and not in close contact). Prior to the start of a “Zone C” employee’s employment, Production must report anyone designated “Zone C” to labor relations – job classification and name.

o 2 testing options: Test at least once every two weeks using a lab-based PCR test with results in a

72hr window • If the 72hr window is unachievable, layer the lab test with a rapid test

taken between 48-72hrs after the PCR lab test was administered Weekly PCR lab-based test and all other tests taken and received within the past

7 calendar days have yielded negative results • Zone D/Remote – Remote or offsite employees do not need to be tested unless they must enter a

production space/more-stringent Zone as described above.

If required test result turnaround times are unachievable, an employee may continue working if:

• The employee has taken a rapid test and obtained a negative result within the past 24 hours; or • The employee is being periodically tested more frequently than required, and all other tests taken and

results received within the past 7 calendar days are negative

Job/show-specific concerns (i.e. retesting cast prior to any intimate scenes) and exposure concerns may require more frequent testing than the baseline described above. Further, if crew must move between zones, they’ll be folded into the more stringent zone’s testing protocol. For instance, if a Zone B crew member must interact with Zone A, they’ll be subject to Zone A’s testing frequency for the course of that interaction. Note: a Zone C or Zone D employee may not go to a “hot” set or other area where Zone A or Zone B employees are present unless the Zone C or Zone D employee has tested negative either within: 1) 72hrs prior to entry using a lab-based PCR test; or 2) 48hrs prior to entry using two rapid tests.

Any cast or crew member who has been away from work for seven or more calendar days must be re-tested using pre-employment testing standards prior to rejoining the production.

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Exceptions to the testing frequencies described above include:

• Zone A employees who start and conclude employment within 72hrs of their pre-employment test. • Performers employed for voiceover/ADR/looping outside of a personal or home studio, who are alone

in a space (i.e., recording booth), and who are not required to be within 6 feet of any other individual for longer than 15 minutes.

Section 3 ~ EXPOSURE, INFECTION, AND RESPONSE According to the CDC, people with any combination of following symptoms could have COVID: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. Not all COVID patients present with fever. Symptoms range from mild-to-severe and may appear anywhere between 2-14 days from initial exposure to the virus. Some cases may present no symptoms, thus making it imperative that personal hygiene, PPE, and physical distancing protocols are adhered to at all times. In all below scenarios, it’s crucial that cast/crew keep in contact with personal physicians, production management, and the COVID Compliance Officer about their health. It’s the production’s responsibility, with HBO/HBO Max’s full support, to nourish a supportive, stigma-free environment that welcomes transparency for the greater health of the crew and community. Anyone who takes sick leave for COVID-related concerns will be paid per Warner Media’s COVID leave policy and the industry-wide collective bargaining agreement (see next section). If your production employs outside medical advice, and such advice conflicts with Warner Media guidelines, you must escalate the conflict to your Production Executive and the Warner Media Return to Work Taskforce.

SYMPTOMS AT HOME If you experience any COVID symptoms, of any severity-level, stay at home and immediately inform your supervisor. Most people with COVID recover at home without medical care.

SYMPTOMS AT WORK If you experience any COVID symptoms while at work, immediately inform your supervisor and the COVID Compliance Officer, and leave the premises as soon as possible. If you are unable to leave, production will provide an isolated place to wait/rest until arrangements are made for safe and sanitary transport. Immediately put on a face mask if you are not already wearing one.

REPORTING & RESPONDING TO A COVID CASE The Warner Media COVID Response Team is responsible for evaluating exposure and coordinating an appropriate response alongside authorized personnel on the production. The Warner Media COVID Response team includes representation from HR, Legal, Corporate Communications and has access to a medical professional. The exposure response process for the production must follow guidance from Warner Media and will be implemented in conjunction with any local health authority reporting requirements.

Positive case, symptomatic case, and exposure response processes are detailed further in the COVID Compliance Officer guidebook.

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If a cast/crewmember displays COVID symptoms, is presumed positive for COVID, or tests positive and is either barred from reporting to work or sent home from work, the COVID Compliance Officer must immediately inform the producer and call their HBO/HBO Max Production executive and notify the Warner Media COVID Response team. If unable to reach your Production Executive first, do not hesitate to contact the Warner Media COVID Response team. Separately, the testing provider (Optum/MedExpress) will contact relevant public health officials of a positive test, in accordance with local law.

It’s Warner Media policy to treat every positive test result as a true positive. Regardless of the number of tests administered, individuals that receive a positive test result, and any close contacts identified, must follow company guidelines for isolation and quarantine. In accordance with medical consultation, Warner Media will not “disprove” a positive test result with subsequent tests.

There are three ways to contact the Warner Media COVID Response Team:

• Phone (24/7): the global, toll-free COVID-19 Hotline Number: +1 833-352-0109 o Answered by HR Services - calls will be escalated to response team members based on

circumstance. • Email: cv19responseteam@warnermediagroup.com

o Email is the fastest way to be directed to a member of the response team without going through the HR services layer described above.

• Online Form: https://www.warnermediaready.com/form/confidential-covid-intake-form o This confidential intake form is required for all suspected/confirmed cases regardless of how

the response team is initially contacted. o Fill out this form and submit it when you contact the response team.

Productions must message to cast/crew when an exposure has occurred. The Warner Media response team is on-hand to help provide appropriate communication templates and guidance. Separately, production/the CCO must notify relevant location owners or landlords when a case occurs on their property.

In all cases of suspected or confirmed exposure, enhanced deep cleaning must immediately take place in areas of exposure concern. More on that in the cleaning section.

The COVID-positive (test or clinical) employee and those exposed to them will receive isolation or quarantine management guidance from MedExpress via their nurse care line. Either MedExpress will call the patient, or the patient will be provided with the relevant contact information. More on returning to work after a COVID case or exposure below.

Productions must report all positive COVID cases to the relevant workers comp provider. For California shows, workers comp must be notified of a positive case within three days of the diagnosis/test. Consult your Risk Management executives for further guidance.

Contact Tracing If an individual who was recently in the workplace receives a positive COVID diagnosis via laboratory test or is diagnosed by a doctor without a laboratory test, contact tracing is required by Warner Media and is facilitated by the COVID Compliance Officer alongside MedExpress.

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Productions will investigate all instances of close contact going back 48hrs from the positive COVID test/clinical diagnosis for a given individual. Close contacts are defined as those within six feet of someone for fifteen or more cumulative minutes over a 24hr exposure period (i.e. three separate, five-minute exposures), regardless of PPE.

MedExpress and the CCO will speak with the positive case to determine who they had close contact with at the workplace. The CCO will then notify those close contacts directly.

Exposed cases must self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of exposure. Quarantine guidance/management for an exposed individual will be provided by MedExpress and/or the CCO. 

The suspected or confirmed positive person must give written consent (via email) to production for their name and health status to be shared with anyone, including their close contacts. Please see the CCO Guidebook for more detail on confidentiality.

Please note that different states/jurisdictions have varying guidelines re: contact tracing and what may be considered an exposure based on amount of time in close contact. Always adhere to local ordinances and follow the more stringent standard.

