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Production Safety Guide (PSG)

The Guidelines collated in the PSG cover those activities or situations which are routinely encountered by those working in TV productions.

These Guidelines cover safety, security, health and environmental risks and give guidance on how these risks can be reduced to an acceptable level. However, users are reminded that this information is generic in nature and the risks encountered may vary with the particular situation or set of circumstances involved - any course of action should always be based on a sound and thorough assessment of safety risk.

If you are travelling to a hostile environment or undertaking activities in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ High Risk Guide e.g. covert filming, filming riots, etc., then you must contact the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ High Risk team.

Getting Started

The PSG is simply a collation of those of our safety, security, health and environmental Guidelines which are likely to be of most use to TV productions. Those wishing to explore our other Guidelines should consult our A-Z list of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Safety Guidelines.

Each of our Safety Guidelines contain:

  • Title
  • Description - Scope of the topic/activity/location
  • What can go Wrong/Hazards? - In order of significance
  • Legal / Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Requirements - Legal requirements (usually UK) and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ requirements that are mandatory
  • Control Measures - List of controls for all the listed hazards; sometimes with sub-headings such as planning, location, documentation or similar
  • Division Specific Issues - Any specific risks or controls unique to a specific division or programme department
  • Did you know / FAQs - Interesting facts and frequently asked questions about the topic
  • Related Links

Training

The following Safety Training is mandatory for those working in Production:

  • Production Safety β€“ Online course (1 hour) - For those who work on productions but do not manage safety and do not complete risk assessments. This includes Runners, Production Management Assistants etc
  • Safe Management of TV Productions (1 day) - For those who manage people / safety on production and/or complete/approve risk assessments. This includes Executive Producers, Production Executives, Line Producers, Series Producers, Producers, Assistant Producers, Directors of Photography, 1st Assistant Directors, 2nd Assistant Directors, 3rd AD, Production Managers, Production Coordinators, Heads of Departments etc.
  • TV Production Safety Refresher (3 hours) - For those who manage people / safety on production and/or complete/approve risk assessments and who have attended Safe Management of Productions 5 years ago.
  • Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT,6 days) - For those working for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in countries designated hostile environments.

You can find links to all training offered, including mandatory training, through the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Academy in 'Training and Competence: Safety'.

A - Z

A to Z list of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Safety Guidelines included in the Production Safety Guide

A - E

F - L 

M - R 

S - Z 

More from SSR

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  • Safety Advice Line: 0370 411 0464 Email: safety@bbc.co.uk
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This site describes what the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ does in relation to managing its health, safety and security risks and is intended for those who work directly for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.

It is not intended to provide instruction or guidance on how third parties should manage their risks. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ cannot be held liable for how this information is interpreted or used by third parties, nor provide any assurance that adopting it would provide any measure of legal compliance. More information

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