Building Fire ManualThis guidance sets out the recommended contents of a building fire manual to be kept in each premises.
Fire PreventionThe most important element of Fire Safety is fire prevention.
Fire Safety in Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ BuildingsThis is a summary of the way that fire safety is managed in Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Buildings and the individual’s role in the management of fire. It is not a complete guide to fire safety.
Fires - Buildings and BushfiresA guide to deployments of journalists and crew to large building fires and bushfires.
Fire Precautions for StudiosGuideline describing the main fire safety issues to consider when working in studios, including fire treating of sets, audience seating, cooking risks and smoking on set.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)Guideline describing the measures to take to ensure those who need it can get assistance to evacuate a premises during a fire or other emergency.
Seating Audiences SafelyThis Safety Guideline concerns the safe design and construction of temporary seating for audiences at our events or shows.
Special and Physical EffectsGuideline on how to arrange pyrotechnics, explosives, fire, smoke, rain or other effects for artistic purposes on productions. They may be referred to as pyros or physical effects, and are often abbreviated to SFX.
Useful documents
- Only accessible via the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ network
Safety tools, guides and contacts
- The new online tool for Risk Assessments, incidents and monitoring (NOTE: Use Google Chrome for Windows or Safari for MAC to fully access)
- Safety Equipment StoresJust one number to call: 0844 800 8875
- Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Safety GuidelinesAccess our A-Z of safety guidelines
- Safety Advice Line: 0370 411 0464 Email: safety@bbc.co.uk
Events guidance - key links:
- Exhibitions
- General Guidance
- Indoor Location Recce Checklist
- Outdoor Location Recce Checklist
- Major Incidents & Emergency Planning
- Marketing and Promotional
- Noise Exposure
- Planning and Management
- Responsibilities
- Responsibilities Form
- Laser Lighting Effects
- Strobe Lighting
- Temporary Stages and Rostra
Health topics - key links:
- (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ network only)
- Contributors Fitness to Participate
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
- (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ network only)
- First Aid and Welfare on Location
- International Travel - Risks & Health
- Manual Handling
- Mental Health: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔpage
- (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ network only)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing
- Pregnancy
- Psychological Trauma Support & Trauma Risk Management (TRiM)
- Tiredness and Fatigue
- Travel Health Contacts
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ High Risk - key links:
- CBRN and Industrial Spills
- Covert Filming
- Crisis Management and Security Support
- Demonstrations, Protests and Crowds
- Disaster Coverage
- Door Stepping
- (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ network only)
- (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ network only)
- Public Order
- Safety Equipment Stores
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Journalism - key links:
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Productions - key links:
- Aerial Filming and Airfields
- Animals: Displaying and handling for performance
- Boats: Working on
- Children and Young People
- Driving
- Electrical Equipment and Systems
- First Aid and Welfare on Location
- Food Safety (Cooking and Catering)
- Remote Location Working
- Roads and Streets: Working by
- Security of Productions on Location
- Stunts
- Tiredness and Fatigue
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS aka Drones)
- Vehicles: Recording in, from and around
- Working at Height: Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- Working at Height: Tower Scaffolds
- (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Network only)
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Security - key links:
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sport - key links:
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