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Above Ground Storage
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Abrasive Wheels
Including machinery risk assessment, guarding, maintenence and inspection.
Abroad
Understanding the health implications when travelling abroad
Abseiling
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Abstraction
Requirements and guidelines for, the prevention of water pollution, the abstraction of water and other uses
Access
Access control to BBC non-public areas
access
Filming at night on location between sunset and sunrise (approx 2300 - 0600)
Access And Egress
Safety guidance for access and egress, first aid, mobile phones, signs and smoking
Access To Work
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
Accident
Accident and Incident Investigations
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Accident & Incidents
Safety Representatives - Managers Guidelines
For those who communicate and consult with staff and their appointed representatives
Accident Form
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Accident Report Form
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Accident Reporting
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Section of useful guides and information about myRisks Tools
Accidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
ACM's
Primarily aimed at premises managed through BBC Workplace and occupied by BBC staff but also relevant to Programme Production.
Acoustic Shock
Guidance covering workplace noise issues.
Acquiring Buildings
Environmental guidelines for people managing BBC buildings or are responsible for those who do
Adhesives
Using glues, adhesives and sealants
Adults
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Adventure Activities
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Adventure Sports
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Advice
Contact details for the BBC Safety Advice Line
Aerial
Using aircraft (helicopter or plane) for aerial filming
Aerial Filming
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Aeroplanes
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
A-Frame
Safe use of televsion cameras
Filming and Recording at the Roadside
Filming and recording at the roadside
Africa Kicks
Africa Kicks: A World Service Odyssey
What do you get when you load 25 BBC staff members onto a bus in Ivory Coast and drive it to Nigeria through Ghana, Togo and Benin, crossing four international borders in thirteen days?
Agricultural
Recceing and / or recording at a zoo, farm or animal sanctuary
aider
reminder on how first aiders are provided
Air Craft
Using aircraft (helicopter or plane) for aerial filming
Air Mortar
Guide to planning physical effects
Air Operator
Using aircraft (helicopter or plane) for aerial filming
Air Pollution
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Aircraft
Recording activities at an airfield as opposed to a commercial airport
Aircraft Safety
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Airfields
Recording activities at an airfield as opposed to a commercial airport
Alcohol
guidance about how to deal with safety issues connected with the use of drugs and alcohol
All Terrain Vehicle
Guidance about safe working practices that should be adopted when using a sit-astride all-terrain vehicle (ATV), often known as an ATV quad bike.
Allergic Reaction
Make-up Hairdressing & Costume
Guide to risks associated with the use of make-up, hairdressing and costumes within the television industry
Allergies
Reducing the risk of developing occupational asthma
Amourers And Amouries
Guidance to the safe use of weapons prior to and during productions
Ancient Monument
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
Animal
Recording with non-dangerous animals such as birds, reptiles, fish, insects, spiders, etc
Recceing and / or recording at a zoo, farm or animal sanctuary
Animals
Assistance dogs, animals in productions or filming in the wild.
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Anti-virals
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Anxiety
Assistance for managers or for those who feel that work is causing them stress
Appliance Testing
EGN9 - Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing
Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing requirements and guidance
Approved Contractors
Things you need to consider when working with contractors on an event.
Approved List
Guidance for productions wishing to add contractors to the BBC's vetting list
Approved Security Suppliers
Companies and individuals providing security services to the BBC
Archaeology
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
Arm Pain
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Advice to managers on work related upper limb disorders and some self help advice
Arrangements
Recording in people's homes for interviews, observational documentaries or dramas
Artex
Safe application and removal of Artex and other textured coatings.
Asbestos
Primarily aimed at premises managed through BBC Workplace and occupied by BBC staff but also relevant to Programme Production.
The hazard of Asbestos on DIY programmes
Asbestos on programme locations
Safety on location for Radio, TV and web production
plumbing work on DIY programmes
Safely using power hand tools on DIY programmes
Safe application and removal of Artex and other textured coatings.
Ways to identify Asbestos
Asbestos Management Strategy
Safety precautions for dealing with Asbestos in buildings
Ask Al
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details for the BBC Safety Advice Line
Assessment
Manual Handling and lifting at work.
Assets
Appropriate mesasures to protect property, assest and business interruption from fire
Security advice for aquiring, adapting or managing premises
Assignment
Safety responsibilities for short notice assignments on productions
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs, animals in productions or filming in the wild.
Assurance Visit
The role of managers in reviewing implementation and performance of safety measures
Describes managers' duties for checking that safety standards are being maintained
Asthma
Reducing the risk of developing occupational asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Guidance about the condition and management of Occupational Dermatitis
ATV
Guidance about safe working practices that should be adopted when using a sit-astride all-terrain vehicle (ATV), often known as an ATV quad bike.
Audience
Security of visitors to BBC premises.
For those who invite audiences to our programmes or our premises
avian flu
Guidance on dealing with flu and working during flu pandemics.
Avian Flu
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
AXA Insurance
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
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Back Pain
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Back-up Power Supplies
Guidance on back-up power supplies, UPS and electrical safety
Banned Airlines
Advice for deploying to High Risk areas of the world, where the threat can be from human or environmental factors.
Barge
For anyone planning to work on or near water
Barring Notices
Access control to BBC non-public areas
Batteries
EGN18 - Batteries- Safe Use, Maintenance and Disposal
Batteries- Safe Use, Maintenance and Disposal
Battlefield
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
Bay Mounted Equipment
EGN16 - Racks and Rack or Bay Mounted Equipment - Safety Inspection and Testing
Racks and Rack or Bay Mounted Equipment - Safety Inspection and Testing
BBC Business Continuity Policy
BBC Business Continuity Policy
BBC Emergencies.
Incidents are managed every day by the BBC and are business-as-usual. However, from time to time the BBC has to deal with major incidents. You will find details of some of them on this page.
BBC Environment
BBC Safety Web Site
BBC Incidents
Incidents are managed every day by the BBC and are business-as-usual. However, from time to time the BBC has to deal with major incidents. You will find details of some of them on this page.
BBC Safety
Home page for the external version of myRisks Information
BBC Safety Web Site
BBC Security
BBC Safety Web Site
BCDRT
Incidents are managed every day by the BBC and are business-as-usual. However, from time to time the BBC has to deal with major incidents. You will find details of some of them on this page.
Beds
Filming, recording or recceing in a hospital or other medical facility.
Best Practicable Means
Requirements & guidelines to avoid creating environmental nuisance
Biodiversity
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Bird Flu
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Reducing the risk of catching flu
Blade
Guidance about use of sharps. This includes needles and blades such as razor blades, lancets, scalpels and Stanley Knife blades.
Blindness
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
Boat
For anyone planning to work on or near water
Body Armour
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
Bomb Threat
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Guidance on threats to the business or individuals resulting from the BBC's buinesss activities, editorial judgement, public profile etc.
Breaker
Breakers Jack Hammers and Pneumatic Drills
Use of breakers on DIY programmes
BREEAM
Environmental Planning and Built Environment
Requirements and guidelines for environmental planning and built environment
BS7909
BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Electrical safety for temporary electrical systems on radio and tv productions as defined by BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Management of Electrical Safety at BBC
Building
Visiting / recceing / recording at a building or demolition site
Building Management
Information on fire safety arrangements for buildings.
Environmental guidelines for people managing BBC buildings or are responsible for those who do
Advice and guidance for the safe management of facilities and buildings
What it a Bulding Fire Manual and why you need one
Requirements and guidelines on activities which involve energy use or energy generation
Safety precautions for dealing with Asbestos in buildings
An outline of Corporate, Divisional and Building Security Management in the BBC.
Building Managment
The manner in which fire safety should be managed
Building Security
An outline of Corporate, Divisional and Building Security Management in the BBC.
Security advice for aquiring, adapting or managing premises
Building Sites
For anyone who initiates or is involved with construction work
Built Environment
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Bulk-head
Driving and Vehicle Management
For those who drive, manage people who drive or for those who manage vehicles, for BBC business
Bunded Vessels
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Bungee Jumping
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Bureau
International Office Operations and Staff
Office operations overseas.
Burnout
Assistance for managers or for those who feel that work is causing them stress
Business Continuity
Business Continuity
This page contains details of Incident Management at the BBC
Incidents are managed every day by the BBC and are business-as-usual. However, from time to time the BBC has to deal with major incidents. You will find details of some of them on this page.
Appropriate mesasures to protect property, assest and business interruption from fire
The toolkit on this page is designed to make Business Continuity easier for you to implement. It includes advice, suggestions & templates.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Team
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Team
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Team
Business Continuity contacts.
This page contains details of the members of the Business Continuity Team and their contact details.
Business Continuity team
This page contains details of the members of the Business Continuity Team and their contact details.
Butane
Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) presents a particular risk becasue it can collect as a highly inflammable invisible cloud
Buying Buildings
Environmental guidelines for people managing BBC buildings or are responsible for those who do
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Cables and Cable Drums
EGN20 - Mains extension cables - use and safety testing
Mains extension cables - use and safety testing
Camcorder
Safety on self-op shooting activities
Camera
Vehicles Recording From and In
Recording a driver or passenger from within the moving vehicle
camera support
A Grips’ responsibilities
Cameras And Camera Crane
Safe use of televsion cameras
Safety Information on Jibs and Camera Cranes
Canals
For anyone planning to work on or near water
Canoeing
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Capita
Health at Work - Guidance for Managers
Management of Occupational Health at work
Car
Reducing the possibility of a road traffic accident
Vehicles Recording From and In
Recording a driver or passenger from within the moving vehicle
Car
Reducing the possibility of a road traffic accident
Vehicles Recording From and In
Recording a driver or passenger from within the moving vehicle
Cargo Nets
Driving and Vehicle Management
For those who drive, manage people who drive or for those who manage vehicles, for BBC business
Carrying
Manual handling in BBC Premises and on location
Catering And Caterers
Hiring caterers and preparing food.
Welfare facilities on location
Caving
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
CDM
For anyone who initiates or is involved with construction work
Cega Medical Assistance
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Cement
Risks from working with cement and concrete
Cement Mixers on DIY Programmes
Plastering on DIY programmes
Chainsaw
Safe use of chainsaws in DIY programmes
Chairs
Procurement of Alternative Equipment
How to order office equipment to meet a specific DSE or need or other Access requirement
Changes
Monthly Newsletters, Legal and policy and guidance updates from BBC Safety.
Checklists
Environmental Checklists & Inspection Forms
Environmental management planning checklists and inspection forms.
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Chemical
Guidance for dealing with chemicals on DIY programmes
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Hazardous Substances and Materials
Hazardous substances on location
Safety on location for Radio, TV and web production
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Cherry Picker
Hydraulic Platforms and Cherry Pickers
Guidance on using lifting equipment in programme making
Working at height using a cherry picker or other hydraulic hoist
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Child
Working with children (15 and under) and young people (16-18)
Some hazards that you may encounter at work when pregnant
Child Protection
For those who invite audiences to our programmes or our premises
Children on Construction Sites
Issues connected with children on production sites.
