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Many countries will have their own safety legislation (some with widely differing standards) which may require specific tasks to be done.

Checks must be done with the local British Embassy, national broadcaster, or reputable local broadcaster to determine the situation and ensure work might be carried out safely and without contravening local laws.

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According to the 2024 Global Peace Index, the risk factor for is which is considered VERY LOW

The Global Peace Index measures how dangerous or safe a nation is based on 23 different indicators, including political terror, deaths from internal conflict, and murder rate. A score is calculated for each of the 163 nations featured in the report based on these factors. The higher the score, the more dangerous the country is and the lower it ranks in terms of safety. It is produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace, an independent, non-partisan, non-profit think tank.

According to the 2024 Global Peace Index, the risk factor for is which is considered LOW

According to the 2024 Global Peace Index, the risk factor for is which is considered MEDIUM

According to the 2024 Global Peace Index, the risk factor for is which is considered HIGH

According to the 2024 Global Peace Index, the risk factor for is which is considered VERY HIGH

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This information is drawn from open sources and can change rapidly. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, users should make their own determination and we accept no liability for any information provided.

Pre-Production Checklist

Have you checked with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, British Embassies etc whether the Country you are traveling to is classed as a hostile environment?

Yes

Not Applicable

For example war zone, civil unrest, terrorist activities, natural disasters etc

Have you checked out the latest information on the country you are traveling to on the FCO country advice website and through up to date guide books etc?

Yes

Not Applicable

Have you adequate insurance arrangements in place – both for personnel and equipment?

Yes

Not Applicable

Have you checked up on what vaccinations/immunisations are needed and ensured all travellers are up to date?

Yes

Not Applicable

Have you arranged a health briefing for travellers to cover such areas as food hygiene, working in hot/cold climates, DVT etc?

Yes

Not Applicable

Have you arranged a health briefing for travellers to cover such areas as food hygiene, working in hot/cold climates, DVT etc?

Yes

Not Applicable

Have you got emergency plans in place to deal with medical emergencies, evacuation, kidnap etc?

Yes

Not Applicable

Have you got Next of Kin details and travel itinerary details at production base in UK?

Yes

Not Applicable

Have you arranged local fixers?

Yes

Not Applicable

Contacts through Embassy, local TV Companies, production contacts who have previously visited the area, News Bureaux etc

Have you checked the competency of any contractors/freelancers you will be employing when abroad?

Yes

Not Applicable

Have you checked that all travelers have valid passports & visas if necessary?

Yes

Not Applicable

Have you checked that any equipment that you will be taking abroad has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe and suitable for the conditions?

Yes

Not Applicable

Is all equipment in manageable loads for the crew to carry – will handling aids be provided if necessary?

Yes

Not Applicable

Are suitable First Aid arrangements in place?

Yes

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Are fire extinguishers included in kit if necessary?

Yes

Not Applicable

Production Checklist - On Location

Controls if Crew / Cast suffer injuries from being attacked or mugged

Yes

Not Applicable

Pre-production checks ensure everyone is aware of the crime/violence situation in the country and will act accordingly – i.e. no lone working / buddy system in place if necessary, no valuables, passports, or large amounts of money to be carried around.

Controls in place if Crew / Cast are trapped in fire in an unfamiliar building

Yes

Not Applicable

When registering at hotels or working in any buildings/offices etc – emergency arrangements and procedures should be asked for and all crew/cast should familiarise themselves with fire exits and routes etc.

Controls in place if Crew / Cast suffer from ill health conditions related to climate, unsanitary drinking water or food etc

Yes

Not Applicable

All crew/cast should be briefed on controls that are needed – e.g. drinking plenty of bottled water, good hygiene procedures when handling food, taking care of what you eat, using sunscreen, protective clothing, keeping in shade etc. Regular reminders should be given to crew/cast and checks carried out.

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General Guidance

Safety requirements apply wherever staff are working. Many countries will have their own safety legislation (some with widely differing standards) which may require specific tasks to be done.

Check the Country Information of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website – link below.
Checks must be done with the local British Embassy, national broadcaster, or reputable local broadcaster to determine the situation and ensure work might be carried out safely and without contravening local laws.
Expert medical advice should be sought as to the need for vaccinations, prophylaxis, mosquito and AIDS kits etc. Those provided with such advice must heed it — remember that malaria can be fatal and is always a potentially serious illness even if immediate accurate diagnosis is made and suitable treatment given.

The need for special first aid training and/or equipment, and for routine check-ins with the UK base, must be considered when completing the risk assessment.

Other factors to consider when carrying out a risk assessment include:

Weather, prevention of illness
Local custom and laws
Location
Manual Handling, electrical safety
Transport, public liability insurance, fitness to travel
Communication
Medication, First Aid and Evacuation

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Template Risk Assessment

This is a generic risk assessment covering routine hazards and controls. Your shoot, the planned action or its location may create additional hazards that you will need to add to this assessment. Fully implementing controls should reduce the risk from these hazards to the lowest level reasonably practicable, however it will not eliminate risk.

We’ve provided an estimate of residual risk based on all controls being implemented. Those accountable for making sure actions are complete should be indicated in the responsible person column.

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FCO Travel Advice

Specialist: James Gall

James has extensive experience working on international productions where the different legislation, safety methods, local safety practices, safety culture and documentation can be of concern for productions wishing to deliver familiar standards in other territories. Developing bespoke H&S documents, coordinating H&S practices, providing practical suggestions and leading by example helps productions promote a positive, inclusive safety culture and meet statutory matters within production H&S. James has extensive experience within the Events sector from SAG compliance, CDM processes and site managing project builds and derigs.

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