Medirek writes film and TV risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) specific to your production. A Medirek safety advisor attends the tech recce or location recce, assesses the risks against what the production wants to film, and produces RAMS and practical control measures. This can be documentation only, or it can lead into an on-site safety manager and support teams.
A risk assessment is only useful if it describes the shoot you are actually doing. That is why Medirek starts at the recce.
How it works
- Brief. You share the script pages, schedule, locations and anything unusual: stunts, vehicles, water, height, SFX, animals, children, night work, public.
- Tech recce. A Medirek safety advisor attends the recce with the director, producer and heads of department, or reviews the plans remotely where a visit isn't needed.
- Risk assessment and method statements. Production-specific RAMS: the hazards, who could be harmed, the controls, who is responsible and how the work will proceed safely.
- Control measures. Practical recommendations, from exclusion zones and access routes to briefings, PPE and support teams.
- Delivery. Your team runs the shoot with the documents, or Medirek provides an on-site safety manager and teams to put the controls in place.
What the recce looks at
- Risk of falls and working at height
- Subsidence, poor footing and uneven ground
- Fire hazards and fire precautions
- Traffic, public and environmental hazards
- Water, tides and edges
- Access for crew vehicles and facilities
- Emergency access and rendezvous points
- Distance and route to the nearest hospital
Specific to your production
Medirek's RAMS are written for the production in front of it, not adapted from a generic high-level template. They are designed to be read and used by the people on set, and to give the production the knowledge it needs to run the shoot safely, whether or not Medirek is on site on the day.
Contractors coming onto your set? Medirek can review their insurance and RAMS to make sure they fit with your processes and are sufficient for the job.
Frequently asked questions
What is RAMS in film production?
RAMS stands for risk assessment and method statement. The risk assessment identifies hazards and how they are controlled; the method statement sets out how the work will be done safely, step by step.
Do you attend tech recces?
Yes. Attending tech and location recces is central to how Medirek writes risk assessments. Where a visit isn't needed, plans can be reviewed remotely.
Is a risk assessment a legal requirement for filming?
UK employers must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to their workers and anyone else affected by their work. For a production, that means assessing the risks of the shoot. Medirek can help you meet that duty; this is general information rather than legal advice.
Provided by Medirek – Safety and Medical. More on medirek.co.uk.
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