Safe Working at Height Training for Film and TV Production

Working at height is a common but high-risk part of many film and television productions. Whether you’re setting up lighting rigs, filming with drones, operating on scaffolding, or capturing dramatic scenes on cliff edges or tall structures, safety must always come first.

At Location Safety Ltd, we provide expert-led Safe Working at Height training and supervision, helping production teams understand, manage, and mitigate the risks of working at height. Our services ensure full compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and are tailored to meet the unique demands of each location and shoot.

What We Offer

✅ Comprehensive Height Safety Training

Our training equips your crew with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to:

  • Identify and assess fall hazards
  • Correctly use fall protection systems, including harnesses and lanyards
  • Understand the principles of fall prevention, fall arrest, work restraint, and work positioning
  • Follow safe systems of work, including rescue planning and emergency procedures

We use plain language wherever possible, while also covering the technical concepts needed for safe and legal operation at height.

Experienced Personnel & On-Location Supervision

We supply qualified and experienced safety professionals to supervise and support your team on location. Our team includes:

  • IRATA-certified Rope Access Technicians
  • Mountaineering and Climbing Instructors
  • Experts with operational experience in Mountain Rescue and other Emergency Service Teams

This ensures a calm, knowledgeable, and adaptable approach to any high-risk or dynamic filming environment.

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Contact us

07831606857 or 07789913918

info@location-safety.com

Film, TV and Media Safety Specialists
Keeping you safe whilst filming.
Risk Assessments, Safety Advisors, Working at Height, Rope Access, Steep Ground Working, Mountain Safety and Rescue, Water Safety and Rescue and Safety Boats.