Freelancers

The BBC relies a great deal on freelances in programme making. This topic gives advice to Managers, including Producers, on health and safety issues to address in selecting and managing freelances. The health and safety essentials are:

The safety issues are important because the freelances may be unfamiliar with the BBC's health and safety arrangements and requirements. Freelances may also be in charge of work activities, working alongside, or even in control of, our staff, so it is vital that they are competent.