Children Young People and Work Experience
For those involving children in programme making and for BBC Staff
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Children
Working with children (15 and under) and young people (16-18)
Recceing and / or recording at a working school or nursery
Circuit Breakers
Efficient and suitably located means for the protection from excess current
Climate Change Levy
Requirements and guidelines on activities which involve energy use or energy generation
Climbing
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Clothing
Cold weather clothing recommendations
Codes of Practice
A list of 17 Security Codes of Practice covering management & control of personal, physical and information security.
Cold Weather
Safety guidance for operating in cold environments
Cold weather clothing recommendations
Collapse
Using a ladder, whether a portable ladder or a step ladder, safely
Colophony
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Communication
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
Children Young People and Work Experience
For those involving children in programme making and for BBC Staff
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
Safety Representatives - Managers Guidelines
For those who communicate and consult with staff and their appointed representatives
Compactors
Whackers Compactors and Vibrating Plates
Use of whackers and other ground compactors on DIY programmes
Compensatory Rest
Guidance includes work patterns, night work, self ops, fatigue and freelancers.
Competence
A combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and knowledge
For those who engage contractors to provide resources
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
Health and Safety Responsibilities
Identifiying and recording personal safety responsibilities
BBC Safety myRisks Training top page
Guidance for productions wishing to add contractors to the BBC's vetting list
Competent
Selecting and managing a competent contractor / 3rd Party
Competition
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Complaint
Requirements & guidelines to avoid creating environmental nuisance
Compressed Gas
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Guidance on the use of Helium and other inert gases for voice effects
Computers
Working with Computers and Monitors
Arrangements for workstations, DSE assessments, hot desks, hand-helds and home working.
Concrete
Breakers Jack Hammers and Pneumatic Drills
Use of breakers on DIY programmes
Risks from working with cement and concrete
Confined Spaces
Recognise what is a confined space and what you need to do if planning a job
Consent
Requirements and guidelines for, the prevention of water pollution, the abstraction of water and other uses
Conservation Area
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
Construction
For anyone who initiates or is involved with construction work
Visiting / recceing / recording at a building or demolition site
Design & Construction of Sets, Scenery and Props
Guide for anyone that designs, creates and uses production sets and scenery in order to operate in a safe manner
Fire Safety During Contractor's Operations
All BBC Workplaces where construction work takes place
Construction Company
Selecting and managing a competent contractor / 3rd Party
Consultation
Safety Representatives - Managers Guidelines
For those who communicate and consult with staff and their appointed representatives
Contact Us
This page contains details of the members of the Business Continuity Team and their contact details.
Contacts
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Containers
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Contamination
Requirements and guidelines for the management environmental issues relating to land contamination
Contestants
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Contractor
Using scaffolding when scaffolding contractors are employed to design and build tubular scaffolding.
Contractors
For those who engage contractors to provide resources
Contractors - Engaging and Managing Them
Managing vetted contractors
Selecting and managing a competent contractor / 3rd Party
For those intending to dive or contract a diving service/operation
Fire Safety During Contractor's Operations
All BBC Workplaces where construction work takes place
Independents and Independent Productions
The BBC's vetting procedures for Independent Production Companies
For anyone asked to provide a method statement as part of their job or who needs to review method statements from others.
Guidance for productions wishing to add contractors to the BBC's vetting list
Vetting Criteria for Contractors
Pre vetted contractors list for safety
Things you need to consider when working with contractors on an event.
Contracts
For those who engage contractors to provide resources
Contributor
Contributor involvement in DIY programmes
Control Systems
Including machinery risk assessment, guarding, maintenence and inspection.
Controls
Environmental Risk Assessments
Key risks and controls for environmental risk assessments.
Convert Filming
Recording in people's homes for interviews, observational documentaries or dramas
Cookers
Gas appliances and gas installations in DIY programmes
Co-ordination And Control
Children Young People and Work Experience
For those involving children in programme making and for BBC Staff
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
High risk or high hazard work will need a permit to work
CoPs
A list of 17 Security Codes of Practice covering management & control of personal, physical and information security.
CORGI
Gas appliances and gas installations in DIY programmes
Corporate Security
An outline of Corporate, Divisional and Building Security Management in the BBC.
COSHH
Guidance for dealing with chemicals on DIY programmes
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Hazardous Substances and Materials
Hazardous substances on location
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Costume
Make-up Hairdressing & Costume
Guide to risks associated with the use of make-up, hairdressing and costumes within the television industry
Counselling
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Assistance for managers or for those who feel that work is causing them stress
Managing Trauma and reducing the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cracked Oil
Guide to planning physical effects
Cranes
Using cranes on productions
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
CRB
Working with children (15 and under) and young people (16-18)
Crime Prevention
Guidance on threats to the business or individuals resulting from the BBC's buinesss activities, editorial judgement, public profile etc.
CSR
Requirements and guidelines for communications regarding environmental issues.
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DDA
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Deafness
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
Delivery Drivers
Workplace Transport and Driving
This guidance refers to any BBC site or location and any vehicle used in a work setting
Demolition
Visiting / recceing / recording at a building or demolition site
Demonstrations
Guidance on threats to the business or individuals resulting from the BBC's buinesss activities, editorial judgement, public profile etc.
Deployment
Safety responsibilities for short notice assignments on productions
Depression
Assistance for managers or for those who feel that work is causing them stress
Dermatitis
Make-up Hairdressing & Costume
Guide to risks associated with the use of make-up, hairdressing and costumes within the television industry
Design And Construction Of Sets
Design & Construction of Sets, Scenery and Props
Guide for anyone that designs, creates and uses production sets and scenery in order to operate in a safe manner
Design And Management Regulations
For anyone who initiates or is involved with construction work
Development
BBC Safety myRisks Training top page
DFM
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Diesel
Use of petrol and diesel on DIY programmes
Disability
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
Disabled Arrangements
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
The arrangements to ensure a disabled person can get to a place of safety
Discharge
Requirements and guidelines for, the prevention of water pollution, the abstraction of water and other uses
Disorder
Guidance for managers and staff involved in coverage of events, activities and demonstrations where public disorder might occur. (not Hostile Environments)
Display
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Working safely with display screen equipment
Display Laser
Safety precautions where productions or events are using display lasers
Display Screens
Working with Computers and Monitors
Arrangements for workstations, DSE assessments, hot desks, hand-helds and home working.
Disposal of Batteries
EGN18 - Batteries- Safe Use, Maintenance and Disposal
Batteries- Safe Use, Maintenance and Disposal
Distributor Take-back Scheme
Procurement of Goods & Services
Requirements and guidelines for environmental issues when procuring goods and services.
Dive
For those intending to dive or contract a diving service/operation
Diving
For those intending to dive or contract a diving service/operation
Divisional Security
An outline of Corporate, Divisional and Building Security Management in the BBC.
DIY
Cement Mixers on DIY Programmes
Guidance for dealing with chemicals on DIY programmes
Children on Construction Sites
Issues connected with children on production sites.
Common hazards for programme makers - eg DIY, Make-over, Plant Hire, Garden Equipment, Building Equipment etc.
Docks
Filming, recording or recceing at Ports, Harbours and Docks
Document Review
Review cycle for standards and guidelines.
Documentary
Safety responsibilities for short notice assignments on productions
Double Insulation
Guidance on the earthing requirements for electrical equipment
Drains
Recognise what is a confined space and what you need to do if planning a job
Drills
Fire Procedures Drills and Staff Training
Information on fire procedures, drills and staff training
Drinking Water
Safety requirements for the management of water supply including drinking water
Safety guidance for access and egress, first aid, mobile phones, signs and smoking
Driving
Driving and DIY programmes
Reducing the possibility of a road traffic accident
Driving and Vehicle Management
For those who drive, manage people who drive or for those who manage vehicles, for BBC business
Driving Services Internationally
This guidance applies to anyone employing drivers or contracting services internationally
Driving and DIY programmes
Vehicles Recording From and In
Recording a driver or passenger from within the moving vehicle
Drugs
guidance about how to deal with safety issues connected with the use of drugs and alcohol
Dry Ice
Guide to planning physical effects
DSE
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Working safely with display screen equipment
Some hazards that you may encounter at work when pregnant
Procurement of Alternative Equipment
How to order office equipment to meet a specific DSE or need or other Access requirement
Working with Computers and Monitors
Arrangements for workstations, DSE assessments, hot desks, hand-helds and home working.
DSE Form
Advice to managers on work related upper limb disorders and some self help advice
Dust
Reducing the risk of developing occupational asthma
Breakers Jack Hammers and Pneumatic Drills
Use of breakers on DIY programmes
Safely using power hand tools on DIY programmes
Duty of Care
Requirements and guidelines for managing waste
DV
Aimed at staff who work alone in the UK for BBC business
Safety on self-op shooting activities
Dyes
Painting and Varnishing for DIY programmes
Dynamic Assessment
Introduction to undertaking and managing risk assessments in the BBC.
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Earpieces
Guidance covering workplace noise issues.
Earplugs
Recording activities at an airfield as opposed to a commercial airport
Earthing
Guidance on the earthing requirements for electrical equipment
Ecology
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Edit Suites
Working with Computers and Monitors
Arrangements for workstations, DSE assessments, hot desks, hand-helds and home working.
EGN
Management of Electrical Safety at BBC
EGN10
EGN10 - Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
EGN16
EGN16 - Racks and Rack or Bay Mounted Equipment - Safety Inspection and Testing
Racks and Rack or Bay Mounted Equipment - Safety Inspection and Testing
EGN4
EGN4 - Mains Isolating Transformers
Mains Isolating Transformers
EGN7
BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Electrical safety for temporary electrical systems on radio and tv productions as defined by BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
EGN9
EGN9 - Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing
Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing requirements and guidance
egress
Filming at night on location between sunset and sunrise (approx 2300 - 0600)
EHOs
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
Electric shock
Recceing or recording on railways, stations, platforms, trains, trams and tubes
Electrical
Using lighting up to 2kw in total power
Electrical Equipment
Electrical Equipment - Portable
Using any portable electrical equipment that has to be plugged into a power supply
Electrical Equipment And Testing
EGN9 - Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing
Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing requirements and guidance
Electrical Guidance Notes
Management of Electrical Safety at BBC
Electrical Safety
Guidance on back-up power supplies, UPS and electrical safety
BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Electrical safety for temporary electrical systems on radio and tv productions as defined by BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Using and installing electircal cabling on DIY programmes
Guidance on the earthing requirements for electrical equipment
EGN10 - Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
EGN12 - Safety Evaluation of Locally Purchased Electrical Equipment
Safety Evaluation of Locally Purchased Electrical Equipment
EGN15 - Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
EGN16 - Racks and Rack or Bay Mounted Equipment - Safety Inspection and Testing
Racks and Rack or Bay Mounted Equipment - Safety Inspection and Testing
EGN18 - Batteries- Safe Use, Maintenance and Disposal
Batteries- Safe Use, Maintenance and Disposal
EGN20 - Mains extension cables - use and safety testing
Mains extension cables - use and safety testing
EGN3 - Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
EGN4 - Mains Isolating Transformers
Mains Isolating Transformers
EGN9 - Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing
Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing requirements and guidance
Management of Electrical Safety at BBC
Electrical System Installation
Using and installing electrical equipment on DIY programmes
Efficient and suitably located means for the protection from excess current
Guidance on working on high voltage equipment (i.e. voltages exceeding 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. between conductors, or 600 V a.c. or 900 V d.c. between conductors and Earth)
Description of requirements for isolating systems and installations.