RETURNING TO WORK AFTER A COVID CASE Return to work clearance for confirmed or suspected COVID cases, and for those exposed to said cases, requires the guidance of a physician and regular communication with production and the COVID Compliance Officer. Further consultation with a physician may be required for patients who might remain infectious beyond ten days (i.e. immunocompromised patients). In addition to the Warner Media Taskforce and retained medical consultants, Optum/MedExpress nurses will provide guidance on quarantine management and re-testing best practices. The MedExpress nurse care line is available 24/7 for cast and crew in quarantine or isolation. Productions cannot invent or adapt their own return to work protocols. Medical guidance, Warner Media policy, and local law must always be adhered to. COVID Compliance Officers should refer to the COVID Compliance Guidebook and Warner Media’s Testing Policy for further guidance on return to work processes and approved testing practices once a positive case is cleared to return to work.

Symptoms-Based Strategy A positive COVID case may be cleared to return to work after resolution of fever (for at least 24hrs without use of fever-reducing medications), improvement of respiratory symptoms, and ten days since onset of symptoms or positive test/clinical diagnosis. Asymptomatic cases may be cleared to return to work as long as they remain symptom free and ten days have passed since the positive test result.

Test-Based Strategy Depending on the circumstance, a positive COVID case (symptomatic or asymptomatic) may test out of isolation sooner than 10 days. Consult the COVID response team and your Production Executive for guidance on a test-based strategy for returning to work after isolation.

In general, a test-based strategy requires the resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medication, improvement of any other symptoms, and two negative COVID tests at least 24hrs apart.

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Close Contact Exposures Close contact exposure is generally defined as fifteen cumulative minutes spent within six feet of a confirmed COVID case (positive test or clinical diagnosis) regardless of PPE worn at the time, over a 24hr period. Quarantine periods will be initiated depending on the type of exposure to a confirmed or suspected COVID case (either at work or outside of work). Exposed cases require a full 14-day quarantine without the ability to test out of it. Follow the guidance of medical professionals regarding any exceptions to a full 14-day quarantine. An individual identified to have been in close contact with a person who was exposed to a confirmed COVID case (but not positive themselves) does not have to quarantine or isolate unless they develop symptoms.

Symptomatic Cases An individual who has COVID symptoms but is not administered a COVID test/clinical diagnosis must be sent home to isolate. The individual can return to work when:

• They are fever free for 24 hrs without the use of fever-reducing medications • Any other symptoms have improved; and • 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms

OR • The individual receives a diagnosis from a doctor that is not COVID-related; and/or • The individual receives two negative COVID tests administered at least 24 hrs apart

WIDE-SPREAD EXPOSURE If a wide-spread exposure occurs on a production, or locally, the show may shut down for up to 14 days or more. Such shutdown decisions must be made in conjunction with your Production Executive and in accordance with local governmental guidelines and health officials.

Section 4 ~ TEMPORARY COVID PAID SICK LEAVE All eligible production employees will receive temporary COVID sick leave for each day they’re absent from work due to an eligible COVID event until the earlier of the following:

• The employee returns to work or declines to return to work; or • The end of the employee’s guaranteed employment period, provided that, for purposes of

determining temporary COVID-19 paid sick leave, this period shall include the number of days that it was reasonably anticipated that the employee would work.

However, in no event shall an employee receive more than a total of ten days of temporary COVID paid sick leave per producer, which may cover one or more eligible COVID events. There is no accrual period. Temporary COVID sick leave is immediately available to production employees upon commencement of work. For each day of temporary COVID paid sick leave used by an employee, the employee shall receive payment based on the employee’s contracted rate, but in no event more than $750 ($750 CAD, if applicable) per day and $7,500 ($7,500 CAD, if applicable) in the aggregate. An employee who is paid their full regular salary or guarantee for a period that includes absence due to an eligible COVID event shall not receive temporary COVID paid sick leave in addition to their salary or guarantee. Employees are not entitled to payment of unused temporary COVID sick leave.

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ELIGIBLE COVID EVENTS Temporary COVID paid sick leave may be used for any of the following “Eligible COVID Events,” or any combination of Eligible COVID Events:

• The employee has tested positive for COVID or exhibited symptoms of COVID. • The Producer has requested that the employee isolate or self-quarantine because another person

with whom he or she has been in close contact has tested positive for COVID or exhibited symptoms of COVID.

• A member of the employee’s household has tested positive for COVID or exhibited symptoms of COVID.

• A public official or healthcare provider has requested that the employee isolate or self-quarantine due to COVID.

• The employee must provide care for a child or senior, whose childcare or senior care provider ceases operations due to COVID.

• The employee needs to care for a child, parent or spouse who is subject to a federal, state or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID or has been advised by a healthcare provider to self-quarantine related to COVID.

Section 5 ~ TRAINING & SIGNAGE Once hired, cast, crew, and background will receive an email from the production with specific instructions on mandatory training and available resources. All cast, crew, and background must undergo COVID-specific training before being permitted to start work.

Training will cover COVID awareness and prevention, and mitigation tactics, such as: physical distancing, good personal hygiene, use of PPE, cleaning, reporting procedures, and resources. Guidance will separately be made available regarding new digital start paperwork, timecards, and approval workflows. Training must be done after start paperwork is completed. Additional department-level and show-specific trainings will be conducted by the COVID Compliance Officer.

For HBO shows: cast and crew must complete a “return to work task completion acknowledgement” found on the provided training site. That form, along with a copy of any video completion certificates, must be sent to the relevant production office and COVID Compliance Officer for compliance tracking and archiving. For HBO shows, all completed cast/crew acknowledgement forms and certificates must be published to Scenechronize by production (Scenechronize Studio Training Acknowledgements).

Cast and crew may access training materials at any time via https://www.warnermediaready.com/ and select either “COVID Production” at the top of the page if you are an HBOMax Original Series production or “COVID HBO” if you are an HBO Original Series production. In order to gain access to the HBO portal, cast/crew must use the password provided by their production.

For background: a one-sheet will be provided by your Production Executive detailing required training and instructions on how to share required training with the background casting company. Once training is complete, the casting company will provide the CCO & production office with the individual acknowledgement forms from background artists, which should be filed accordingly.

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Productions must post signage regarding COVID protocols and awareness in high-traffic areas, including when on-location. Such materials are available here: https://www.warnermediaready.com/production-materials.

To order show-specific signage, use the form found at this link and submit it to: alex.wadley@warnerbros.com.

To acclimate cast and crew to new workflows and practices, it’s suggested that “technical rehearsals” or walkthroughs are conducted in advance of shooting, toward the end of prep.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING In some instances, specialized training may be required. For example: anyone who must work in close contact with another. Close contact is defined as coming within six feet of someone else for fifteen or more cumulative minutes over a 24hr period. Such crew or cast members must be trained on minimizing exposure via advanced PPE, cleaning, and personal hygiene protocols.

To minimize close contact work with cast, consider training cast on mic-ing themselves and applying their own hair, make-up, and changing wardrobe when feasible.

If post-production is off-site and unattended by a COVID team member each day, the CCO must liaise with post-production support staff for training and protocol implementation and management.

Section 6 ~ PHYSICAL DISTANCING COVID is primarily transmitted through close contact, person-to-person exposure. Pathogen dissemination through the air occurs through droplets and aerosols typically generated by coughing, sneezing, breathing, toilet flushing, shouting, and singing. Maintaining a distance of at least six feet between people greatly decreases the chances of such transmission.

AT&T Real Estate is available to assist productions with “spacing plans” at no cost. Submit office and stage floorplans for guidance on how to organize open workspaces with physical distance in mind. Contact lynne.russell@turner.com, jeffery.miller@warnerbros.com, and john.mcglynn@warnerbros.com along with your Production Executive, to enquire.

