Risk Management of Productions
2025-03-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-22 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) and 7 more dates
Designed to give you a broad overview of the health, safety and environmental issues to be considered when making programmes or films.
The course will explain why risk management is needed in production and give practical methods of how it should be tackled. It is recognised that mental health and culture have both grown in importance to production management in recent times and this course discusses the key approaches in dealing with these critical topic areas. The session also identifies available resources for environmental sustainability management.
PART OF THE PRODUCTION SAFETY PASSPORT SCHEME
Bulk Discounts Available
Need more than five places?A company course delivered online or in person may be more cost-effective. Contact us for details.
CONTACTAims & Objectives

A broad overview of the risk management issues to be considered during the making of programmes, including hazard identification, risk assessment and good health, safety and environmental management
The opportunity to analyse and discuss the risk management techniques used on production including hazard identification and risk assessment
Discuss good health and safety management on location
Information about risk management policy and procedures, including how productions should interact with their contractors and others
To provide information about the legal framework

Who Is It For?
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.
Course Content
The course concentrates on the practical aspects of safely managing a production:

Roles and responsibilities in programme making, both within the production team and those outside
The potential pitfalls of risk management and how these may impact upon the programme making process
Application of risk management principles using real-life case study examples
How to establish and maintain control through clearly defined occupational risk roles and responsibilities

Qualifications
The Production Safety Passport (PSP) is an industry-led scheme to support the mutual recognition of health and safety training in the Creative Media Industries. The same health and safety skills are needed across a range of creative media sectors that are involved in film and television production.
That’s why ScreenSkills have worked with the industry to create the Health and Safety Framework, an agreement across sectors about which qualifications or training courses are needed for priority production roles. It means that training and qualifications you do with one employer will be recognised and valued by your next employer.
Upon successfully completing this programme, you will gain a PSP certificate via the ScreenSkills website which employers can use to verify your level of training – this is valid for 5 years. Further details of the PSP can be found here.
Duration
1 day (6 hours)
Terms and Conditions
6 working days’ notice of cancellation/postponement prior to the start of the course must be given. Failure to do so will lead to a 75% cancellation fee. Courses cancelled/postponed within 48 hours or less prior to the start of the course will incur a 100% fee.
Courses may be rescheduled once only and must be rescheduled within 2 weeks of the original course date to avoid the 75% fee. See full Terms and Conditions.

Mental Health First Aid
2025-03-26 09:30 - 2025-03-27 17:00, 2025-07-15 09:30 - 2025-07-16 17:30, 2025-11-05 09:30 - 2025-11-06 17:30 | First Option Safety | London EC3, 2nd Floor Exchequer Court, 33 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8AA, United Kingdom
Why train your crew as MHFAiders?
MHFAiders are essential to maintaining employee wellbeing. You will gain:

A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
The confidence to step in and support someone in the workplace by guiding them to appropriate support
Three years access to the MHFAider Support App® with 24/7 digital support
Access to exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities, and the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders

Why choose MHFA England training?

MHFA England training is key for creating a healthy workplace where the mental and physical health of employees are valued equally
91% of people had a better understanding of mental health after completing their MHFA England course
Since MHFA England was founded in 2007, their Instructor Members have provided training to over 20,000 workplaces equating to hundreds and thousands of MHFAiders

MHFA England Instructor Member training is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health, meaning a quality assured and consistent training experience.
IN HOUSE COURSES
Need multiple places?We can deliver courses exclusively for your company too. Contact us for details.
CONTACTWhy train your crew as MHFAiders?
MHFAiders are essential to maintaining employee wellbeing. You will gain:

A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
The confidence to step in and support someone in the workplace by guiding them to appropriate support
Three years access to the MHFAider Support App® with 24/7 digital support
Access to exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities, and the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders

Why choose MHFA England training?
Why choose MHFA England training?

MHFA England training is key for creating a healthy workplace where the mental and physical health of employees are valued equally
91% of people had a better understanding of mental health after completing their MHFA England course
Since MHFA England was founded in 2007, their Instructor Members have provided training to over 20,000 workplaces equating to hundreds and thousands of MHFAiders
MHFA England Instructor Member training is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health, meaning a quality assured and consistent training experience

Details
This is a two day, in person course, running 09:30 to 17:30.
You must attend the course in full to be certified as a Mental Health First Aider.
Terms and Conditions
6 working days’ notice of cancellation/postponement prior to the start of the course must be given. Failure to do so will lead to a 75% cancellation fee. Courses cancelled/postponed within 48 hours or less prior to the start of the course will incur a 100% fee.
Courses may be rescheduled once only and must be rescheduled within 2 weeks of the original course date to avoid the 75% fee. See full Terms and Conditions.

Fire Warden Theory
2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-14 10:00 - 12:00
This course is for anyone designated as Fire Marshal / Fire Warden who is allocated to fire safety responsibilities in the prevention of fires and implementing orderly fire evacuations should a fire occur.
It also helps employers to meet their statutory insurance obligations and to protect staff and property under current fire safety legislation such as The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Bulk Discounts Available
Need multiple places?A company course delivered online or in person may be more cost-effective. Contact us for details.
CONTACTThis course does not include practical fire extinguisher trainingAims & Objectives
To enable employers to meet their statutory insurance obligations and to protect staff and property under current fire safety legislation, i.e. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Enabling Fire Marshalls / Wardens to achieve a thorough awareness and understanding of the threat posed by fire, their personal responsibility in preventing an outbreak and the action to be taken should a fire occur.
Who Is It For?
Designed for all staff designated as “Fire Warden” or “Fire Marshal”.
This course has been designed to ensure that attendees achieve a thorough awareness and understanding of the threat posed by fire, their personal responsibility in preventing an outbreak and the action to be taken should a fire occur.
Course Content
This course incorporates both the theoretical and practical* aspects of Fire Warden/Marshal training, including:

Fire Legislation;
Common Causes of Fire and their prevention;
Safety Features Within Buildings;
Fire Risk Assessment (as a Fire Warden Role);
Peoples behaviour in fire situations;
What to do in Case of Fire (including use of Fire Extinguishers);
Safe Evacuation of Premises;
Action at Assembly Points.

