Health and Safety
This section covers health and safety responsibilities, information on legislation, and the different Health and Safety roles within the film industry.
Under health and safety legislation, the ultimate responsibility for health and safety lies with the employer involved and the organisations in control of premises and facilities. In the film industry this may be the investor/client, producer, production company, contractor, designer, supplier, facilities company or studio.
All film occupations have a health and safety element attached to them, but the following specialist staff are also employed to ensure adequate protection for cast and crew.
Further details and occupations found in this area are detailed below:
The Health and Safety Department
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a duty on the employer, and employees, to work in a safe manner.
Read MoreParamedics and Paramedical staff
Paramedical practitioners work on an occasional basis, and must have relevant qualifications and experience in the medical field, and ideally some experience within the film or audio-visual industries.
Read MoreHealth and Safety Advisor/Consultant
Health and Safety Advisors (or Consultants) in the film industry give advice on health and safety management systems within each film or production, reviewing each company's Health and Safety policy, and ensuring that health and safety arrangements and the appropriate personnel are in place.
Read MoreUnit Nurse
Unit Nurses provide first aid cover and primary healthcare to the cast and crew on a film production.
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