While it’s important to enforce and maintain physical distance, it should never be done in a way that endangers one’s safety. For instance: if a person alone can’t safely lift a piece of equipment or part of a set. See more on close contact work below.

It’s understood that shows will have to translate physical distancing measures into their own specific workflows and footprints. The below are suggestions.

GENERAL GUIDELINES • Where and when possible, reduce crew size and limit daily crew. • Avoid hosting visitors/non-production staff – only employees essential to the production may access

spaces designated for cast/crew. Any exception requires approval by HBO/HBO Max Production or Post Executive.

o All non-staff must abide by the same screening/testing protocols set forth for the cast/crew. o Clearly denote “no visitors” on prep schedules and call sheets.

• Utilize closed-set practices where possible

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• Monitor the capacity of any production space, ensuring physical distance can always be practicably maintained. Adhere to local government guidelines about numbers of people who can gather.

• Where people naturally gather and line up – holding, dining, restrooms – use tape lines to mark 6ft of distance and hang signage.

• Pre-determine and communicate foot traffic pathways/one-way traffic flows. Hang signage for absolute clarity to avoid crisscrossing and close face-to-face interaction.

• Avoid crowding in elevators, especially shared elevators. Use stairs if possible, leaving elevator access to those with mobility issues.

• When on a studio lot, cast/crew to avoid spaces not fully-owned by the production. Avoid commissary visits, visits to other shows sharing the lot, and bathrooms outside of those designated for the production. If sharing space is unavoidable, personally sanitize shared surfaces before and after use.

• Go paperless to prevent hand-to-hand document distribution. Exceptions made for accounting or legal documents that require wet signatures.

• Consider re-evaluating evacuation procedures given COVID-related concerns (i.e. how to gather/not gather during a fire drill).

• Avoid contact with anyone delivering packages/goods. • See “Food” section for specifics regarding physical distancing in dining areas and craft service areas. • See “On Stage vs. On Location” section for specifics regarding physical distance in those spaces.

WORKFLOW CONSIDERATIONS – SHIFTS, SPACES, AND PODS • Keep crew in designated “pods” with limited cross-over.

o Shows to determine the structure that makes sense for their footprint and crew base while adhering to specific zoning requirements per the industry-wide collective bargaining agreement.

o Use color-coded armbands to mark who’s allowed access to certain production spaces. Consider separating by “on-set,” “basecamp,” and “production office” groupings

with few, essential go-betweens (i.e. cast going from basecamp to set). Consider hiring security personnel or assigning a COVID team member to manage

access to “zones.” • Stagger shifts to avoid too many people working/prepping in a space at once.

o Sanitize spaces/sets in between work groups/staggered crew. • Identify and manage specific crew holding areas for crew not deemed essential on set during filming,

but who still need to access the set when actors are not present. o Clearly communicate “step in/step out” workflows for different departments who need to

dress or light the set, etc. • Increase the number and/or size of holding areas, designated dining areas, and restrooms as needed.

When possible, all holding and dining areas should be outdoors with clear signage re: physical distancing.

• Consider designating “Essential Spaces” for cast/ATL, separate from the rest of the crew. For instance: bathrooms and dining areas.

REMOTE WORK As stated above, any in-person work should be conducted with enforced physical distancing when possible. Any work that does not require physical presence should be done remotely, even if inconsistently.

Consider adding “remote” facilities/offices for teams that no longer fit appropriately in former spaces. For instance: costumes and art department.

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For any digital needs or virtual meeting platforms, consult Warner Media Cybersecurity and Production Systems for approved programs and best practices.

Meetings • As a default, all prep, production, and post meetings should be conducted via video conference. • This includes key meetings, such as: Department Show & Tell, Production Meeting, Table Read, and

Spotting Sessions.

Production Office, Sustainability, Accounting, and Art Department Staff • Use secure messaging systems, such as Slack or Microsoft Teams, to regularly communicate. • Stagger workdays so there’s a managerial and support presence in the office each day, with most

office staff working from home. • HBO Green carbon tracking and other tracking to be done remotely. • In conjunction with HBO Finance, Accounting to develop digital systems for crew and extras

onboarding, timecards, payments, and purchases.

Casting • All office/administrative work done remotely when possible. • All actors to self-tape auditions. Avoid in-person casting sessions. • Any necessary in-person sessions/chemistry reads must be conducted with appropriate PPE and

distancing protocols per the COVID Compliance Officer. • If PPE and/or physical distancing is not possible, utilize plexiglass barriers between people • If in-person, avoid more than one person auditioning/showing up to audition at a time unless part of a

necessary pair. • No more “last-minute” casting – prep time for testing/screening must be considered. • Cast It is the only cybersecurity-approved virtual casting platform.

Buyers • All work done remotely. • Avoid cross-contact with larger department.

Writers Rooms • Currently contemplated to be entirely virtual for the foreseeable future.

Editorial Offices • Editors and Post staff work remotely when possible • Provide calibrated equipment to people working at their homes as needed. Increase bandwidth where

possible. • Establish security protocols for ways to send files via the internet and hard drive. Consult Warner

Media Cybersecurity and Production Systems teams. • When editors and post staff need to be in the cutting rooms, appropriate PPE should be worn and

distancing protocols adhered to. • Try to rent cutting rooms where stairs can be used rather than elevators or rent a first/single-floor

suite or bungalow with its own entrance. • Giving each person their own office or space is preferable. If not possible, then they need to have

enough space to physically distance. • Where possible, limit direct contact with outside vendors or deliverers. Including when running

dailies, etc.

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UNAVOIDABLE CLOSE CONTACT There will be times when physical distancing (maintaining six feet of distance) is not possible, practical, or safe.

Crew needing to be in close contact, such as H/MU, Costumes, Sound, etc. must always be outfitted in enhanced PPE (see PPE section), which should be regularly inspected, maintained and replaced if necessary, as well as properly removed, cleaned and stored.

Such crew must receive job-specific training on PPE application, usage, and handwashing routines, and must observe physical distancing guidelines when not in immediate, necessary contact with a member of the cast.

When reasonable, and not a matter of immediate safety, all close contact work must be pre-approved and understood by the UPM/Line Producer and COVID Compliance Officer in advance of undertaking the work.

Reduce the amount of time in close contact whenever possible and avoid face-to-face close contact. Consult your COVID Compliance Officer for specific protocols based on the work at hand. If possible, keep those who must work in close contact together and do not let others work closely with them. A “close contact pod” if you will. This will help with contract tracing, if needed.

Cast/Above-the-Line • Clearly communicate and designate which crew members are allowed on set when actors are present. • When not on-camera, cast/ATL to wear PPE with H/MU and wardrobe limitations in-mind (see PPE

section). • When possible, Director and Cinematographer to be mindful of physical distance when blocking

scenes and designing shots/selecting lenses to provide reasonable distance between cast members and camera teams.

• Consider training cast on mic-ing themselves rather than relying on boom operators • Scenes involving close contact, intimacy, or physical fighting to be strategically scheduled and blocked

alongside Intimacy Coordinator and Stunt Coordinator. • No contact between cast/ATL and non-essential, on-set crew members. Cast to be taken from

trailers/exclusive holding areas to set and back between set ups or any adjustments that might require extra crew to come on set.

• Consider designating each cast member, or a small group of cast members, a PA/assistant to act as liaison/runner for that/those cast member(s).

