Risk Assessment Training for Film and TV Production
Understanding how to conduct a robust risk assessment is essential to maintaining health and safety standards on set. At Location Safety, we deliver comprehensive Risk Assessment Training designed specifically for professionals working in film, television, and other creative industries.
Our training equips crew members, heads of department, supervisors, and safety representatives with the practical knowledge and technical skills necessary to identify hazards, evaluate associated risks, and implement effective control measures. This not only ensures compliance with UK Health and Safety Legislation, but also helps foster a proactive safety culture on set—protecting people, property, and production schedules.
Why Risk Assessment Training Matters
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers have a legal duty to assess risks to the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. Where five or more individuals are employed, these assessments must be formally documented.
Risk assessment is not just a legal requirement—it is the foundation of any effective health and safety management system. Properly conducted assessments help prevent accidents, reduce liability, and support continuity in high-pressure filming environments.
Who Should Attend This Course?
This one-day training programme is ideal for:
- Heads of department
- Location managers
- Production managers
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Safety officers and representatives
- Freelance crew with safety responsibilities
Whether you’re new to safety management or looking to refresh your existing knowledge, this course provides the tools and confidence to carry out competent, legally compliant risk assessments.
Course Overview
The Risk Assessment Training course covers the following key areas:
- The Importance of Effective Risk Assessment
Understand the critical role of risk management in the success and safety of your production. - Overview of Relevant Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Learn how the law applies to the screen industries and your specific role.
- Types of Risk Assessment
Explore common assessment models used in location-based and studio environments. - Risk Assessment Terminology
Get to grips with essential language and concepts including hazards, risks, likelihood, severity, and control measures. - HSE’s 5 Steps to Risk Assessment
Follow the Health and Safety Executive’s structured approach:- Identify the hazards
- Decide who might be harmed and how
- Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
- Record your findings and implement them
- Review and update the assessment as necessary
- Hazard Identification Techniques
Learn how to recognise physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards specific to production settings. - Risk Control Strategies
Understand how to apply a hierarchy of control and develop Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) tailored to your set or location.
Benefits of Attending
✅ Enhanced safety knowledge for high-risk and dynamic filming environments
✅ Improved compliance with UK health and safety regulations
✅ Practical skills that are immediately applicable on set
✅ Supports the development of a strong safety culture within your crew
✅ Formal training for those responsible for statutory documentation and risk evaluation
Get Certified in Risk Assessment
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of attendance, demonstrating their understanding of risk assessment principles and commitment to best safety practices.
Enquire or Book Today
Invest in the safety of your team and the success of your production.
Contact Location Safety to learn more about upcoming course dates, in-house training options, or bespoke safety packages.
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07831606857 or 07789913918
info@location-safety.com