Power Distribution on Location
Rules around the 'small-scale' use of electricity
Electricity
Safety on location for Radio, TV and web production
Electricity At Work
Management of Electrical Safety at BBC
Electronic Security
Security advice for aquiring, adapting or managing premises
Emergencies
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
The links on this site aim to provide advice and guidance in the event of an emergency and for emergency planning.
Emergency
Emergency planning for events.
Emergency Evacuation Visitor Information form
Emergency Evacuation Visitor Information form
Emergency Evacuation Visitor Information form
Emergency Information
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Emergency Plan
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Emergency planning for events.
Emergency Services
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Emergency planning for events.
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
Emissions To Air
Requirements & guidelines on activities which may produce air pollution
Enclosures
Recognise what is a confined space and what you need to do if planning a job
Energy Management
Requirements and guidelines on activities which involve energy use or energy generation
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Enforcing Authority
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
Entertainment Licence
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
Entertainment Licence; Premises Licence
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Environment Agency
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
Environmental Building Brief
Environmental Planning and Built Environment
Requirements and guidelines for environmental planning and built environment
Environmental Compliance
Environmental guidelines for people managing BBC buildings or are responsible for those who do
Environment on Productions & Events
Guidelines for people involved in making programmes and running events
Standards, guidelines and requirements for all aspects of environmental management at the BBC.
Requirements and guidelines for developing and maintaining corporate and divisional environmental risk registers.
Have you thought about how the BBC's operations and activities could impact the environment?
A day-to-day prompt on the key responsibilities that all managers have in relation to to Environmental Management within the BBC.
A day-to-day prompt on the key responsibilities that all staff have in relation to to Environmental Management within the BBC.
Information about environmental management training.
Environmental Health Officers
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Planning and Built Environment
Requirements and guidelines for environmental planning and built environment
Environmental Incidents
Requirements and guidelines for the process to identify, report and investigate environmental incidents.
Environmental Inspections And Checklists
Environmental Checklists & Inspection Forms
Environmental management planning checklists and inspection forms.
Environmental Legal Register
Guidelines for developing and maintaining corporate and divisional environmental legal registers.
Environmental Management Guidelines
Requirements and guidelines for communications regarding environmental issues.
Environmental Risk Assessments
Key risks and controls for environmental risk assessments.
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
A day-to-day prompt on the key responsibilities that all managers have in relation to to Environmental Management within the BBC.
A day-to-day prompt on the key responsibilities that all staff have in relation to to Environmental Management within the BBC.
Requirements and guidelines for the process to identify, report and investigate environmental incidents.
Key tools to support your effective management of environmental impacts.
Procurement of Goods & Services
Requirements and guidelines for environmental issues when procuring goods and services.
Review cycle for standards and guidelines.
Environmental Nuisance
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Environmental Planning
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Environmental Statement
Environmental Planning and Built Environment
Requirements and guidelines for environmental planning and built environment
Equality
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Equipment
Requirements & guidelines on activities which may produce air pollution
Filming, recording or recceing in a hospital or other medical facility.
Using lighting up to 2kw in total power
Including machinery risk assessment, guarding, maintenence and inspection.
Equipment Store
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
Ergonomics
Procurement of Alternative Equipment
How to order office equipment to meet a specific DSE or need or other Access requirement
Advice to managers on work related upper limb disorders and some self help advice
Essentials
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
Evacuation Chairs
Provision and use of Evacuation chairs
The manner in which fire safety should be managed
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
The arrangements to ensure a disabled person can get to a place of safety
Event Guidelines And Responsibilities
Access control to BBC non-public areas
Guidance on reviewing your plan after an event
How the planning stage works in practice.
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Emergency planning for events.
Environment on Productions & Events
Guidelines for people involved in making programmes and running events
The BBC Events File has been produced to assist productions who organise events and ensure that when planning an event, all aspects of Health and Safety are covered
Guide for people planning and involved in events
The Event Health and Safety File will be prepared and maintained by the Event H&S Co-ordinator.
fire risk management at events
Guidance covering workplace noise issues.
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
The essential dos and don'ts of health and safety management and responsibilities at events
Risk Assessment at Events
Threats and hazards that may attach to programmes.
Things you need to consider when working with contractors on an event.
Event Organiser
The essential dos and don'ts of health and safety management and responsibilities at events
Event Producer
The essential dos and don'ts of health and safety management and responsibilities at events
Events
A page being developed where we will publish specific information about sigificant Major Events such as the Olympics and Paralympics.
Excavation
Excavations during DIY Programmes
Exchange
Health and Safety issues associated with staff secondments
Exclusion Zone
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Experience
A combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and knowledge
BBC Safety myRisks Training top page
For those who intend to use special effects
Exposure
Controlling noise exposure & protecting staff from excessive noise
Extension Leads
EGN20 - Mains extension cables - use and safety testing
Mains extension cables - use and safety testing
Extreme Sports
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Eye Protection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
Eye Sight Tests
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
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Facilities Management
Security advice for aquiring, adapting or managing premises
Factories
Recceing and or recording at a factory
Factory
Recceing and or recording at a factory
Factual
Safety responsibilities for short notice assignments on productions
Fall Arrest
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Farm
Recceing and / or recording at a zoo, farm or animal sanctuary
Farms; Animals; Agriculture
Safety issues concerning working on farms
Fatigue
Guidance includes work patterns, night work, self ops, fatigue and freelancers.
Fear
Managing Trauma and reducing the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
F-gases
Requirements & guidelines on activities which may produce air pollution
Fight Arrangements
For those who use stunts or fights in programmes
Filming
Using aircraft (helicopter or plane) for aerial filming
Filming From Vehicles
Safe use of televsion cameras
Filming On Roads
Filming and Recording at the Roadside
Filming and recording at the roadside
Fire
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Management of all aspects of general fire related issues across all BBC sites, tasks and programme activities.
Fire Procedures Drills and Staff Training
Information on fire procedures, drills and staff training
fire risk management at events
Fire Risk Assessment Guidelines
Information on fire risk assessment
Fire Safety During Contractor's Operations
All BBC Workplaces where construction work takes place
Fire Safety in Studios and on Location
Guidance includes purpose built studios, temporary studios and other buildings and locations
Safety on location for Radio, TV and web production
Appropriate mesasures to protect property, assest and business interruption from fire
provision and use of safe refuges for disabled people
Fire Alarm
Information on fire safety arrangements for buildings.
Fire and Explosion
Make-up Hairdressing & Costume
Guide to risks associated with the use of make-up, hairdressing and costumes within the television industry
Fire Authority
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
Fire Bomb
Emergency planning for events.
Fire Manual
Information on fire safety arrangements for buildings.
Fire Precautions
The manner in which fire safety should be managed
Fire Safety
Fire Safety During Contractor's Operations
All BBC Workplaces where construction work takes place
Fire Warning Systems
The manner in which fire safety should be managed
Firearms
Guidance to the safe use of weapons prior to and during productions
Firework Displays
For those who intend to use special effects
First Aid
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Emergency planning for events.
First Aid provisions
Information on accessing first aid.
First Aid on DIY programmes
Safety guidance for access and egress, first aid, mobile phones, signs and smoking
First aid
reminder on how first aiders are provided
First Aid
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Emergency planning for events.
First Aid provisions
Information on accessing first aid.
First Aid on DIY programmes
Safety guidance for access and egress, first aid, mobile phones, signs and smoking
first-aid
reminder on how first aiders are provided
Fitness For Work
Health at Work - Guidance for Managers
Management of Occupational Health at work
Fitness To Participate
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Fitness to Participate
Recceing and / or recording at a working school or nursery
Fixed Electrical Systems
EGN15 - Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Flak Jacket
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
Flaky
Skin can become inflamed when it comes into contact with an irritant substances
Flammable Liquids And Gases
Use of petrol and diesel on DIY programmes
Appropriate mesasures to protect property, assest and business interruption from fire
flu
Guidance on dealing with flu and working during flu pandemics.
Flu
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Reducing the risk of catching flu
Flying Ballet
Guidance on the hire of Flying Ballet contractors
Food
Hiring caterers and preparing food.
Foreign Assignments
For programme production, events and short term assignments outside the UK.
Forestry
Safe use of chainsaws in DIY programmes
Forklift
Filming, recording or recceing at Ports, Harbours and Docks
Forms
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Freelancers
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
Guidance for productions wishing to add contractors to the BBC's vetting list
Fuel And Dangerous Materials
Use of petrol and diesel on DIY programmes
A guide to planning, operating or managing a location vehicle in a safe manner
Fumes
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Fuses
Efficient and suitably located means for the protection from excess current
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Gaffer
A guide to lighting and lighting effects equipment for productions on location and their safety
Game Show
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Gamma Radiation
Ionising, Non-Ionising and measuring exposure.
Garden Shredders
Safe use of Wood Chippers on DIY programmes
Gas
Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) presents a particular risk becasue it can collect as a highly inflammable invisible cloud
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Guidance on the use of Helium and other inert gases for voice effects
Safety on location for Radio, TV and web production
Gas Heating
Gas appliances and gas installations in DIY programmes
Gas Safe Register
Gas appliances and gas installations in DIY programmes
General Safety
Management of common and routine hazards
General Workplace Safety
Safety guidance for access and egress, first aid, mobile phones, signs and smoking
Generic Assessment
Introduction to undertaking and managing risk assessments in the BBC.
Generic Risk Assessment
Introduction to undertaking and managing risk assessments in the BBC.
Gifts
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Glider
Microlights Gliders Hang Gliders and Paragliders
Guidance about microlights, gliders, hang-gliders and paragliders for production teams
Gliders
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Glue
Using glues, adhesives and sealants
Goggles
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
Goods
Procurement of Goods & Services
Requirements and guidelines for environmental issues when procuring goods and services.
Governance
Divisional and Regional Safety Forums
Describes role of Divisional and Regional Safety Foums on the key areas of scrutiny
Green Procurement
Procurement of Goods & Services
Requirements and guidelines for environmental issues when procuring goods and services.