• Supporting cast/Stand-Ins/Doubles to have designated holding areas separate from background. • Limit number of stand-ins and re-use for multiple cast members when possible. • Carefully consider work with minors given increased staffing requirements (teachers, parents) and

regular close contact with fellow cast members. Minor performers may be less able to comply with physical distancing.

• When hosting cast/ATL at a post facility, adhere to all COVID protocols.

Background • If possible, limit the amount of background and crowd scenes. Strategically schedule big extra days. • Lean on VFX to achieve desired crowd looks when feasible. • Increase size and amount of background-specific holding areas to allow for physical distancing –

ideally outdoors. • Avoid allowing background to be within six feet of a principal cast member or key ATL – use tape to

enforce “physical distancing mark.” • Accounting and AD teams to utilize digital/no-touch onboarding to encourage distance.

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• Consider separate dining/break areas and bathrooms for background.

Hair/Make-Up • Limit contact with other departments • Consider designating one H/MU person per principal cast member. Never share applicators/apparatus

or products between cast. o Keep cast-specific H/MU tools in labeled cases. o Any shared tools must be sanitized after each use.

• Consider doing away with a close-quarters hair & make-up trailer. Instead, plan for individual tents or offices/rooms for each cast member when possible. Alternately, consider a sound stage or large, well-ventilated space where multiple stations can be set up at a distance.

o Possible use of screens/barriers between H/MU workstations • Limit touch ups on-set, when feasible. Cast to be equipped with the tools and training to touch

themselves up whenever possible. Consider a secured tent or room just off-set for touching up. • If possible, cast to remove their own make-up/hair products when wrapped. Tools and training

provided to do so. • When possible, extras to arrive camera ready. Keep day player team separate from the rest of the

department.

Wardrobe • Limit contact with other departments • Consider designating one Wardrobe person per principal cast member.

o Any shared tools must be sanitized after each use. • Only essential costume crew and cast present at fittings – approvals done via photo/video when

feasible. • Consider additional Wardrobe trucks or offices to avoid close-quarters work environment. • Consider limiting the number of resets on set. Consider a secured tent or room just off-set for

changes/resets. • Whenever possible, cast to change their own costumes between scenes and resets. • Cast to remove own costumes at wrap and leave for wardrobe dept outside of trailer/dressing room. • When possible, extras to arrive camera ready.

Transportation • When applicable, cast and crew to self-report in their own vehicles when possible and park their own

vehicles. • Limit people per van/trailer with physical distance and proper ventilation in mind.

o Never fill vehicles to capacity. Add vans/vehicles to accommodate crew and physical distancing. Mark seats for absolutely clarity re: where people can safely sit.

o Keep windows open if/when possible o Consider assigning “zones” to vans so the same people use the same vehicles, ideally the

same seats if feasible. • Avoid public transportation. If possible, suggest alternate means of transportation, such as: biking. • Drivers must not to share vehicles when possible. Sanitize after each use. • When it makes sense geographically, encourage walking from point A to point B.

Scouting & Locations • All office/desk work and scouting to be done remotely/virtually when possible. • Avoid cross-contact between location scouts and on-set location management. • When unable to be done virtually, limit scouting to essential personnel.

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• Consider recording scouts and location/blocking plans for those considered unnecessary in-person. • Enforce self-driving/self-reporting to limit the number of people in a scout van or bus. • If in a public space, cordon the area off and keep distance from the public. • When possible, schedule scouts to public spaces during closures or off-hours. • When feasible, favor locations that are exclusive to production, with enough space to safely

accommodate set, crew, holding areas, video village, and proper airflow and foot traffic paths with physical distance in mind.

Video Village • For essential personnel only: director/showrunner, DP, script supervisor. • Should remain in one consistent “mission control” area where/when possible. • Monitors and chairs kept at least six feet apart and cordoned off from greater crew. • Avoid sharing monitors or screens during playback. • All others requiring monitor access to be provided with remote option when possible.

o Must be implemented in consultation with the Director. o Consult Warner Media Cybersecurity re: video streaming platforms and what’s approved for

remote use.

Behind the Scenes/Marketing Materials/Stills • Work with HBO to develop a plan for marketing materials to be captured by on-set crew rather than

an outside group. It may not be feasible at this time.

OUTSIDE THE WORKPLACE Outside of work, make best efforts to avoid exposure to the virus by refraining from traveling and visiting crowded places. Regardless of PPE worn in public, always maintain physical distance from others.

Inform the COVID Compliance Officer if working on another production during our schedule or any other potential exposure risks outside the workplace/within one’s household.

Wrap parties and social gatherings hosted by production are postponed indefinitely.

Section 7 ~ PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AT&T has procured large quantities of PPE and will ship it to productions at no cost on an ongoing, monthly supply basis. Items available include:

• Base PPE, applicable for all - fabric face coverings, hand sanitizer, and non-latex gloves for use if accessing shared equipment.

• Enhanced PPE, applicable for those whose position requires close contact with others - KN95 masks, plastic face shields, paper gowns and non-latex gloves.

The COVID Compliance Officer, in conjunction with their team, will oversee the requesting, storing, distributing, and keeping track of PPE inventory. PPE orders can be made 24/7. Allow up to two weeks for orders to arrive.

To set up a PPE ordering account for your show, contact: ProductionRTW@warnermedia.com.

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If purchasing outside of the AT&T provisions, HBO shows may refer to the Sustainability Products and Services document to consider environmentally friendly PPE products. For HBO shows, this document can be found on HBO’s Scenechronize HBO -Production and Accounting Documents HBO Green.

Consider the zone system when storing PPE – avoid centralizing inventory to prevent pod/production zone crossover. Make sure each pod/production zone has their own PPE store to draw from in their designated spaces and on-location.

PPE is worn by an individual to minimize exposure to COVID. If PPE does not fit properly, it can make the difference between being safely protected or dangerously exposed. It should not be worn in a manner that makes doing normal job functions more dangerous.

It’s imperative that proper PPE be worn at all times by cast and crew in addition to physical distancing. It’s especially important that crew wear PPE when in unavoidable close contact with each other or around cast members who must be unmasked while on-camera. If crew wish to provide their own PPE, it must first be approved by the COVID Compliance Officer.

All PPE specifics spelled out here pertain to jobs that did not previously require PPE. It is important to note that any workplace activities that typically require a higher degree of protection should continue to use PPE according to industry standards and in accordance with OSHA guidelines. It’s crucial for leadership to model good PPE behavior to set the bar for the production.

General Crew:

For those that can maintain social distance, the following supplies should be made available.

• Reusable or surgical/disposable face coverings • Gloves available for use in places where equipment is shared

Positions that cannot maintain social distance (e.g. hair/make up, wardrobe, sound):

• Face shields o One per person, to be sanitized and reused by the induvial

• KN95 mask: one per day (see re-use guidance below) • Gown: changed at each break. • Gloves, available and changed as needed

High Risk Individuals For those that self-identify as high risk, we should endeavor to provide PPE according to a doctor’s recommendation. These individuals should consult their physician and determine any appropriate measures based on their medical provider’s recommendation.

MASKS Masks protect an individual from inhaling airborne respiratory droplets and contains their own droplets from becoming airborne by speaking, sneezing or coughing.

Masks must never be shared. Avoid touching masks and removing them multiple times throughout a workday. If contaminant gets inside a mask, the person will breathe microbes directly into their respiratory system.

