Medirek can place an on-site safety manager with a film or TV production for the shoot, the build or both. The safety manager puts the risk assessments and method statements into practice, gives on-the-spot advice when plans change, checks compliance and can coordinate Medirek's medics, water safety and fire cover from one plan.
Shoots change by the hour. An on-site safety manager means someone competent is there to reassess when they do.
What the safety manager does
- Puts the RAMS into practice, briefing crew and checking controls are in place before each set-up.
- Gives ad hoc, on-demand advice when the schedule, the weather or the shot changes.
- Checks compliance with the production's policies and procedures throughout the shoot and build.
- Oversees specialist activity, such as rigging, height work, vehicles and water.
- Coordinates support teams: medics, water safety and fire cover.
- Handles incidents calmly and makes sure decisions are recorded.
Experience that carries across
Medirek's leadership brings more than a decade of police and emergency services risk management and command experience.
Productions where Medirek has provided safety management include Person of Interest and Dirty Business for Channel 4. See the full list.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a safety manager on set every day?
Not necessarily. Many productions book an on-site safety manager for higher-risk days, such as stunts, water, height, vehicles or big crowd scenes, and rely on the RAMS and the unit medic on other days. Medirek will suggest what is proportionate.
Provided by Medirek – Safety and Medical. More on medirek.co.uk.
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