*This course does not include practical extinguisher training.
Qualifications
Fire Warden/Fire Marshal certificate, valid for 3 years.
Duration
Up to 2 hours.
Terms and Conditions
6 working days’ notice of cancellation/postponement prior to the start of the course must be given. Failure to do so will lead to a 75% cancellation fee. Courses cancelled/postponed within 48 hours or less prior to the start of the course will incur a 100% fee.
Courses may be rescheduled once only and must be rescheduled within 2 weeks of the original course date to avoid the 75% fee. See full Terms and Conditions.

Risk Assessment in Production
2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-14 11:57, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 12:30
Designed to give delegates an overview and knowledge of risk assessment and how that is applied in production environments. The course will explain what risk assessment is, and the legal obligations and responsibilities of individuals. It will also give instruction and tips on how risk assessment should be undertaken as well as giving delegates a chance to work through various scenarios in a group setting.
Bulk Discounts Available
Need more than five places? A company course delivered online or in person may be more cost-effective. Contact us for details.
CONTACTAims & Objectives

Provide basic instruction and refresher on risk assessment within the TV & Film industry.
Understanding what a risk assessment is.
Provide a basic overview of the legal responsibilities on companies/productions and individuals regarding risk assessment.
The process of undertaking and recording a risk assessment.
The opportunity to practice and discuss risk assessment with peers and qualified safety professionals with experience in TV & Film safety.

Who Is It For? The course is designed for people who need to undertake and record risk assessments on production. This course is aimed at both those who are new to risk assessment and the more experienced. Those roles may include: Heads of Department, Executive Producers, Production Executives, Line Producers, Series Producers, Producers, Assistant Producers, Directors of Photography, 1st Assistant Directors, 2nd Assistant Directors, 3rd AD, Production Managers, and Production Coordinators. Course Content The course concentrates on giving practical advice on how undertake a risk assessment and covers the following points:

What is a risk assessment? – The Basics
Legal requirements and responsibilities
Steps to risk assessment and how they apply in TV & Film Production
PETE and other tools
Group exercises

Duration 2.5 hours Terms and Conditions 6 working days’ notice of cancellation/postponement prior to the start of the course must be given. Failure to do so will lead to a 75% cancellation fee. Courses cancelled/postponed within 48 hours or less prior to the start of the course will incur a 100% fee. Courses may be rescheduled once only and must be rescheduled within 2 weeks of the original course date to avoid the 75% fee. See full Terms and Conditions.

Risk Assessment in Production - Warner Bros Discovery
2025-06-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Chiswick Park Building 2, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5YB, Chiswick Park Building 2, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5YB, London, W4 5YB
Content is protected.

Risk Management of Productions
2025-07-10 10:00 - 16:00
Designed to give you a broad overview of the health, safety and environmental issues to be considered when making programmes or films.
The course will explain why risk management is needed in production and give practical methods of how it should be tackled. It is recognised that mental health and culture have both grown in importance to production management in recent times and this course discusses the key approaches in dealing with these critical topic areas. The session also identifies available resources for environmental sustainability management.
PART OF THE PRODUCTION SAFETY PASSPORT SCHEME
Bulk Discounts Available
Need more than five places?A company course delivered online or in person may be more cost-effective. Contact us for details.
CONTACTAims & Objectives

A broad overview of the risk management issues to be considered during the making of programmes, including hazard identification, risk assessment and good health, safety and environmental management
The opportunity to analyse and discuss the risk management techniques used on production including hazard identification and risk assessment
Discuss good health and safety management on location
Information about risk management policy and procedures, including how productions should interact with their contractors and others
To provide information about the legal framework

Who Is It For?
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.
Course Content
The course concentrates on the practical aspects of safely managing a production:

Roles and responsibilities in programme making, both within the production team and those outside
The potential pitfalls of risk management and how these may impact upon the programme making process
Application of risk management principles using real-life case study examples
How to establish and maintain control through clearly defined occupational risk roles and responsibilities

Qualifications
The Production Safety Passport (PSP) is an industry-led scheme to support the mutual recognition of health and safety training in the Creative Media Industries. The same health and safety skills are needed across a range of creative media sectors that are involved in film and television production.
That’s why ScreenSkills have worked with the industry to create the Health and Safety Framework, an agreement across sectors about which qualifications or training courses are needed for priority production roles. It means that training and qualifications you do with one employer will be recognised and valued by your next employer.
Upon successfully completing this programme, you will gain a PSP certificate via the ScreenSkills website which employers can use to verify your level of training – this is valid for 5 years. Further details of the PSP can be found here.
Duration
1 day (6 hours)
IMPORTANT
The case studies used to illustrate health and safety principles include videos of real-life incidents. Whilst we do not show severe injury, you may find some content distressing. You will be warned before any content is shown and you will have the option to look away.
Terms and Conditions
6 working days’ notice of cancellation/postponement prior to the start of the course must be given. Failure to do so will lead to a 75% cancellation fee. Courses cancelled/postponed within 48 hours or less prior to the start of the course will incur a 100% fee.
Courses may be rescheduled once only and must be rescheduled within 2 weeks of the original course date to avoid the 75% fee. See full Terms and Conditions.