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Though masks provide some two-way protection (for the wearer and those around them), they are mostly designed to protect others from the wearer’s respiratory droplets. For optimal two-way protection, wear both a facemask and a face shield. This is especially relevant for H/MU, wardrobe, and on-set staff closely interacting with un-masked cast members.

Staff with chronic respiratory, cardiac, or other medical conditions that make breathing difficult, should consult with their personal physician before using a mask.

Children under the age of two should never wear a mask due to suffocation risk. Children two years and older should be given a pleated cotton mask or a surgical mask with elastic straps that go behind the ear. Masks for minors will need to be procured separately from the AT&T provisions detailed above.

Properly store masks in a personal container when not being worn on your face (i.e. while at lunch). Do not put your mask in a pocket or wear it on your arm, etc. Avoid carrying your exposed, unworn masks to places where you won’t be wearing them (dining areas).

Crew may bring/wear their own mask within reason and when appropriate for job duties but must seek pre-approval from the COVID Compliance Officer. The following masks will not be permitted: bandanas, gaiters, thin (single-layer) fabric masks, valved masks.

Consult your COVID Compliance Officer for best mask practices per position/circumstance.

Consider instituting safe and physically distant mask breaks, especially in regard to drinking water and maintaining overall health.

KN95 Respirators must be worn by crew in close contact with others, especially when with un-masked cast members. When not on-camera, if cast cannot wear a KN95 due to H/MU and wardrobe limitations, have them wear a surgical or looser-fitting mask and face shield. Handling a KN95 Respirator Mask:

• Respirators must be discarded if contaminated, soiled, damaged, overly moist, or hard to breathe through. Do not attempt to wash a KN95 with any type of cleaning agent – it will degrade the mask.

• When not in use, the KN95 must be placed in a breathable container (preferably a personal, plastic box) with the crew member’s name on it. Only the individual wearing the mask may touch their KN95. Do not store in a communal place.

• For information on re-use strategies for a KN95 Mask visit this link to the CDC website. o Any reused masks must be worn by the same person.

Paper/Surgical Masks are loose-fitting and meant to block large particle droplets from escaping your mouth or nose. These masks are considered disposable and must be discarded after each use. Surgical masks can be used generally by all crew in addition to practicing physical distance.

Cloth (minimum 2-layer) Masks help prevent the transmission of respiratory droplets. Cloth masks must be washed in soap and water after each day’s use. Cloth masks can be used generally by all crew in addition to practicing physical distance.

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DISPOSABLE GLOVES Disposable gloves need to be used correctly to be effective and are not recommended for universal use. Just like with bare hands, do not touch your face with gloved hands and be mindful of transferring germs from surface to surface on your gloves.

Favor personal hand hygiene over glove use. Consider wearing gloves only when needing to touch unclean communal surfaces or equipment.

Wash and dry your hands before putting gloves on and after removing them.

PAPER GOWNS Some crew members will wear disposable gowns depending on their job. For instance, wardrobe employees responsible for laundering costumes, cleaning crews, and those who receive deliveries. Gowns must be discarded after each use.

EYE PROTECTION Goggles provide barrier protection for the eyes. They should fit tightly over and around the eyes or personal prescription lenses, be indirectly vented (to prevent penetration of splashes or sprays) and have an anti-fog coating to help maintain clarity of vision. Goggles are reusable if washed with soap and water daily.

Face shields protect the entire face, including eyes, and prevent people from touching their faces. Face shields are not meant to function as respiratory protection and must be used along with a facemask or respirator. Face shields are available in both disposable and reusable options. A face shield + mask combination is considered optimal two-way protection (self-protection and protecting others from oneself).

DISPOSAL OF PPE Used PPE must be placed in a lined container, preferably one with a lid/cover. The CDC recommends that, immediately after handling these items, you clean your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Consider a designated PPE waste recycling program:

• Terracycle (North America & the UK)

• Conscious Cleanup (Los Angeles)

Consult your Sustainability Coordinator or studio Director of Sustainability, if applicable.

Section 8 ~ PERSONAL HYGIENE In order to limit the spread of COVID, wash hands regularly with soap and water and keep hands away from your face. Production, Post-Production and the COVID Compliance Officer will implement and enforce appropriate handwashing and sanitization breaks throughout the day.

Do not touch anyone unless your role on the production requires you to do so. No hand shaking, hugging, kissing, etc. And be mindful when coming into contact with high-touch surfaces. Avoid spending more time

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than necessary in restrooms (no teeth brushing or makeup application, if possible, to avoid aerosolizing virus or being exposed to aerosolized virus due to toilet flushing).

It’s the production’s responsibility, in conjunction with the COVID Compliance Officer, to ensure that personal cleansing products are always available to cast/crew – full soap dispensers, hand sanitizer, paper towels, etc. – and that they are accessible in a way that does not compromise physical distancing measures.

Where possible, production to implement hands-free solutions for handwashing and door opening/other high touchpoints.

PERSONAL HYGIENE GUIDELINES • Bar soap or liquid soap will suffice. It does not have to be antibacterial to be effective. • If unable to wash your hands, use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol. Do not make your own. • Adequate hand washing takes 20 seconds and covers all surfaces of the hand, including beneath

fingernails. • Always wash your hands after using the restroom and before/after eating. • Hands must be washed before and after donning and doffing any PPE. • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, or use the inside of your elbow, when you cough/sneeze.

Throw used tissues in the landfill bin and immediately wash hands. • Open wounds must be cleaned and bandaged immediately. • Personal items brought to the worksite must be kept separate from all other staff items, including

equipment and PPE. • Smoking or vaping may only take place at a dedicated site. Cigarette butts must be placed in a secure

receptacle and hands must be washed to re-enter the work area.

HANDWASHING AND SANITIZING STATIONS • Hands must be washed and/or sanitized upon entering any production space. • Multiple handwashing stations should be set up at the entrance to contained perimeters. • COVID Compliance Officer and his/her team must ensure that handwashing and sanitizing stations are

properly filled and operational at the beginning of each day and throughout.

Section 9 ~ CLEANING & DISINFECTING The COVID Compliance Officer will oversee cleaning efforts and show/location-specific protocols across departments. Generally, cast and crew must avoid sharing pens, paper, phones, desks, small offices, work tools, and equipment. Any shared spaces, high touchpoints, or appliances like printers or copiers, are to be regularly sanitized.

Cleaning and sanitization practices should apply to all rentals and purchases once received. Do not assume that a vendor’s protocols are equivalent to ours.

Surface disinfecting (manual or electrostatic spray and wipe) is the safest, most reliable and efficient way to clean. Other cleaning techniques/technologies should be considered secondary and must be discussed with the Production Executive and Safety, especially when considering ozone, fogging machines, UV light, or antimicrobial sprays.

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CLEANING V. DISINFECTING Optimal cleaning requires a two-pronged approach: cleaning and disinfecting. Cleaning of visible dirty surfaces, followed by disinfection, is a best practice measure for preventing/eliminating COVID and other viral respiratory illnesses in community settings.

Cleaning Removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs but, by removing them, lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. Cleaning products = soap/detergent and water.

Disinfecting Using chemicals (EPA registered disinfectants – see below) to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs but, by killing germs on a surface after that surface has been cleaned, it can further lower the risk of transmission. Disinfectant products = chemical solutions (see EPA link below) .