Greenhouse Gases
Requirements & guidelines on activities which may produce air pollution
grip
A Grips’ responsibilities
Groundwater
Requirements and guidelines for, the prevention of water pollution, the abstraction of water and other uses
Grouting
Grouting and Tiling on DIY programmes
Guarding
Security advice for aquiring, adapting or managing premises
Including machinery risk assessment, guarding, maintenence and inspection.
Guide Dogs
Assistance dogs, animals in productions or filming in the wild.
Guidelines
Environmental guidelines for people managing BBC buildings or are responsible for those who do
Environment on Productions & Events
Guidelines for people involved in making programmes and running events
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
A day-to-day prompt on the key responsibilities that all managers have in relation to to Environmental Management within the BBC.
A day-to-day prompt on the key responsibilities that all staff have in relation to to Environmental Management within the BBC.
User guides for the online Risk Assessment and a word version of the form.
Guns
Guidance to the safe use of weapons prior to and during productions
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H&S
BBC Safety Web Site
H1N1
Guidance on dealing with flu and working during flu pandemics.
H5N1
Guidance on dealing with flu and working during flu pandemics.
Habitats
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Hairdressing
Make-up Hairdressing & Costume
Guide to risks associated with the use of make-up, hairdressing and costumes within the television industry
Handling
Manual Handling and lifting at work.
Handwashing
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Hang Glider
Microlights Gliders Hang Gliders and Paragliders
Guidance about microlights, gliders, hang-gliders and paragliders for production teams
Hangers
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Harassment
Personal protection and security
Harbours
Filming, recording or recceing at Ports, Harbours and Docks
For anyone planning to work on or near water
Harmful Substances
Guidance about the condition and management of Occupational Dermatitis
Hazardous Activities
There is a high chance of harm being caused if the activities are not closely controlled.
High risk or high hazard work will need a permit to work
Hazardous Substances
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Hazardous Waste
Requirements and guidelines for managing waste
Headphones
Guidance covering workplace noise issues.
Controlling noise exposure & protecting staff from excessive noise
Health
Understanding the health implications when travelling abroad
Health & Safety
BBC Safety Web Site
Health Advice
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Health and Safety
Home page for the external version of myRisks Information
Health and Safety Essentials
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
Health and Safety Executive
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
Health and Safety Forms
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Health Assessment
Health at Work - Guidance for Managers
Management of Occupational Health at work
Health At Work
Guidelines and advice on aspects of health related issues associated with work.
Health at Work - Guidance for Managers
Management of Occupational Health at work
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Health Referrals
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Health Surveillance
Health at Work - Guidance for Managers
Management of Occupational Health at work
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Hearing
Controlling noise exposure & protecting staff from excessive noise
Hearing Impairment
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
Hearing Tests
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Heaters
Office health, safety and welfare considerations.
Guidance on electrical equipment in the office
Height
Working at height using a cherry picker or other hydraulic hoist
Using a ladder, whether a portable ladder or a step ladder, safely
Work at Height Tower Scaffolds
Using a modular tower scaffold that has been dry hired from a tool hire shop
Helicopter Filming
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Helicopters
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Helium
Guidance on the use of Helium and other inert gases for voice effects
Help
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details for the BBC Safety Advice Line
Heritage
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
High Risk
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Advice for deploying to High Risk areas of the world, where the threat can be from human or environmental factors.
BBC Safety Web Site
Threats and hazards that may attach to programmes.
Guidance on threats to the business or individuals resulting from the BBC's buinesss activities, editorial judgement, public profile etc.
High Risk Activities
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
High risk or high hazard work will need a permit to work
High Voltage
Guidance on working on high voltage equipment (i.e. voltages exceeding 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. between conductors, or 600 V a.c. or 900 V d.c. between conductors and Earth)
Highways
Recording on roads and streets
Historic Parks And Gardens
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
HMI
Controlling UV radiation emitted by HMI Lamps
Hoist
Guidance on the hire and use of Hydraulic Hoists.
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Working at height using a cherry picker or other hydraulic hoist
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Homes
Recording in people's homes for interviews, observational documentaries or dramas
Homeworking Form
Advice to managers on work related upper limb disorders and some self help advice
Hospitals
Filming, recording or recceing in a hospital or other medical facility.
Host Broadcaster
The essential dos and don'ts of health and safety management and responsibilities at events
Host Employer
Health and Safety issues associated with staff secondments
Hot Air Balloons
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Hot Desks
Working with Computers and Monitors
Arrangements for workstations, DSE assessments, hot desks, hand-helds and home working.
Hot Work
Fire Safety During Contractor's Operations
All BBC Workplaces where construction work takes place
Fire precautions associated with Hot Work
High risk or high hazard work will need a permit to work
Hothead
Safety Information on Jibs and Camera Cranes
Housekeeping
Office health, safety and welfare considerations.
HSE
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
Recent legal updates and new guidance on best practice in the world of Health and Safety.
HSE Publications
Recent legal updates and new guidance on best practice in the world of Health and Safety.
Hum Loops
EGN4 - Mains Isolating Transformers
Mains Isolating Transformers
Hydraulic
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Hydraulic Hoist
Guidance on the hire and use of Hydraulic Hoists.
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Hydraulic Platform
Cement Mixers on DIY Programmes
Hydraulic Platforms and Cherry Pickers
Guidance on using lifting equipment in programme making
Hygiene
Filming, recording or recceing in a hospital or other medical facility.
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ID Cards
Access control to BBC non-public areas
Ill-Health
Accident and Incident Investigations
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Immunisation
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Incident
Accident and Incident Investigations
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Incident Form
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Incident Management.
This page contains details of Incident Management at the BBC
Incident Report Form
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Incident Reporting
Section of useful guides and information about myRisks Tools
Incidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Primarily aimed at premises managed through BBC Workplace and occupied by BBC staff but also relevant to Programme Production.
This page contains details of Incident Management at the BBC
An outline of Corporate, Divisional and Building Security Management in the BBC.
Independent Production
Independents and Independent Productions
The BBC's vetting procedures for Independent Production Companies
Health and Safety issues associated with staff secondments
Indie
Independents and Independent Productions
The BBC's vetting procedures for Independent Production Companies
Induction
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
How to ensure that new staff know about how we manage safety
How to ensure that new staff know about how we manage safety
Induction Checklist
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Inert Gas
Guidance on the use of Helium and other inert gases for voice effects
Inert Waster
Requirements and guidelines for managing waste
Infectious Diseases
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Influenza
Reducing the risk of catching flu
Inoculation
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Inspection
Electrical Equipment - Portable
Using any portable electrical equipment that has to be plugged into a power supply
Inspection Checklists
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Inspections
Primarily aimed at premises managed through BBC Workplace and occupied by BBC staff but also relevant to Programme Production.
The role of managers in reviewing implementation and performance of safety measures
Describes managers' duties for checking that safety standards are being maintained
Section of useful guides and information about myRisks Tools
Insurance
Reducing the possibility of a road traffic accident
Guide for people planning and involved in events
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
Interlocks
Including machinery risk assessment, guarding, maintenence and inspection.
International Filming
Foreign language services provided by the HSE
International Work
International Office Operations and Staff
Office operations overseas.
International Work
For programme production, events and short term assignments outside the UK.
Foreign language services provided by the HSE
Interpreter
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
Intruders
Guidance on threats to the business or individuals resulting from the BBC's buinesss activities, editorial judgement, public profile etc.
Investigation
Accident and Incident Investigations
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
An outline of Corporate, Divisional and Building Security Management in the BBC.
Ionising Radiation
Ionising, Non-Ionising and measuring exposure.
Irritation
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Isocyanates
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Isolation
Description of requirements for isolating systems and installations.
Itching
Skin can become inflamed when it comes into contact with an irritant substances
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Jabs
International Work
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Jack Hammer
Breakers Jack Hammers and Pneumatic Drills
Use of breakers on DIY programmes
Jackets
Recording on roads and streets
Jacks
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Jib
Safe use of televsion cameras
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Safety Information on Jibs and Camera Cranes
Jimmy Jib
Safe use of televsion cameras
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Safety Information on Jibs and Camera Cranes
Journalism safety guide
Journalism safety guide, sports safety guide, production safety guide, musician's guide to noise and hearing
Journalism Safety Guide
Journalism Safety Guide
JSG
Journalism Safety Guide
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Kango
Breakers Jack Hammers and Pneumatic Drills
Use of breakers on DIY programmes
Kettles
Guidance on electrical equipment in the office
kettles
Appropriate mesasures to protect property, assest and business interruption from fire
kitchens
Appropriate mesasures to protect property, assest and business interruption from fire
Knowledge
A combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and knowledge
BBC Safety myRisks Training top page
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Ladder Pod
Using a ladder pod safely
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Ladders
General guidance on the usage of Ladders and Step Ladders.
Using ladders on DIY Programmes
Using a ladder pod safely
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Lakes
For anyone planning to work on or near water
Lancet
Guidance about use of sharps. This includes needles and blades such as razor blades, lancets, scalpels and Stanley Knife blades.
Land Contamination
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Requirements and guidelines for the management environmental issues relating to land contamination
Landfill
Requirements and guidelines for managing waste
Landscape
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Language Interpreting Service
International Work
For programme production, events and short term assignments outside the UK.
Foreign language services provided by the HSE
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Laptop
Personal protection and security
Laptops
Working with Computers and Monitors
Arrangements for workstations, DSE assessments, hot desks, hand-helds and home working.
Lasers
Safety precautions where productions or events are using display lasers
Legal Register
Guidelines for developing and maintaining corporate and divisional environmental legal registers.
Legal Updates
Recent legal updates and new guidance on best practice in the world of Health and Safety.
Legionella
Description of how Legionnaires disease can be caused and controlled
Legionellosis
Description of how Legionnaires disease can be caused and controlled
Legionnaires' Disease
Definitions for various Legionella terminology
Description of how Legionnaires disease can be caused and controlled
Leptospirosis
Health risks from vermin and other biohazards on location
LEV
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Lifejacket
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
Lifting
Manual handling in BBC Premises and on location
Using a ladder, whether a portable ladder or a step ladder, safely
Lifting And Lifting Equipment
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Manual handling in BBC Premises and on location
Lifts
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
The manner in which fire safety should be managed
Lighting
Office health, safety and welfare considerations.
Safety precautions where productions or events are using display lasers
A guide to lighting and lighting effects equipment for productions on location and their safety
Using lighting up to 2kw in total power
Controlling UV radiation emitted by HMI Lamps
Lighting Electrician
A guide to lighting and lighting effects equipment for productions on location and their safety
Lightning Conductors
Guidance on the earthing requirements for electrical equipment
Lights
Using lighting up to 2kw in total power
Controlling UV radiation emitted by HMI Lamps
Lightweight Camera
Safety on self-op shooting activities
Limiters
Controlling noise exposure & protecting staff from excessive noise
Liquid Petroleum Gas
Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) presents a particular risk becasue it can collect as a highly inflammable invisible cloud
Listed Building
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
Live Equipment
EGN10 - Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
Live Performance
Guidance covering workplace noise issues.
