Everyone at the BBC is responsible for security. We all have a part to play.
The BBC takes its security responsibility very seriously.
Our overall objective is to carry out our operations in a way which provides, and maintains, a secure working environment for the protection of our employees, the people we work with, and for those who visit us.
Corporate Security are a team of dedicated security professionals who are available to provide advice to BBC staff, programme makers, and management on a range of security topics including personal, programme, event and building security.
The dedicated Corporate Security intranet pages provide guidance, and information on our processes, policies and standards for those working at or with the BBC.
Ensure that you understand the security responsibilities aligned to your role, such as a completing security risk assessment for building projects, events and productions.
We would ask that all staff familiarise themselves with the Corporate Security Top Ten, to help keep you, others and the business safe.
Above all we would ask you to trust your instincts.
Be vigilant and aware of your environment. You know what looks normal and what doesn’t.
If something doesn’t feel right report it to Security or a line manager immediately.
Security topics
Security of Productions on Location
This Security Guideline provides measures to help mitigate the security threats associated with production activities on location, including door-stepping, covert filming, working with crowds and public order issues.
Recommended links
- BBC Security[BBC Network only]
- Corporate Investigations[BBC Network only]
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Safety Advice Line: 0370 411 0464 Email: [email protected]
- A-Z of BBC Safety Guidelines
- Find my Safety Adviser (BBC Network only)
- Accident Reporting and Investigation
- BBC Health & Safety Policy
- Contractors (incl. vetted lists)
- Contributors
- Fire Safety
- Freelancers
- Independent Production Companies
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Alerts
- Safety Responsibilities
- Safety Training
- Sets & Premises Safety Guide
Events guidance - key links:
Health topics - key links:
- Access Services (BBC network only)
- Contributors Fitness to Participate
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
- Employee Assistance Programme (BBC network only)
- First Aid and Welfare on Location
- International Travel - Risks & Health
- Manual Handling
- Mental Health: Homepage
- Occupational Health Referrals & Advice (BBC network only)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing
- Pregnancy
- Psychological Trauma Support & Trauma Risk Management (TRiM)
- Tiredness and Fatigue
- Travel Health Contacts
BBC High Risk - key links:
BBC Journalism - key links:
BBC Productions - key links:
- Aerial Filming and Airfields
- Animals: Displaying and handling for performance
- Boats: Working on
- Children and Young People
- Driving
- Electrical Equipment and Systems
- First Aid and Welfare on Location
- Food Safety (Cooking and Catering)
- Remote Location Working
- Roads and Streets: Working by
- Security of Productions on Location
- Stunts
- Tiredness and Fatigue
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS aka Drones)
- Vehicles: Recording in, from and around
- Working at Height: Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- Working at Height: Tower Scaffolds
BBC Radio - key links:
- Corporate Security Home (BBC Network only)
BBC Security - key links:
BBC Sport - key links:
- Broadcast: Presentation and Linking Positions
- Broadcast Vehicles
- Buildings used for ...temporary studios (HSE)
- Electrical Equipment and Systems
- Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (DCMS)
- Managing H&S at Motorsport Events (HSE)
- Safety in Broadcasting Sports Events (HSE)
- Sports Events: Recording or Filming
- Vehicles used in Sports Coverage
About this site
This site describes what the BBC does in relation to managing its health, safety and security risks and is intended for those who work directly for the BBC.
It is not intended to provide instruction or guidance on how third parties should manage their risks. The BBC cannot be held liable for how this information is interpreted or used by third parties, nor provide any assurance that adopting it would provide any measure of legal compliance. More information
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