CLEANING & DISINFECTING SUPPLIES Like with PPE, AT&T has procured a variety of cleaning supplies for productions, including hand sanitizer and disinfectant sprays. The COVID Compliance Officer will follow the same PPE request protocols to procure cleaning supplies.

For cleaning products purchased by the production, see below resources for EPA-registered products effective against COVID:

• https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19

• https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/learn-about-safer-choice-label

For electronics, if no manufacturer guidance is available, consider the use of alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 60% alcohol to disinfect touch screens. For eco-minded sanitizing solutions, refer to the Sustainability Products and Services document (HBO shows only). This document can be found on Scenechronize HBO - Production and Accounting Documents HBO Green.

CLEANING HARD SURFACES Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such as workstations, touch screens, keyboards, telephones, handrails, and doorknobs.

• Wear disposable gloves. Wash hands immediately after gloves are removed. • If surfaces are dirty, first clean them with detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. • For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 60% alcohol, and

most EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products (e.g., concentration,

application method, and contact time, etc.).

CLEANING SOFT OR POROUS SURFACES • Wear disposable gloves. Wash hands immediately after gloves are removed. • For carpeted floors, rugs and drapes, first remove visible contamination if present and then clean with

appropriate cleaners formulated for use on those surfaces.

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LAUNDERING CLOTHING, TOWELS, LINENS • Wear proper PPE (disposable gloves, paper gowns) when handling laundry from an ill person and

discard immediately after use. • If no gloves are used when handling dirty laundry, be sure to wash hands immediately afterward. • Do not shake dirty laundry. This will minimize the possibility of dispersing virus through the air. • Launder items in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the

warmest appropriate water temperature and dry items completely. • Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance above for surfaces. If possible, consider

placing a bag liner that is either disposable or can be laundered. • Dry cleaning or steaming is permitted for costumes and set dressing. Steam should be set to the

hottest possible, yet safe setting to ensure destruction of any possible virus present.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING AREAS EXPOSED TO COVID A third party vendor should be brought in to deep clean any areas exposed to a COVID case. This vendor should be secured before production begins and notified when needed. Per the CDC, the following steps should be taken to clean/disinfect a room/area that has knowingly been exposed to COVID:

• Close off the exposed area immediately • If possible, open doors and windows in the area to increase air circulation • Wait 24 hours before cleaning or disinfecting. If 24hrs is not possible, wait as long as possible up to

then. • Clean and disinfect all areas used by sick person or people (offices, bathrooms, common areas, shared

tools/devices). • If available, consider using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA air filter. • If more than seven days have passed since a sick person visited or used a given space, special cleaning

and disinfecting is not necessary. Adhere to standard cleaning/disinfecting protocols.

STAFFING • Each department, along with the COVID Compliance Officer, should delegate an appropriate individual

to clean high touch areas and department-specific equipment on a regular basis. • Consider an outside cleaning company only when their COVID prevention policies have been vetted.

o Never let an outside cleaning crew handle sensitive, department-specific equipment. • When on a lot, work with the facility to determine janitorial schedules and best practices.

HVAC/AIRFLOW Air filtration and flow is a secondary solution to “spray and wipe” surface disinfecting. It does not solve for close contact between individuals or surface contact. HVAC strategies have the potential to reduce risk of infectious aerosol dissemination.

The virus that causes COVID is approximately 1.125 microns in diameter, falling squarely within the particle-size range that HEPA filters capture with extraordinary efficiency.

Reach out to your Production and/or Safety Executive for industrial hygienists to consult with re: optimizing airflow, air conditioning, central system filtration, and temperature and humidity.

As a general rule, keep windows open in production spaces/vehicles/trailers when possible.

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DEPARTMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS The below are examples/suggestions re: how to approach cleaning in specific departments.

Hair/Makeup • Shared space and shared tools/applicators must be sanitized after each use. • Supplies designated for each H/MU crew member or for each cast member must be kept separate and

clearly labeled. Only ever handled by the owner. • Any wigs must be sanitized with 60% alcohol spray and stored individually per actor.

Costumes • All wardrobe must be washed and or sanitized after each use. Costumer will do diligent research as to

the proper way to handle/sanitize each piece of clothing if not able to be washed (period costumes). • Production may need to consider multiples of costumes in order to incorporate enough time for

washing/sanitization.

Transportation • The transportation department will be responsible for disinfecting the interior and exterior surface of

all picture cars and passenger vehicles after each use. • Consider implementing a portable air purifier w/HEPA filters for car/bus/van use.

Equipment • When possible, department staff must not share tools.

o Expanded box rentals may be required in order to achieve this. • Shared tools must be sanitized after each use. • Larger pieces of equipment must only be handled by the relevant department. That department will

be responsible for the adequate sterilization and cleaning of said equipment, i.e. the camera should only be handled by the camera department, wires only handled by grip and electric, etc.

Props and Weapons • Props must be sterilized with the proper solution before and after being handled by talent. • Any prop that changes performers’ hands during a scene must be wiped prior to the scene and after

completion to minimize cross-contamination. • Items are to be wiped down, labeled, and stored at the end of the day.

Locations and Sets • Deep-clean locations 1 to 2 days prior to occupation by production. • Deep-clean locations and sets after each use, especially when different groups/shifts of people work

within a given space (prep team, set team, strike team, etc). • In general, don’t assume that just because a space sat unoccupied for 72hrs (or however long) that it’s

safe from virus. Always clean. • Regular attention must be paid to high-touch areas and set decoration between each scene/take. If

different actors are touching areas of the set during a scene, that area must be wiped down with a disinfectant after each take.

• In general, crew to avoid touching set pieces and props unnecessarily. • Set and location cleaning each day will be supervised by the COVID Compliance Officer.

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Section 10 ~ TRAVEL Given the changing nature of COVID, individual countries are likely to have restrictions on travel to-and-from the United States. Individual states and counties will also have unique restrictions in their jurisdictions.

Cast and crew traveling for productions should be aware that they may be subject to travel restrictions, including enforced quarantine.

In general:

• Minimize travel when possible. When travel is necessary, attempt to limit frequent back-and-forth. • Identify local medical personnel in advance who can assist with cast and crew concerns • Production, alongside studio executive, should monitor and communicate local outbreaks and trends,

including local public health guidance and restrictions. • When possible, those traveling for productions should not bring family members or other non-

essential personnel. • Air travel should be booked only on airlines whose policies comply with FAA regulations in regard to

COVID. All travel needs to be pre-approved and authorized by HBO/HBO Max. Producers must discuss any travel/distant location plans with their Production or Post Executive. All COVID-related safety measures regarding travel should be vetted by medical experts in conjunction with COVID Compliance Officers. To get travel approved, reach out to your Production Executive. A form must be completed for each instance of travel and submitted by your Production Executive for higher-level approval.

TESTING Cast and crew must test negative prior to flying for work and prior to starting work after flying. Result timelines and resources will vary based on city/country of origin for travelers.

As a general rule, travelers must test negative via PCR lab-based test within 72hrs of their flight. If unable to achieve test results within 72hrs of one’s flight, test them reasonably far enough in advance to achieve results pre-flight and layer that lab-based result with a rapid test within 48hrs of flying. Alternatively, travelers may undergo two rapid tests using samples collected at the same time with results within 48 hours of flying. Upon arrival at destination, travelers must test negative prior to starting work, no sooner than 48hrs after arrival.