Loading
Manual handling in BBC Premises and on location
Workplace Transport and Driving
This guidance refers to any BBC site or location and any vehicle used in a work setting
Loading Bays
Workplace Transport and Driving
This guidance refers to any BBC site or location and any vehicle used in a work setting
Loan Out
Health and Safety issues associated with staff secondments
Local Authority
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
Local Exhaust Ventilation
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Location
BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Electrical safety for temporary electrical systems on radio and tv productions as defined by BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
EGN15 - Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Fire Safety in Studios and on Location
Guidance includes purpose built studios, temporary studios and other buildings and locations
International Work
A guide to lighting and lighting effects equipment for productions on location and their safety
Using lighting up to 2kw in total power
Safety on location for Radio, TV and web production
Filming at night on location between sunset and sunrise (approx 2300 - 0600)
Recceing or recording on railways, stations, platforms, trains, trams and tubes
Threats and hazards that may attach to programmes.
London 2012
Health, Safety, Security and Business Continuity information specifically for the Olympic and Paralympic games; and related events.
London Low Emissions Zone
Requirements & guidelines on activities which may produce air pollution
Lone Working
Aimed at staff who work alone in the UK for BBC business
loss
Controlling noise exposure & protecting staff from excessive noise
Loudspeakers
Guidance covering workplace noise issues.
Low Energy Lighting Report
Low Energy Lighting Report
Low-Loader
Safe use of televsion cameras
Filming and Recording at the Roadside
Filming and recording at the roadside
LPG
Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) presents a particular risk becasue it can collect as a highly inflammable invisible cloud
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
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Machinery
Recceing and or recording at a factory
Including machinery risk assessment, guarding, maintenence and inspection.
Mains Isolating Transformers
Guidance on the earthing requirements for electrical equipment
EGN4 - Mains Isolating Transformers
Mains Isolating Transformers
Maintenance
Including machinery risk assessment, guarding, maintenence and inspection.
Major Events
A page being developed where we will publish specific information about sigificant Major Events such as the Olympics and Paralympics.
Major Incident
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Emergency planning for events.
Makeover
Cement Mixers on DIY Programmes
Make-over Programme
Common hazards for programme makers - eg DIY, Make-over, Plant Hire, Garden Equipment, Building Equipment etc.
Make-up
Make-up Hairdressing & Costume
Guide to risks associated with the use of make-up, hairdressing and costumes within the television industry
Malaria
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Management
Selecting and managing a competent contractor / 3rd Party
Management Review
The role of managers in reviewing implementation and performance of safety measures
Describes managers' duties for checking that safety standards are being maintained
Managers
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
Managers Guidelines
Accident and Incident Investigations
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Safety Representatives - Managers Guidelines
For those who communicate and consult with staff and their appointed representatives
Man-holes
Recognise what is a confined space and what you need to do if planning a job
Manual
Manual Handling and lifting at work.
Manual Handling
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Manual handling in BBC Premises and on location
Risk Assessment Process for Manual Handling
Wherever manual handling is carried out at the BBC it is mandatory to assess whether there is a risk of injury
Maximum Load
Driving and Vehicle Management
For those who drive, manage people who drive or for those who manage vehicles, for BBC business
Measuring
The role of managers in reviewing implementation and performance of safety measures
Describes managers' duties for checking that safety standards are being maintained
Mechanical Effects
Guide to planning physical effects
Media Diving
For those intending to dive or contract a diving service/operation
Medical Advice
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
medical emergency
A guide for individuals covering the Olympic Games who require first aid or need medical attention.
Medical Retirement
Health at Work - Guidance for Managers
Management of Occupational Health at work
Method Statement
For those who engage contractors to provide resources
For anyone asked to provide a method statement as part of their job or who needs to review method statements from others.
High risk or high hazard work will need a permit to work
Mice
Health risks from vermin and other biohazards on location
Microlight
Microlights Gliders Hang Gliders and Paragliders
Guidance about microlights, gliders, hang-gliders and paragliders for production teams
Microlights
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Microwave
Appropriate mesasures to protect property, assest and business interruption from fire
Miniature Circuit Breakers
Efficient and suitably located means for the protection from excess current
Mobile Access Towers
Using scaffolding towers generally
Using scaffolding towers on Programmes
Mobile Caterers
Hiring caterers and preparing food.
Mobile Electrical Systems
EGN15 - Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Mobile Phones
Safety guidance for access and egress, first aid, mobile phones, signs and smoking
Safety and mobile phones
BBC Guidance on the use of mobile phones while driving.
Model Aircraft
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Monitoring
For those who engage contractors to provide resources
Divisional and Regional Safety Forums
Describes role of Divisional and Regional Safety Foums on the key areas of scrutiny
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
Independents and Independent Productions
The BBC's vetting procedures for Independent Production Companies
The role of managers in reviewing implementation and performance of safety measures
Describes managers' duties for checking that safety standards are being maintained
Environmental compliance and performance monitoring.
Monitors
Working with Computers and Monitors
Arrangements for workstations, DSE assessments, hot desks, hand-helds and home working.
Mortar
Risks from working with cement and concrete
Plastering on DIY programmes
Mothers
Work related hazards which managers and new and expectant mothers need to be aware of
Motorcycle Tracking
Safe use of televsion cameras
Mountaineering
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Moving Vehicle
Filming, recording or recceing at Ports, Harbours and Docks
musician's guide to noise and hearing
Journalism safety guide, sports safety guide, production safety guide, musician's guide to noise and hearing
myRisks
Home page for the external version of myRisks Information
BBC Safety Web Site
When significant changes are made to myRisks we will post brief summaries of them here.
myRisks News
When significant changes are made to myRisks we will post brief summaries of them here.
myRisks Tools
Section of useful guides and information about myRisks Tools
Recent changes to myRisks Tools
myRisks Tools
Myrisks Tools
User guides for the online Risk Assessment and a word version of the form.
myRisks Tools FAQs
myRisks Tools FAQs
myRisks Tools Maintenance Schedule
myRisks Tools Maintenance Schedule
myRisks Tools User Guides
myRisks Tools User Guides
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NALS
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
Natural Environment
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Near Miss
Accident and Incident Investigations
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Neck Pain
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Needle
Guidance about use of sharps. This includes needles and blades such as razor blades, lancets, scalpels and Stanley Knife blades.
Needles
Health risks from vermin and other biohazards on location
New and Expectant Mothers
Work related hazards which managers and new and expectant mothers need to be aware of
News
Safety responsibilities for short notice assignments on productions
Night
The potential risks of shift working and suggestions to reduce risk
night
Filming at night on location between sunset and sunrise (approx 2300 - 0600)
Night Work
The potential risks of shift working and suggestions to reduce risk
Night Working
Information to managers and employees on night working health assessments
Nightworkers
Guidance includes work patterns, night work, self ops, fatigue and freelancers.
Night-Workers
Guidance includes work patterns, night work, self ops, fatigue and freelancers.
Noise
Breakers Jack Hammers and Pneumatic Drills
Use of breakers on DIY programmes
Safe use of chainsaws in DIY programmes
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Guidance covering workplace noise issues.
Controlling noise exposure & protecting staff from excessive noise
Safely using power hand tools on DIY programmes
Non Hazardous
Requirements and guidelines for managing waste
Non-conformances
Requirements and guidelines for the process to identify, report and investigate environmental incidents.
Non-ionising Radiation
Ionising, Non-Ionising and measuring exposure.
Nuisance
Requirements & guidelines to avoid creating environmental nuisance
Nurseries
Recceing and / or recording at a working school or nursery
Nursery
Recceing and / or recording at a working school or nursery
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Obligations
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
Observer
The programme maker as observer of events
Where your role is to observe and record events which are under the control of others
Occupational Dermatitis
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Guidance about the condition and management of Occupational Dermatitis
Occupational Health
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
Guidelines and advice on aspects of health related issues associated with work.
Health at Work - Guidance for Managers
Management of Occupational Health at work
BBC Safety Web Site
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Advice to managers on work related upper limb disorders and some self help advice
Office Equipment
EGN12 - Safety Evaluation of Locally Purchased Electrical Equipment
Safety Evaluation of Locally Purchased Electrical Equipment
Office Safety
Office health, safety and welfare considerations.
International Office Operations and Staff
Office operations overseas.
Safety guidance for the office environment
Offices Abroad
International Office Operations and Staff
Office operations overseas.
Oil
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Oil storage
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Olympic
Health, Safety, Security and Business Continuity information specifically for the Olympic and Paralympic games; and related events.
olympic games
A guide for individuals covering the Olympic Games who require first aid or need medical attention.
Olympic Route Network
Arrangements for Travel & Transport during the games.
On the Spot
Introduction to undertaking and managing risk assessments in the BBC.
ORN
Arrangements for Travel & Transport during the games.
Outside Broadcasts
BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Electrical safety for temporary electrical systems on radio and tv productions as defined by BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
A guide to lighting and lighting effects equipment for productions on location and their safety
Safety on location for Radio, TV and web production
Over-Current
Efficient and suitably located means for the protection from excess current
Overseas Bureau
International Office Operations and Staff
Office operations overseas.
Overseas Offices
International Office Operations and Staff
Office operations overseas.
Overseas Travel
For programme production, events and short term assignments outside the UK.
Overseas Travel - Personal Security
Personal protection and security
Overwork
Assistance for managers or for those who feel that work is causing them stress
Owner
Recording in people's homes for interviews, observational documentaries or dramas
Ozone Depleting Substances
Requirements & guidelines on activities which may produce air pollution
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Pacemakers
Ionising, Non-Ionising and measuring exposure.
Packaging Waste Producer Compliance Scheme
Procurement of Goods & Services
Requirements and guidelines for environmental issues when procuring goods and services.
Painting
Painting and Varnishing for DIY programmes
pandemic
Guidance on dealing with flu and working during flu pandemics.
Pandemic Disease
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Panic
How to cope with an increase in stress or pressure
Parachuting
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Paraglider
Microlights Gliders Hang Gliders and Paragliders
Guidance about microlights, gliders, hang-gliders and paragliders for production teams
Paragliding
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Paralympic
Health, Safety, Security and Business Continuity information specifically for the Olympic and Paralympic games; and related events.
Parascending
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Parents
Recceing and / or recording at a working school or nursery
Participants
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Passengers
Driving and Vehicle Management
For those who drive, manage people who drive or for those who manage vehicles, for BBC business
Past Incidents
Incidents are managed every day by the BBC and are business-as-usual. However, from time to time the BBC has to deal with major incidents. You will find details of some of them on this page.
