Independents and Independent Productions

The BBC must ensure that all Independent Production Companies they commission have had their health & safety arrangements vetted; are safety competent; and provide and are provided with information in order to complete work on our behalf safely.

This guidance outlines the BBC's health & safety vetting procedures for Independents. It must be understood and followed by all those involved in the Commissioning process across the BBC In London this is the Commissioners and Business Affairs Managers, in the Nations and Regions it also includes Commissioning Editors, Executive Producers and Business Executives. Most of the actions will need to be carried out by the Business Affairs Managers or their equivalent in the Nations and Regions.

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