If a cast or crew member must work within 48hrs of arriving at a work destination, or must be pre-employment tested within 48hrs of arriving at a work destination, consult your labor relations department regarding how to test in accordance with our collective bargaining agreement.

Any testing not done via Warner Media provider must be pre-approved and a special consent form must be signed by the person getting testing.

Section 11 ~ ON STAGE vs. ON LOCATION Production will work with the COVID Compliance Officer to provide appropriate cleaning supplies and to setup hygiene facilities/stations around the stage and at all locations. Display appropriate posters/signage in heavy-traffic areas around the stage and at all locations.

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Regularly assess the need for additional space or facilities – holding, bathrooms, dining areas – to provide for physical distancing and controlled cleanliness. COVID Compliance Officer to work with production management and AD team to assess and execute spacing plans.

ON STAGE Create separate, sufficiently sized, and clearly defined work areas that ensure adequate physical distancing and limit the use of shared spaces.

Where possible, stagger shifts and/or rotate time on set to accommodate physical distance. Crew rotations will be coordinated and supervised by the AD team in tandem with each department head. When prep requires wider use of a given space, production should endeavor to schedule enough days for departments to work alone and maintain safe physical distancing.

If essential cross-department interaction and/or standby support is required, minimal crew may remain on set but must observe guidelines for safe distancing. Non-essential interactions are prohibited. During rehearsals, filming, and when otherwise not needed on set, crewmembers must move to their designated areas and avoid unnecessary gathering.

Work with the lot/stage facility to vet their COVID prevention practices and how they align with ours.

ON LOCATION In order to minimize cast/crew coming into contact with the general public, or other unauthorized parties, production must assess and implement COVID-specific risk control measures prior to cast/crew arrival each day. Additionally, all pertinent hygiene and distancing protocols must be communicated to crewmembers before filming begins at a specific location.

When possible, make efforts to reduce the number of location days to avoid prolonged exposure to the public and uncontrolled environments. Both interior and exterior locations present their own unique challenges in regard to COVID mitigation.

Indoor Locations • Choose locations that provide sufficient space for physical distancing. • Maximize airflow and ventilation. • Reduce congestion in confined spaces by setting up one-way access routes in and out. • Arrange exclusive use of locations shared by people unassociated with the production. • Health-screen location owners/occupants prior to production taking over a space.

Outdoor Locations • Choose locations where access can be easily secured and isolated from the public. • Arrange exclusive use of locations shared by people unassociated with the production. • Provide adequate shelter/cover for cast and crew in the event of rain, etc., while allowing for safe

physical distance.

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Section 12 ~ FOOD AND DRINK It’s understood that each production and post team will adopt their own food service protocols based on schedule and footprint. Every show must keep physical distancing and sanitization in mind as it pertains to dining.

GENERAL GUIDELINES • No communal food/beverages or shared serving mechanisms provided. Individually packaged/served

items only. Those who wish to bring their own reusables must keep track of, personally store, and clean their items.

• Source fiber-based recycled content or BPI certified compostables instead of single-use plastics for food and beverage containers.

o Fiber-based compostables only; no PLAs (#7). Compostable paper in favor of plastic. o Absolutely no foam (polystyrene #6) cups or service-ware o Provide single-use aluminum water cans instead of plastic and boxed water. Where possible

and sanitary, consider no-touch/no-contact water filling stations. • Food only allowed in controlled, designated dining areas. No food in shared spaces outside of

designated dining areas. This is imperative considering PPE cannot be worn while eating. • No food or eating should be allowed on set. • Where possible, all meal prep and dining areas to be housed outdoors to ensure airflow and

ventilation. Designated areas to be large enough to accommodate for physical distancing. • Separate meal and craft service areas for day players/extras. • Separate meal and craft service areas for cast/ATL or suggest eating alone in solely-designated office

or trailer. • Only food-handling professionals allowed in meal prep areas. • Have meals delivered – rather than picked up – when ordered from an outside vendor. Avoid contact

during delivery when possible.

CATERING Meal Service

• If possible, only lunches/one meal served per day – no breakfast and no dinner. Limit the amount of eating and exposure time.

o Depending on work hours, consider pre-packed breakfast option in addition to lunch. • No walkaway lunches – contain crew and cast to production-owned areas. • Production Office/AD team to provide menus the day before and report number of meals to catering. • No communal food/serving or gathering for meals/food pick-up. • No shared utensils or condiments/dressings. All single-serve and disposable. • No “stations” set up for crew to self-serve any food, beverages, utensils, or crockery. • Unless a no-touch water/drink dispenser is available and deemed sanitary, prohibit shared touch-

dispensers of any beverage. • Source local, organic food. Avoid red meat. Limit finger foods to prevent hand-to-mouth transmission. • Crew allowed to bring their own meals from home. No sharing. All food must be eaten in designated

dining areas or in a space exclusive and enclosed to crew member (i.e. their personal office or car).

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Dining Areas • Increase the footprint of dining areas to allow for crew to spread out. Ideally outside.

o If outside, allow for multiple shaded areas to prevent clustering. • Crew to maintain at least six feet of distance while eating, even if that means sitting alone at a table.

o Tell people exactly where to sit, don’t assume they won’t naturally gather if not given specific direction.

• Create one-way traffic flows – no one exits through a dining area entrance and vice-versa. • Allow for multiple hand-sanitizing/hand-washing stations. • Allow for multiple disposal stations to avoid crowding. Work with Sustainability Coordinator to

properly dispose meal contents and packaging in a “three-waste stream system: compost, recycle, and landfill.”

Staff • All catering staff to have tested negative for COVID prior to starting work and throughout production. • All catering staff to be certified in safe food handling. • Minimize daily catering staff to ensure continuity of healthy catering team. • Staff to wear PPE at all times and maintain physical distancing as much as possible. • Catering staff to avoid direct contact with crew or cast.

Sanitization • As mentioned above, no food/eating outside of controlled and designated dining areas. This will

enhance cleaning efforts and cut down on areas in which crew may remove PPE in order to snack/dine. Ideally, these designated areas will be located outdoors for maximum ventilation.

• Catering staff, alongside the COVID Compliance Officer to manage and execute aggressive sanitizing protocol both of kitchen/prep areas and of dining areas.

• Meal areas to be sanitized after every use. • Rigorous handwashing schedule (every 20-30 minutes) for staff, enforced by COVID Compliance

Officer. • Catering trailers/vehicles to be serviced and sanitized nightly.

CRAFT SERVICE • Only single-serve, pre-packaged foods, beverages, condiments, and cutlery. Any single-use packaging

or cutlery should be fiber-based and BPI certified. • Craft Service crew must wear PPE at all times. • To be located within a designated dining area – no snacks allowed outside of said area. Consider

multiple craft service locations to prevent over-crowding or Zone cross-over. • Limit number of crew in craft service area at a given time per physical distancing requirements. • Disallow crew and cast coming in direct contact with food and beverages. Have Craft Services crew

member dole out desired items. o This helps prevent crew casually touching items they don’t end up taking. o Consider a “receiving” area or “pick-up window” where Craft Service can leave a desired item

for crew member to grab without person-to-person contact. • Coffee/beverages to be served by Craft Service crew and delivered directly to crew member.

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• 2nd meals, if needed, to be individually packaged – follow catering guidelines. • Craft Service crew responsible for regularly sanitizing their designated areas.

o Consider supplementing staff with janitorial crew. • Unless a fully no-touch water/drink dispenser is available, prohibit shared touch-dispensers of any

beverage. • Source local, organic food as much as possible.