PAT
Electrical Equipment - Portable
Using any portable electrical equipment that has to be plugged into a power supply
PAT Testing
EGN12 - Safety Evaluation of Locally Purchased Electrical Equipment
Safety Evaluation of Locally Purchased Electrical Equipment
EGN9 - Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing
Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing requirements and guidance
Electrical Equipment - Portable
Using any portable electrical equipment that has to be plugged into a power supply
PEEP
The Access Unit provide the services to the BBC for disabled employees and managers.
To ensure that your event is as inclusive as possible, this document contains practical guidance and a checklist to assist you.
Fire Procedures Drills and Staff Training
Information on fire procedures, drills and staff training
The manner in which fire safety should be managed
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
The arrangements to ensure a disabled person can get to a place of safety
People We Work With
A guide for those who work with non BBC staff ie. Audiences, Visitors, Children, Freelancers, Independents, Contractors etc
Performance Monitoring
Environmental compliance and performance monitoring.
Permit To Work
Recognise what is a confined space and what you need to do if planning a job
High risk or high hazard work will need a permit to work
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
The arrangements to ensure a disabled person can get to a place of safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
Personal Security
Personal protection and security
Pests
Health risks from vermin and other biohazards on location
Petrol
Use of petrol and diesel on DIY programmes
Pets
Assistance dogs, animals in productions or filming in the wild.
Physical Security
Security advice for aquiring, adapting or managing premises
Physiotherapy
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Pits
Recognise what is a confined space and what you need to do if planning a job
Planning Appeal
Environmental Planning and Built Environment
Requirements and guidelines for environmental planning and built environment
Planning Conditions
Environmental Planning and Built Environment
Requirements and guidelines for environmental planning and built environment
Planning Events
Guide for people planning and involved in events
Planning Permission
Environmental Planning and Built Environment
Requirements and guidelines for environmental planning and built environment
Plant
Requirements & guidelines on activities which may produce air pollution
Plants
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Plaster
Plastering on DIY programmes
Platform
Recceing or recording on railways, stations, platforms, trains, trams and tubes
Platforms
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Plumbers
plumbing work on DIY programmes
Plumbing
Fire precautions associated with Hot Work
plumbing work on DIY programmes
Pneumatic Drill
Breakers Jack Hammers and Pneumatic Drills
Use of breakers on DIY programmes
Pod
Using a ladder pod safely
Pollution
Requirements and guidelines for the process to identify, report and investigate environmental incidents.
Requirements and guidelines for the management environmental issues relating to land contamination
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Portable
Electrical Equipment - Portable
Using any portable electrical equipment that has to be plugged into a power supply
Portable Appliances
EGN9 - Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing
Portable Appliance Electrical Safety and Testing requirements and guidance
Ports
Filming, recording or recceing at Ports, Harbours and Docks
Potholing
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Power Distribution
BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Electrical safety for temporary electrical systems on radio and tv productions as defined by BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Power Distribution On Location
Power Distribution on Location
Rules around the 'small-scale' use of electricity
Power Tools
Safely using power hand tools on DIY programmes
Powerchutes
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Powered Equipment
EGN10 - Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
PPE
Visiting / recceing / recording at a building or demolition site
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
PRAF
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Pre Vetted List
Using aircraft (helicopter or plane) for aerial filming
Prefabricated Tower
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Preferred Supplier
Guidance for productions wishing to add contractors to the BBC's vetting list
Pregnancy
Work related hazards which managers and new and expectant mothers need to be aware of
Some hazards that you may encounter at work when pregnant
Pregnant
Work related hazards which managers and new and expectant mothers need to be aware of
Premises
Environmental guidelines for people managing BBC buildings or are responsible for those who do
For those who engage contractors to provide resources
Premises Licence
For managers and those in control of locations, buildings and premises
Guide for people planning and involved in events
Premises licence
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
Premises Licence; Entertainment Licence;
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Pressure
Assistance for managers or for those who feel that work is causing them stress
Pressure Systems
Guidance on the hire and use of Hydraulic Hoists.
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Pressure Systems And Vessels
Pressure Systems including all systems that contain steam, gas or liquids under pressure
Pre-vetted List
For those who engage contractors to provide resources
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
Pre-Vetted List
Things you need to consider when working with contractors on an event.
Principal Contractor
Things you need to consider when working with contractors on an event.
Private Nuisance
Requirements & guidelines to avoid creating environmental nuisance
Prizes
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
PRN
Arrangements for Travel & Transport during the games.
Procurement
Procurement of Goods & Services
Requirements and guidelines for environmental issues when procuring goods and services.
Guidance for productions wishing to add contractors to the BBC's vetting list
Procurement List
Guidance for productions wishing to add contractors to the BBC's vetting list
Producer Responsibility
Procurement of Goods & Services
Requirements and guidelines for environmental issues when procuring goods and services.
Producers
Design & Construction of Sets, Scenery and Props
Guide for anyone that designs, creates and uses production sets and scenery in order to operate in a safe manner
Environment on Productions & Events
Guidelines for people involved in making programmes and running events
Guide to hazards and controls in TV production
Production Designers
Design & Construction of Sets, Scenery and Props
Guide for anyone that designs, creates and uses production sets and scenery in order to operate in a safe manner
production safety guide
Journalism safety guide, sports safety guide, production safety guide, musician's guide to noise and hearing
Production Safety Guide
Production Safety Guide, PSG
Production Security
Threats and hazards that may attach to programmes.
Programme Hazards
Cement Mixers on DIY Programmes
Common hazards for programme makers - eg DIY, Make-over, Plant Hire, Garden Equipment, Building Equipment etc.
Guide to hazards and controls in TV production
Programme Production
Primarily aimed at premises managed through BBC Workplace and occupied by BBC staff but also relevant to Programme Production.
Environment on Productions & Events
Guidelines for people involved in making programmes and running events
Guide to hazards and controls in TV production
Promoter
The essential dos and don'ts of health and safety management and responsibilities at events
Propane
Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) presents a particular risk becasue it can collect as a highly inflammable invisible cloud
Property
Environmental guidelines for people managing BBC buildings or are responsible for those who do
Props
Design & Construction of Sets, Scenery and Props
Guide for anyone that designs, creates and uses production sets and scenery in order to operate in a safe manner
Protected Areas
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Protected Species
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Protection
EGN4 - Mains Isolating Transformers
Mains Isolating Transformers
Controlling noise exposure & protecting staff from excessive noise
PSG
Production Safety Guide, PSG
PSTD
Managing Trauma and reducing the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Public
Recording on roads and streets
Public Nuisance
Requirements & guidelines to avoid creating environmental nuisance
Puncture Wound
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Pyrotechnics
For those who intend to use special effects
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Quad Bike
Guidance about safe working practices that should be adopted when using a sit-astride all-terrain vehicle (ATV), often known as an ATV quad bike.
Qualification
A combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and knowledge
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Rack Mounted Equipment
EGN16 - Racks and Rack or Bay Mounted Equipment - Safety Inspection and Testing
Racks and Rack or Bay Mounted Equipment - Safety Inspection and Testing
Ionising, Non-Ionising and measuring exposure.
Radio Cars
EGN15 - Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Rafting
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Railways
Railways (Including Miniature Railways)
Programme production involving work on or near railway lines
Recceing or recording on railways, stations, platforms, trains, trams and tubes
Rash
Skin can become inflamed when it comes into contact with an irritant substances
Rats
Health risks from vermin and other biohazards on location
Razor Blade
Guidance about use of sharps. This includes needles and blades such as razor blades, lancets, scalpels and Stanley Knife blades.
RCCB
EGN3 - Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
RCD
Electrical Equipment - Portable
Using any portable electrical equipment that has to be plugged into a power supply
Power Distribution on Location
Rules around the 'small-scale' use of electricity
RCDs
EGN3 - Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Reality Show
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Recording
Recceing and / or recording at a working school or nursery
Recreation
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Redness
Skin can become inflamed when it comes into contact with an irritant substances
Referral Form
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Refuges
The manner in which fire safety should be managed
Relay
Health, Safety, Security and Business Continuity information specifically for the Olympic and Paralympic games; and related events.
Remote Controlled Cameras
Safe use of televsion cameras
Renting
Environmental guidelines for people managing BBC buildings or are responsible for those who do
Reporting
Divisional and Regional Safety Forums
Describes role of Divisional and Regional Safety Foums on the key areas of scrutiny
Environmental compliance and performance monitoring.
reporting accidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Residual Current Devices
EGN3 - Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Residual Current Operated Circuit-Breakers
EGN3 - Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Respiratory
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Respiratory Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
Responsibilities
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
Identifiying and recording personal safety responsibilities
Recruitment, Responsibility levels and SAP
Assigning safety responsibility levels during recruitment and recording on SAP
Responsibility
Health and Safety issues associated with staff secondments
Responsible Person
Information on fire safety arrangements for buildings.
Retail Security
Security advice for aquiring, adapting or managing premises
Reversing
Workplace Transport and Driving
This guidance refers to any BBC site or location and any vehicle used in a work setting
Review Cycle
Review cycle for standards and guidelines.
RIDDOR
Accident and Incident Investigations
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Reporting to Enforcement Agencies
Reporting incidents to the HSE
Rigging
BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Electrical safety for temporary electrical systems on radio and tv productions as defined by BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
A guide to planning, operating or managing a location vehicle in a safe manner
Rights Holding Broadcaster
The essential dos and don'ts of health and safety management and responsibilities at events
Riot
Guidance for managers and staff involved in coverage of events, activities and demonstrations where public disorder might occur. (not Hostile Environments)
Riser
Use of rostra and risers on sets
Risk
Environmental Risk Assessments
Key risks and controls for environmental risk assessments.
Manual Handling and lifting at work.
Risk Assessment
Information on fire safety arrangements for buildings.
Children Young People and Work Experience
For those involving children in programme making and for BBC Staff
For those who engage contractors to provide resources
For those intending to dive or contract a diving service/operation
Driving and Vehicle Management
For those who drive, manage people who drive or for those who manage vehicles, for BBC business
Environmental Risk Assessments
Key risks and controls for environmental risk assessments.
Fire Risk Assessment Guidelines
Information on fire risk assessment
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
The manner in which fire safety should be managed
Manual handling in BBC Premises and on location
For anyone asked to provide a method statement as part of their job or who needs to review method statements from others.
BBC Safety Web Site
Section of useful guides and information about myRisks Tools
Work related hazards which managers and new and expectant mothers need to be aware of
High risk or high hazard work will need a permit to work
Risk Assessment at Events
Introduction to undertaking and managing risk assessments in the BBC.
Risk Assessment Process for Manual Handling
Wherever manual handling is carried out at the BBC it is mandatory to assess whether there is a risk of injury
Risk Assessment Form
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Risk Assessment Tool
Introduction to undertaking and managing risk assessments in the BBC.
Risk Assessments
User guides for the online Risk Assessment and a word version of the form.
