Meningitis B is a serious infection, but difficult to catch. It requires close, prolonged contact with respiratory secretions - typically kissing or sharing items like drinks or vapes - rather than casual workplace exposure. For productions, the risk remains low.

A new Introduction to Production Safety course is helping university students prepare for working in film and television production. The course introduces safety culture, risk assessment and real-world production scenarios - and is being offered free to universities.

A recent UK recall of some non-alcohol antiseptic wipes due to contamination with Burkholderia stabilis has raised questions about infection risk, but for healthy people using wipes on intact skin, it's considered very low - but we recommend you check First Aid kits for the affected brands.

Our latest survey insights suggest productions are willing to work more sustainably but often lack the support needed to deliver it in practice; new UK and US sustainability roadmaps released and other news.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced significant changes to the rules for flying drones and model aircraft, effective January 1st 2026. Requirements for registration, identification, safety equipment, and how drones are categorised and operated are all changing.

Seasonal flu is circulating earlier than normal this winter, leading to high case numbers and increased disruption. It isn't a new strain of concern, but it's nasty if you get it. Timing, susceptibility and close working environments make sensible precautions more important than ever.