PRODUCTION/POST-PRODUCTION OFFICE MEALS/CRAFTY • No communal foods, condiments, dressings, or beverages – single-serve, individually-packaged items

only. Source local, organic food as much as possible. Any single-use packaging or cutlery should be fiber-based and BPI certified.

• Unless a fully no-touch water/drink dispenser is available, prohibit shared touch-dispensers of any beverage.

• Increase disposal bins around office to prevent foot traffic in kitchens. Adhere to sustainability guidelines per Sustainability Coordinator.

• PAs must disinfect kitchens and shared surfaces hourly. COVID Compliance Officer to enforce/oversee. • Designate dining areas within the office and disallow food to be consumed outside of said areas. • Consider “velvet rope” protocol for kitchens – only allowing one person in at a time. • As with deliveries, incoming groceries to be unboxed and/or sanitized prior to being made available.

Section 13 ~ POST-PRODUCTION FINISHING Post finishing should be done as remotely as possible, but in situations that require working in groups, adhere to physical distancing, personal hygiene and PPE guidelines discussed in earlier sections. The COVID policy should be obtained from each vendor to make sure they are cleaning the space, gear, kitchen and common areas, etc, to our standards.

COLOR CORRECTION/SOUND MIX • The number of people allowed in color correction or on the mix stage should be limited so that the

physical distancing requirements can be maintained. • If a larger playback or color review is needed, secure a separate location, or room in the same facility,

to spread people out. • Discuss with your Post Production Executive and Warner Media Cybersecurity and Production Services

teams if remote solutions are needed.

ADR/LOOP GROUP • Whenever possible, record loop group and scoring sessions remotely. If not possible, limit the

attendees to the approved number of people that can gather in one place. • ADR sessions with cast should adhere to the physical distancing and PPE protocols discussed in earlier

sections. • Vendors should adhere to the proper cleaning and disinfecting guidelines, including properly wiping

down microphones, gear, and door handles before and after looping an actor. • Discuss with your Post Production Executive and Warner Media Cybersecurity and Production Services

teams if remote solutions are needed.

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APPENDIX 1 ~ “SMALL FOOTPRINT” PRODUCTION We define “small footprint” as a production with a total personnel size of 12 or less. This includes both crew and subjects. Small footprint productions still require a CCO and, if necessary, a COVID team.

PRE-PRODUCTION AND PLANNING • Provide a detailed shoot plan to HBO Production Executive for approval. The plan must include;

o safety protocols to limit transmission of COVID-19 o detailed location information and applicable permit or signed location release o transportation plan o crew list and headcount o personal protective equipment (PPE) plan and available supplies.

• Review protocols with HBO safety consultant. • Maintain transparency with your HBO Production Executive and keep current on regulations issued by

local authorities in the area where you plan to shoot. • Follow the recommendations of medical professionals, local authorities, and the CDC regarding self-

quarantine, treatment, gatherings, and essential vs. nonessential work. • Each production should designate a senior member of the production team to serve as COVID

compliance officer to plan, implement, and manage HBO’s COVID-related policies on set. HBO will work in conjunction with show to identify a suitable candidate for CCO. COVID assignment will vary by show depending on footprint, schedule, and size of the crew.

• Budget accordingly for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as disposable face masks, disposable gowns, disposable gloves, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, et cetera. If PPE materials are needed, please contact your production executive for distribution of requested materials. The Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee Task Force recommends against glove use by all cast and crew. Gloves may lead to a false sense of security and may increase risk, particularly due to self-contamination while donning and doffing. Instead, effective and frequent hand hygiene with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub is imperative, along with avoidance of touch the eyes, nose or mouth.

• Plan transportation to and from the location accordingly. Avoid public transportation if possible and ensure that individuals travel to the location separately. If using production van, limit passenger capacity to allow for physical distancing. If airline travel is a factor, please discuss with your HBO Production Executive before booking for local guidance, testing and/or quarantine guidelines.

• Advise the crew and subjects to check their own temperature day-of prior to departing for the shoot. If a home thermometer registers a temperature of 100.4 or higher, advise the crew member not to report to work.

• Location should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior to any shooting taking place. Ideally, locations should have two bathrooms.

• Indoor locations should account for adequate social distancing. Consider one-way access to location to limit congestion. Select locations that are restricted from public access.

• Minimize elevator contact by either limiting the number of persons in the elevator at a time or directing personnel to take the stairs where possible.

• Outdoor locations should be easily secured and isolated from interaction with the public.

DURING PRODUCTION, ON LOCATION • DAILY SAFETY MEETING - Start day with a Safety Meeting to reinforce guidelines • OPERATE SET IN “CLOSED SET” STYLE – Limit to essential crew only

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• SOCIAL DISTANCING – Maintain 6 feet between workers as a general guideline. Advise all personnel to stay home if they have tested positive, have been clinically diagnosed by a doctor, are feeling sick, or have been in close contact with someone who has experienced any of the above.

• PPE & CLEANING/SANITATION SUPPLIES – Readily available for all Cast and Crew. Wash hands regularly with soap and water for twenty seconds or use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol. Keep your hands away from your face. Ensure PPE fits properly and that all personnel are clear on how to use it properly to avoid contamination. Ensure that enough PPE is available to account for replacements. After any close contact, a fresh set of PPE must be obtained.

• Utilize personal production equipment wherever possible. Arrange for contact-free delivery/pickup of rental equipment and limit to essential needs only.

• Eliminate paper and distribute call sheets, schedule, and other shoot details electronically. • Use approved secure digital technology systems for individual viewing. • Utilize longer set-up and break-down times to reduce crew size and limit shared equipment. • Allow adequate cleaning and disinfecting time. Outside cleaning services should be vetted for COVID

safety prior to implementing. • Consider using barriers for set-ups and break-down if sharing space is unavoidable. • Find a secure holding location for interview subjects and limit their time on set. • Limit food service items and beverage containers to single, individual use. • Eliminate hair and makeup services or provide stylists with disposable face shields and gowns in addition

to masks, gloves, and eye wear. Use disposable makeup brushes, sponges, combs, and brushes. • Consider using boom-only audio or having the subject place their own lav.

AFTER THE SHOOT/WRAP • Promptly follow through with safe disposal of used PPE, single use service items, and other temporary

materials. Personnel charged with disposal should wash hands with soap and water for twenty seconds immediately following handling of PPE.

• Ensure that production equipment, PPE, and unused supplies are properly cleaned and stored. Rented equipment should be cleaned and returned using a contact-free method.

• Arrange for media transfers to be made using Aspera or other contact-free methods.

RESOURCES • Anonymous safety hotline 877-742-3044 will act as a resource for all workplace safety concerns in

addition to COVID-related safety and compliance. Hotline message are managed by VP of Production Safety, Jeff Egan.

• Warner Media COVID Response Team: cv19responseteam@warnermediagroup.com

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APPENDIX 2 ~ LA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS Shows in Los Angeles must adhere to the LA Dept of Public Health Protocols for Music, Television, and Film Production found at this link: http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/protocols/Reopening_MusicTelevisionFilmProduction.pdf

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APPENDIX 3 ~ NY STATE DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS Shows in the state of New York must adhere to the guidance found at this link: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/MediaProduction_MasterGuidance.pdf

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