Risk Management
BBC Safety Web Site
Risk Register
Requirements and guidelines for developing and maintaining corporate and divisional environmental risk registers.
Risks
Filming at night on location between sunset and sunrise (approx 2300 - 0600)
Rivers
For anyone planning to work on or near water
Roads
Recording on roads and streets
Roll Bar
Driving and Vehicle Management
For those who drive, manage people who drive or for those who manage vehicles, for BBC business
Rope Access
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Rostra
Use of rostra and risers on sets
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Rowing Boat
For anyone planning to work on or near water
RSI
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Advice to managers on work related upper limb disorders and some self help advice
Rubbish
Safe use of skips on productions
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Safe Refuge
provision and use of safe refuges for disabled people
Safe Working With Live
EGN10 - Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
Safe Working with Live or Powered Equipment
Safety
Filming at night on location between sunset and sunrise (approx 2300 - 0600)
Safety Advice
Independents and Independent Productions
The BBC's vetting procedures for Independent Production Companies
Contact details for the BBC Safety Advice Line
Safety Advice Line
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details within BBC Safety including the High Risk team, Safety Advice Line, Occupational Health etc
Contact details for the BBC Safety Advice Line
Safety at Events
Presentations from the Safety at Events Day, 26th January 2011.
Safety Basics
Some key safety fundamentals including accident reporting, monitoring, competency and risk assessment.
Safety Bonds
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Safety Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Guidance includes head, eye and body protection and where to get it.
Safety Essentials
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
Safety Forms
A selection of health, safety and security-related forms and checklists.
Safety Forum
Divisional and Regional Safety Forums
Describes role of Divisional and Regional Safety Foums on the key areas of scrutiny
Safety Induction
How to ensure that new staff know about how we manage safety
How to ensure that new staff know about how we manage safety
Safety Isolating Transformer
EGN4 - Mains Isolating Transformers
Mains Isolating Transformers
Safety Law
Recent legal updates and new guidance on best practice in the world of Health and Safety.
Safety Legal
Recent legal updates and new guidance on best practice in the world of Health and Safety.
Safety News
Monthly Newsletters, Legal and policy and guidance updates from BBC Safety.
Safety Newsletter
Safety Newsletter - December 2010
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Welcome to this edition of the BBC Safety e-bulletin.
Safety Representatives
Accident and Incident Investigations
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Safety Representatives - Managers Guidelines
For those who communicate and consult with staff and their appointed representatives
Sanctuary
Recceing and / or recording at a zoo, farm or animal sanctuary
Scaffold
Work at Height Tower Scaffolds
Using a modular tower scaffold that has been dry hired from a tool hire shop
Scaffolding
Guidance on Scaffolding hire.
Scaffolding and DIY programmes
Using scaffolding when scaffolding contractors are employed to design and build tubular scaffolding.
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Scalpel
Guidance about use of sharps. This includes needles and blades such as razor blades, lancets, scalpels and Stanley Knife blades.
Scenery
Design & Construction of Sets, Scenery and Props
Guide for anyone that designs, creates and uses production sets and scenery in order to operate in a safe manner
Scheduling
Guidance includes work patterns, night work, self ops, fatigue and freelancers.
School
Recceing and / or recording at a working school or nursery
Screen
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Working safely with display screen equipment
Screening
Companies and individuals providing security services to the BBC
Sea
For anyone planning to work on or near water
Sealant
Using glues, adhesives and sealants
Search
Access control to BBC non-public areas
Secondment
Health and Safety issues associated with staff secondments
Security
Filming at night on location between sunset and sunrise (approx 2300 - 0600)
Security advice for managers and individuals ranging from programme security to the security of BBC property and personal security.
Guidance to the safe use of weapons prior to and during productions
Security Codes
A list of 17 Security Codes of Practice covering management & control of personal, physical and information security.
Security Codes of Practice
A list of 17 Security Codes of Practice covering management & control of personal, physical and information security.
Security Hazards By Mail
Guidance on threats to the business or individuals resulting from the BBC's buinesss activities, editorial judgement, public profile etc.
Selection
Companies and individuals providing security services to the BBC
Selecting and managing a competent contractor / 3rd Party
Selection Criteria
Companies and individuals providing security services to the BBC
Self Op
Aimed at staff who work alone in the UK for BBC business
Services
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Procurement of Goods & Services
Requirements and guidelines for environmental issues when procuring goods and services.
Sets
Design & Construction of Sets, Scenery and Props
Guide for anyone that designs, creates and uses production sets and scenery in order to operate in a safe manner
Sewer
Requirements and guidelines for, the prevention of water pollution, the abstraction of water and other uses
Sewers
Recognise what is a confined space and what you need to do if planning a job
SFX
Design & Construction of Sets, Scenery and Props
Guide for anyone that designs, creates and uses production sets and scenery in order to operate in a safe manner
For those who intend to use special effects
Sharp
Guidance about use of sharps. This includes needles and blades such as razor blades, lancets, scalpels and Stanley Knife blades.
Sharps
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Sharps And Containers
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Shift
The potential risks of shift working and suggestions to reduce risk
Shift Work
Guidance includes work patterns, night work, self ops, fatigue and freelancers.
Shift Working
Guidance includes work patterns, night work, self ops, fatigue and freelancers.
Ship
For anyone planning to work on or near water
Shooting
Filming at night on location between sunset and sunrise (approx 2300 - 0600)
Shooting From Vehicles
Safe use of televsion cameras
Short Notice Assignments
Safety responsibilities for short notice assignments on productions
Shots
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Sickness Absence
Health at Work - Guidance for Managers
Management of Occupational Health at work
Silicone
Using glues, adhesives and sealants
Site Of Special Scientific Interest
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Site Transport
Workplace Transport and Driving
This guidance refers to any BBC site or location and any vehicle used in a work setting
Sites
Visiting / recceing / recording at a building or demolition site
Skiing
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Skill
A combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and knowledge
Skills
BBC Safety myRisks Training top page
Skin
Skin can become inflamed when it comes into contact with an irritant substances
Skin Checks
Guidance about the condition and management of Occupational Dermatitis
Skin Disease Or Condition
Guidance about the condition and management of Occupational Dermatitis
Skin Rashes
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Skips
Safe use of skips on productions
Sleep
The potential risks of shift working and suggestions to reduce risk
Sleeping
Managing Trauma and reducing the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Smoke Machine
Guide to planning physical effects
Smoking
Safety guidance for access and egress, first aid, mobile phones, signs and smoking
The BBC Smoke Free Policy
Soldering
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Fire precautions associated with Hot Work
Sound
Guidance covering workplace noise issues.
Being aware of how to use your voice properly
Spark
A guide to lighting and lighting effects equipment for productions on location and their safety
Special Effects
For those who intend to use special effects
Specialist Vehicles
Type of Vehicle and Operational Procedures
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Specific Assessment
Introduction to undertaking and managing risk assessments in the BBC.
Spillage
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Spillages
Requirements and guidelines for the process to identify, report and investigate environmental incidents.
sport safety
Sports Safety Guide is to help identfy hazards and to help inform risk assessments
Sports
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
sports safety guide
Journalism safety guide, sports safety guide, production safety guide, musician's guide to noise and hearing
Sports Safety Guide
Sports Safety Guide is to help identfy hazards and to help inform risk assessments
SSSI
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Staff
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
Staff Loan Out
Independents and Independent Productions
The BBC's vetting procedures for Independent Production Companies
Staff Selection
Companies and individuals providing security services to the BBC
Stations
Recceing or recording on railways, stations, platforms, trains, trams and tubes
Statutory Inspections
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Statutory Nuisance
Requirements & guidelines to avoid creating environmental nuisance
Steadicam
Safe use of televsion cameras
Safety and the use of Steadicams
Steadicam; Self-op; Camera; DV Shooting
Safety on self-op shooting activities
Steam
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Step Ladders
General guidance on the usage of Ladders and Step Ladders.
Stepladders
Using ladders on DIY Programmes
Steps
General guidance on the usage of Ladders and Step Ladders.
Stop And Search
Access control to BBC non-public areas
Stress
Assistance for managers or for those who feel that work is causing them stress
How to cope with an increase in stress or pressure
Managing Trauma and reducing the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Strobes
A guide to lighting and lighting effects equipment for productions on location and their safety
Stuart Page
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Studio
Fire Safety in Studios and on Location
Guidance includes purpose built studios, temporary studios and other buildings and locations
Studio Audience
For those who invite audiences to our programmes or our premises
Studio Equipment
EGN12 - Safety Evaluation of Locally Purchased Electrical Equipment
Safety Evaluation of Locally Purchased Electrical Equipment
Studio Security
Threats and hazards that may attach to programmes.
Studio; Self-op; Audience;
Safe use of studios
Stunt Co-ordination
For those who use stunts or fights in programmes
Stunt Co-ordinator
Selecting and managing a competent contractor / 3rd Party
Stunt Flying
Guidance for those undertaking any form of aerial filming
Stunts
Participation in Games and Reality Shows
For producers who involve the public in programmes
Sub-Contractors
Things you need to consider when working with contractors on an event.
Substance
Reducing the risk of developing occupational asthma
Superglue
Using glues, adhesives and sealants
Supervision
Children Young People and Work Experience
For those involving children in programme making and for BBC Staff
Surface Water
Requirements and guidelines for, the prevention of water pollution, the abstraction of water and other uses
Surveys
Primarily aimed at premises managed through BBC Workplace and occupied by BBC staff but also relevant to Programme Production.
Sustainable Production
Environment on Productions & Events
Guidelines for people involved in making programmes and running events
Sustainable Productions Checklist
Environmental Checklists & Inspection Forms
Environmental management planning checklists and inspection forms.
Sustainable Products And Materials
Procurement of Goods & Services
Requirements and guidelines for environmental issues when procuring goods and services.
Swimming Pools
For anyone planning to work on or near water
swine flu
Guidance on dealing with flu and working during flu pandemics.
Swine flu
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Swine Flu
Reducing the risk of catching flu
Switching
Description of requirements for isolating systems and installations.
SWL
Guidance on using Lifting Equipment, including hydraulic hoists, cranes and platfoms.
Swords
Guidance to the safe use of weapons prior to and during productions
Syringes
Health risks from vermin and other biohazards on location
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Tamiflu
Health Hazards and Infectious Diseases
Guidance for staff who may have been in contact with or manage health hazards, or might be exposed to infectious diseases
Tanks
Recognise what is a confined space and what you need to do if planning a job
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Teachers
Recceing and / or recording at a working school or nursery
Tearful
Managing Trauma and reducing the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Temperature
Office health, safety and welfare considerations.
Temperature, Humdity, Ventilation
Guidance on temperature limits in the workplace
Temporary Electrical Installations
BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Electrical safety for temporary electrical systems on radio and tv productions as defined by BS7909 - Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment 2008
Temporary Structures
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
Terms Of Trade
Things you need to consider when working with contractors on an event.
