In any workplace, access and emergency exit arrangements are subject to health and safety and fire legislation.
Buildings and plant must be maintained, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure they are safe and without risks to health.
Fire is a significant risk in TV and film production: hot lighting fixtures, electrical equipment, pyros, practical flames, flammable set materials, and some SFX can all pose fire hazards.
Fire, explosion - and if gas does not burn properly, excess carbon monoxide is produced, which can kill.
Good standards of housekeeping in workplaces reduce risks of slips, trips and falls, fire and pests.
There are numerous compliance, regulatory and safety issues associated with any commercial kitchen set up. Read our guidance here.
Legionella is a bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, a type of pneumonia that can be fatal in some groups. It is contracted by inhaling infected water droplets.
Deafness caused by exposure to noise at work is permanent and incurable. Exposure to noise can also cause other impairments such as tinnitus.
Whether moving people, equipment or vehicles, routes need to be carefully managed to ensure they remain safe, fit for purpose, and obstruction-free.
Visitors to premises must not be adversely affected by the company’s activities with regard to their health and safety.
Provision of welfare facilities aren't just a legal requirement: they directly impact the well-being, safety, and productivity of cast and crew.
Workplace lighting is important, it allows people to see everything adequately and makes it quicker and easier to identify and avoid hazards.