Third Parties
Selecting and managing a competent contractor / 3rd Party
Fire Safety During Contractor's Operations
All BBC Workplaces where construction work takes place
Threat
Emergency planning for events.
Guidance on threats to the business or individuals resulting from the BBC's buinesss activities, editorial judgement, public profile etc.
Threat Level
BBC Security Response Levels and Guidance
Personal protection and security
Tickets
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
Tilling
Grouting and Tiling on DIY programmes
Toaster
Appropriate mesasures to protect property, assest and business interruption from fire
Toilets
Welfare facilities on location
Toolkit
The toolkit on this page is designed to make Business Continuity easier for you to implement. It includes advice, suggestions & templates.
Torch
Health, Safety, Security and Business Continuity information specifically for the Olympic and Paralympic games; and related events.
Tower
Work at Height Tower Scaffolds
Using a modular tower scaffold that has been dry hired from a tool hire shop
Tracking
Filming and Recording at the Roadside
Filming and recording at the roadside
Trade Effluent
Requirements and guidelines for, the prevention of water pollution, the abstraction of water and other uses
Traffic
Reducing the possibility of a road traffic accident
Filming and Recording at the Roadside
Filming and recording at the roadside
Training
Information on fire safety arrangements for buildings.
Children Young People and Work Experience
For those involving children in programme making and for BBC Staff
A combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and knowledge
Reducing the possibility of a road traffic accident
Fire Procedures Drills and Staff Training
Information on fire procedures, drills and staff training
Advice for managers and producers on freelancers
The essentials everybody working for the BBC should to understand to fulfill their health and safety obligations.
BBC Safety myRisks Training top page
Information about environmental management training.
Trains
Recceing or recording on railways, stations, platforms, trains, trams and tubes
Transformers
EGN4 - Mains Isolating Transformers
Mains Isolating Transformers
Transport of Dangerous Goods
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Transportable Gas Containers
Pressure Systems including all systems that contain steam, gas or liquids under pressure
Trauma
How to cope with an increase in stress or pressure
Managing Trauma and reducing the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Traumatic
Managing Trauma and reducing the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Travel
Understanding the health implications when travelling abroad
Travel Advice
Health at Work - Guidance for Managers
Management of Occupational Health at work
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Travel Health
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Travel Insurance
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Travel Security
Personal protection and security
Treasure
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
Trees
Natural Environment & Wildlife
Requirements and guidelines for managing activities and events working within or close to the natural environment
Trolleys
Filming, recording or recceing in a hospital or other medical facility.
Tropical Diseases
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Trucks
Filming, recording or recceing at Ports, Harbours and Docks
Tyre Pressure
Driving and Vehicle Management
For those who drive, manage people who drive or for those who manage vehicles, for BBC business
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Underground Storage
Requirements & guidelines for the management of oils and chemicals
Underground Working
Recognise what is a confined space and what you need to do if planning a job
Underwater
For those intending to dive or contract a diving service/operation
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Guidance on back-up power supplies, UPS and electrical safety
Description of requirements for isolating systems and installations.
Union Safety Representatives
Accident and Incident Investigations
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Procedure for reporting accidents and incidents
Safety Representatives - Managers Guidelines
For those who communicate and consult with staff and their appointed representatives
Unloading
Workplace Transport and Driving
This guidance refers to any BBC site or location and any vehicle used in a work setting
Update
When significant changes are made to myRisks we will post brief summaries of them here.
Monthly Newsletters, Legal and policy and guidance updates from BBC Safety.
Updates
When significant changes are made to myRisks we will post brief summaries of them here.
Upper Limb Disorders
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Advice to managers on work related upper limb disorders and some self help advice
UPS
Guidance on back-up power supplies, UPS and electrical safety
Description of requirements for isolating systems and installations.
Upset
Managing Trauma and reducing the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
User Generated Content
Guidance on range of programme making hazards
UV
Controlling UV radiation emitted by HMI Lamps
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Vaccanations
Understanding the health implications when travelling abroad
Vaccination
Guidance about Occupational Health services and who can use them.
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Vapours
A guide to safe use of chemicals and substances
Varnishing
Painting and Varnishing for DIY programmes
Vehicle
Reducing the possibility of a road traffic accident
Recording on roads and streets
Vehicle Access
Access control to BBC non-public areas
Vehicle Movement
Workplace Transport and Driving
This guidance refers to any BBC site or location and any vehicle used in a work setting
Vehicle Type
Type of Vehicle and Operational Procedures
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Vehicles
Requirements & guidelines on activities which may produce air pollution
EGN15 - Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Inspection, Testing & Certification of Mobile Electrical Systems - (MES)
Driving and DIY programmes
Vehicles Recording From and In
Recording a driver or passenger from within the moving vehicle
Vehicles - Shooting From
Safe use of televsion cameras
Vehicles On Production
A guide to planning, operating or managing a location vehicle in a safe manner
Venue
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
The essential dos and don'ts of health and safety management and responsibilities at events
Venue Owner
An Event has to be managed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
Vetted
Selecting and managing a competent contractor / 3rd Party
Using scaffolding when scaffolding contractors are employed to design and build tubular scaffolding.
Vetted Contractor
Contractors - Engaging and Managing Them
Managing vetted contractors
Independents and Independent Productions
The BBC's vetting procedures for Independent Production Companies
Make-up Hairdressing & Costume
Guide to risks associated with the use of make-up, hairdressing and costumes within the television industry
Things you need to consider when working with contractors on an event.
Vetted Contractors
Selecting and managing a competent contractor / 3rd Party
Independents and Independent Productions
The BBC's vetting procedures for Independent Production Companies
Vetted Divers
For those intending to dive or contract a diving service/operation
Vetted List
Guidance for productions wishing to add contractors to the BBC's vetting list
Vetting
Vetting Criteria for Contractors
Pre vetted contractors list for safety
Vibration
Enabling health risks to be managed by acting as a check on how control measures are working
Vibrators
Whackers Compactors and Vibrating Plates
Use of whackers and other ground compactors on DIY programmes
Violence
Personal protection and security
VIP Visitors
Security of visitors to BBC premises.
Visability
Recording on roads and streets
Visitor Security
Security of visitors to BBC premises.
Visitors
For those who invite audiences to our programmes or our premises
Visual
Electrical Equipment - Portable
Using any portable electrical equipment that has to be plugged into a power supply
Vocal
Being aware of how to use your voice properly
Voice
Being aware of how to use your voice properly
Voice effect
Guidance on the use of Helium and other inert gases for voice effects
Vox Pop
Guidance on range of programme making hazards
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Washing
Welfare facilities on location
Waste
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Safe use of skips on productions
Requirements and guidelines for managing waste
Waste Disposal
Waste disposal on DIY programmes
Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment: Producer and Distributor Take-back Schemes
Requirements and guidelines for Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment.
Waste Transfer Note
Requirements and guidelines for managing waste
Water
Safety requirements for the management of water supply including drinking water
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Safety on location for Radio, TV and web production
Requirements and guidelines for, the prevention of water pollution, the abstraction of water and other uses
For anyone planning to work on or near water
Water Effects
Guide to planning physical effects
Water On Location
Guide to planning physical effects
Water Sports
Carrying out Risk Assessment, appointing an expert and managing adventure activities.
Water System
Definitions for various Legionella terminology
Description of how Legionnaires disease can be caused and controlled
Watercourse
Requirements and guidelines for, the prevention of water pollution, the abstraction of water and other uses
Weapons
Guidance to the safe use of weapons prior to and during productions
Weather Effects
Guide to planning physical effects
WEEE
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment: Producer and Distributor Take-back Schemes
Requirements and guidelines for Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment.
Weekly Vehicle Checks
Driving and Vehicle Management
For those who drive, manage people who drive or for those who manage vehicles, for BBC business
Weils Disease
Health risks from vermin and other biohazards on location
Welding
Fire precautions associated with Hot Work
Welfare Facilities
Welfare facilities on location
Whackers
Whackers Compactors and Vibrating Plates
Use of whackers and other ground compactors on DIY programmes
Wildlife
Assistance dogs, animals in productions or filming in the wild.
Environmental topic technical standards and guidelines.
Windows
Office health, safety and welfare considerations.
Wood Chippers
Safe use of Wood Chippers on DIY programmes
Wood Work;
Wood working on productions
Work At Height
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Work Control Systems
High risk or high hazard work will need a permit to work
Work Equipment
Make-up Hairdressing & Costume
Guide to risks associated with the use of make-up, hairdressing and costumes within the television industry
Including machinery risk assessment, guarding, maintenence and inspection.
Work Experience
BBC Safety Work Experience Information.
Work Positioning
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Work Related Stress
Assistance for managers or for those who feel that work is causing them stress
Work Restraint
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Work Space
Safety guidance for the office environment
Working Abroad
International Work
Foreign language services provided by the HSE
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Working Alone
Aimed at staff who work alone in the UK for BBC business
Working at Height
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Hydraulic Platforms and Cherry Pickers
Guidance on using lifting equipment in programme making
Using ladders on DIY Programmes
Using scaffolding towers on Programmes
Scaffolding and DIY programmes
Guidance on using simple working platforms
Working At Height
General guidance on the usage of Ladders and Step Ladders.
Working at Height
Climbing Abseiling & Rope Access
Guidance for those who intend to use climbing abseiling & rope access techniques
Hydraulic Platforms and Cherry Pickers
Guidance on using lifting equipment in programme making
Using ladders on DIY Programmes
Using scaffolding towers on Programmes
Scaffolding and DIY programmes
Guidance on using simple working platforms
Working Overseas
International Work
For programme production, events and short term assignments outside the UK.
Foreign language services provided by the HSE
Travel Health When Working Abroad
Guide to Travel Health Services provided by Occupational Health for use by staff travelling abroad on BBC business
Working Patterns
Guidance includes work patterns, night work, self ops, fatigue and freelancers.
Working Time And Hours
Guidance includes work patterns, night work, self ops, fatigue and freelancers.
Workplace Safety
Safety guidance for access and egress, first aid, mobile phones, signs and smoking
Workstation
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Working safely with display screen equipment
World Heritage Site
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
Wreck
Requirements and guidelines for managing environmental impacts on heritage sites and features
Written Scheme Of Examination
Pressure Systems including all systems that contain steam, gas or liquids under pressure
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Young People
Working with children (15 and under) and young people (16-18)
Children Young People and Work Experience
For those involving children in programme making and for BBC Staff
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Zip Up
For anyone planning, conducting or managing staff who are working at height
Zip Up Tower
Using scaffolding towers generally
Zip-Up Towers
Using scaffolding towers on Programmes
Zoo
Recceing and / or recording at a zoo, farm or animal sanctuary
Zoonosis
Health risks from vermin and other biohazards on location
